Security Protocols are in place for all services, SJS sessions, events and programs.

SJS is on Spring Break

Celebrating Our Am Yisrael Teens’ Impact and Leadership

JUF’s 18 Under 18 program has been an incredible source of pride for our congregation. This year, Jamie Loewenthal and Nate Szmuilowicz joined the ranks of previous Am Yisrael honorees. 

Every single year, we have had one or two teens recognized. The not‑so‑secret sauce behind much of our success in the School of Jewish Studies (SJS) and AMUSY programs is the leadership of our teens. Our honorees and their parents know who they are, and while we could likely recreate the full list, out of an abundance of caution not to leave anyone out from a program spanning more than a decade, we’ll simply say this: watching our dedicated teens receive well‑deserved recognition has been incredibly meaningful.

There have also been teens who went on to do remarkable things without receiving this particular honor, and their impact has been no less significant. The projects created through 18 Under 18 have been inspiring, and I look forward to sharing many of them with you over time along with updates on what our past recipients and SJS alumni are doing today. The nachas experienced from this event is truly off the charts, and for good reason.

Jamie and Nate will be recognized at the Teen Community Celebration on April 26 at Sarabande. If you would like to share in this moment of Am Yisrael pride, you can find the registration directly below.

Names & Bios of 2026 Honorees

Teen Community Celebration

SJS is on Spring Break

SJS is on Spring Break – No classes on March 29 and April 1 (1st Seder), and April 8 (7th Day of Pesach)

SJS will be in session on Sunday, April 5th for a special session via Zoom from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

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Zoom Login for Sunday, April 5 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

See email from Mr. Sherman or contact him via email or text

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Tefillah (Prayer) Practice

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SJS, Family & Youth Calendar 2025-2026 (rev 3-20-26) 

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Sharing Simchas and Supporting One Another

We in the Am Yisrael family are united in joy as well as sorrow.  Please let us know if you wish to share a simcha (such as a birth, wedding, or other joyous occasion) or if you would like the community to be mindful of a family experiencing a challenging time (such as an illness or loss).  We are here to support one another.

Am Yisrael Chai!  Thank you for your partnership!

!עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי

Shabbat Shalom!

!שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם