Programming
BJUSY programs are planned by teens, for teens. Our calendar starts in September with the Senior Sponsored BBQ and concludes in late May/Early June with our Final Banquet. Check out all the awesome teen-led programs we have below!
Regular Programming
Weekly Lounge Night – Tuesday 7pm
Every week our teens gather in the youth lounge for fun activity and hangout session. Previous lounge night themes have included: mug painting, game night, jewelry making, movie night, and more.
First Friday Kab Shab – First Friday of every month 6pm
On the first Friday of every month our teens join the Beth Jacob community in welcoming Shabbat. We meet at Beth Jacob for Kabbalat Shabbat services before adjourning to a host home for a delicious potluck shabbat meal.
Specialty Programming
Pizza-in-the-Hut (September/October)
Each year BJUSY helps build the Beth Jacob congregational sukkah. We love getting our hands dirty to support our community! And of course, reward pizza never tasted so good!
Mystery Bus Ride Sleepover (November)
Join BJUSY on one of the most mysterious, exciting, adventurous bus ride! Mystery bus ride takes our teens to interactive and engaging activities throughout the Twin Cities area. Previous stops include: escape rooms, rollerskating, laser tag, Insomnia cookies, Whirlyball, and more!
SA/TO Sunday Sleepover (January)
Each year, BJUSY chooses a cause that aligns with their values. We learn about the barriers and injustices in our community before going out to make a tangible difference in our community. Past years have included: making care bags for the homeless, repairing and sorting books for Literacy Minnesota, and more!
BJUSY Pancake Breakfast Sleepover (February)
Our teens take an active part in fundraising to keep our amazing programs available to all who want to come. Pancake Breakfast has our teens cooking their world-famous all-you-can-eat pancakes for the entire Mendota Heights community. It’s one of our most delicious events of the year!
Purim Carnival Sleepover (March)
BJUSY presents the Beth Jacob Purim Carnival! Each year our teens put together a carnival for the Twin Cities community that includes games, inflatables, prizes, and food. We set up and sleepover the night before, and come Sunday morning we have a great time helping our community engage in the topsy-turvy mitzvot of Purim.
Chapter Membership Training Weekend (May)
Chapter Membership Training (CMT) is our yearly chapter retreat to celebrate the amazing year of programming and leadership for our teens. Highly regarded as the best weekend of the year, CMT is a phone-free weekend in nature including bonfires, chapter elections, and senior recognitions.