Confirmation & Youth Programs
Our HEART Youth programs consists of 3 chambers:
Confirmation for 10th grade
USY Youth Group for 8-12th grade
Kadima Youth Groups for 3-5 grades & 6-7 grades
HEA’s youth group is a proud part of the USY movement, where we aim to foster both personal growth and a deeper connection to Judaism. Each month, we plan and promote events for our teens, often taking place on Friday nights or Sundays, centered around engaging themes and typically including a meal. Our USY events are designed to bring together the synagogue’s youth, offering opportunities to meet, socialize, and hang out in a fun and welcoming environment. We always incorporate elements of Judaism into our activities, showing that embracing our heritage can enhance the experience rather than take away from it. Through these connections, we hope to inspire and strengthen the Jewish identities of everyone involved. We’d love to welcome new members to our events and invite them to be part of this journey with us.
Check out our link tree here for upcoming events!
Kadima for 3rd - 7th grade —
Monthly activities with the following goal in mind: Fun & Friends. Kadima activities are planned for 3rd - 5th grade and 6 & 7th grade. Events are publicized in our weekly email to parents and links for registrations can be found there or on the HEA calendar on our website.
USY for 8th - 12th Grade —
Two - three monthly activities are planned by our USY Board members. USY events include monthly Shabbat dinners, tikun olam/social action options and social events like ice skating and overnights. USY events are publicized in our weekly email to parents and links for registrations can be found there or on the HEA calendar on our website.
Confirmation for 10th Grade —
Our 10th Grade Confirmation Cohort will meet under the theme of Confirmation, the Next Step in Your Jewish Journey. The 7 sessions will have a variety of topics related to Jewish Ethics, Mentorship, Comparative Religions and Comparative Jewish Denominations. Confirmation will be taught by Rabbi Shulman. We are currently planning a trip to DC for November, but as we discussed, we are open to rescheduling the trip to be in spring 2025 instead. Our Confirmation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025 with a Shabbat Dinner celebration.
Participating in HEA’s Confirmation unlocks $500 in extra scholarship funding for IST.
How To Register for Chai School:
1. Log into your account at www.HEAdenver.org
2. Double Click on My Account
3. Scroll down to My School Enrollments
4. Select: Term: 5785 Confirmation - 10th Grade
(if you do not have an account or if you are experiencing problems enrolling, please contact mallory@HEAdenver.org.)
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Youth Events for 2024-25
LearnConfirmation
Delve deep into the wisdom of Judaism, explore ancient texts that speak to current events and hot topics.
| September 15th | March 2nd |
| October 27th | April 6th |
| December 8th | April 27th |
| January 26th | May 9th |
ACTTikKun Olam
Do your part in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) through meaningful social action.
cELEBRATEUSY SHABBAT
Monthly Shabbat dinners with friends, filled with Ruach (spirit), song and fun.
CONNECTSOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Fun social gatherings, outings, and activities organized by the USY Board
Contact Us —
If you have questions about our program, please contact Chaviva Sands, Youth Program Coordinator by email at Chaviva@HEAdenver.org or Mallory Bustow, Director of Education at Mallory@HEAdenver.org.
HEA Ruach & Torah (HEArt)
3600 S Ivanhoe St, Denver, CO 80237-1196
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telephone: (303) 758-9400