Youth Programming & Education

Curiosity. Belonging. Identity.

Youth Programming & Education funds help support the many opportunities we create for children and teens to learn, grow, and thrive Jewishly at every stage.

These funds sustain meaningful programming, strengthen connection to Jewish life, and ensure that every child, regardless of financial circumstance, can fully participate through both need-based and need-blind scholarship support.

Youth Programming

Alumni Association

This fund supports programs that keep our college-aged members engaged and connected to CBI while they are away at school. Your gift helps us maintain meaningful touchpoints, community care, and Jewish connection during this important stage of young adulthood.

Youth Engagement

This fund benefits the programs, events, and experiences offered through CBI’s Jewish Youth Groups, helping children and teens build friendships, strengthen Jewish identity, and stay actively involved in synagogue life.

NCECE Education

This fund supports high-quality preschool and early childhood educational programming at CBI’s Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education. Your generosity helps nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love of Jewish learning during the most formative years of a child’s life.

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Lily Mintz B'nai Mitzvah Fund

This fund was established by Lily as her Bat Mitzvah Mitzvah Project, where she generously donated 100% of her gifts to create it. Donations to this fund provide financial assistance to families at Congregation B’nai Israel who are unable to afford the B’nai Mitzvah fee, ensuring every child can celebrate this sacred milestone regardless of financial circumstance.

Michael Linder/Jason Beame Memorial Fund

This fund provides scholarships to Religious School students who exemplify the moral character, leadership, and values most admired in Jason Beame. Awards may be used toward SLJ tuition, Israel and other travel experiences, NFTY programs, and additional SLJ opportunities.

Pollock Youth Scholarship

These funds are utilized to provide scholarships for our youth to travel to Israel, attend Jewish camps, attend SLJ and NFTY retreats and SLJ school trips.

SLJ Tuition Scholarship

These funds provide financial assistance that enables children to attend the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism.

Sari Neimark Scholarship

Provides financial assistance that enables families to continue their child’s Early Childhood education at CBI’s Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education.

Professional Development

SLJ Teacher Education Fund

Supports ongoing professional learning and enrichment opportunities for our teachers, helping them grow in knowledge and elevate the educational experience for our students.