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Dates to Note:
September 8, 2010 - Eruv - Rosh Hashanah September 9 & 10, 2010 - Rosh Hashanah
September 17 - Kol Nidre September 18, 2010 - Yom Kippur
September 23 & 24, 2010 - Sukkot September 30, 2010 - Shimini Atzeret October 1, 2010 - Simchat Torah
October 10, 2010 - Western Region JCOS 1st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV More >>> December 2-9, 2010 - Hanukkah

New Units Chartered

Ellen Marks, Chair of the Western Region JCOS and Caroline Dosick, Senior District Executive of the Ventura County Council in California have announced the chartering of a new Pack sponsored by Chabad of Moorpark. Rabbi Shimi Heidingsfeld was instrumental in forming this latest Pack.
Jeff Goldsmith, Chair of the Northeast Region JCOS has announced the chartering of Troop 613 to Congregation Bais Medrash L'Torah in Passaic, New Jersey. The Troop is chartered to the Northern New Jersey Council.
The William D. Boyce knot (shown above) is presented to Scouters that have been instrumental in chartering new units.

Northeast Region JCOS 23rd Annual Conference March 14, 2010
On March 14, 2010 the Northeast Region Jewish Committee on Scouting's (NERJCoS) 23rd Annual Conference will be held at the Ner Tamid Synagogue in Baltimore. Conference topics/tracks include Cub Scouting, major events, marketing/PR, outdoors, Kosher Camping, promoting emblems, education, and a JCoS Chairs roundtable. The conference committee will be providing transportation from the Penn Station in Baltimore to the conference site. More >>>

Adult Recognition (2009 unless otherwise noted) ~ NJCOS Chair * Past NJCOS Chair ** Member NJCOS *** Advisory Committee Member NJCOS
Congratulations to those adults that have received National, Regional, and Council awards:
SILVER BUFFALO Rabbi Peter E. Hyman* Broomall, PA (2006) Jerrold Lockshin* Canton, OH (2003) Dr. Raymond V. Biondo Little Rock, Arkansas (2002) William (Bill) E. Slesnick Hanover, NH (1990) Marshall M. Sloane* Medford, MA (1988) Max I. Silber Nashua, NH (1973)
SILVER ANTELOPE Jim Grossman ** St. Louis, MO (2009) A. J. Kreimer ~ Moorestown, NJ (2008) Jane L. Grossman St. Louis, MO (2008) Caren Tamkin San Diego, CA (2007) Dr. Steven Altchuler*** Rochester, MN (2007) Jay L. Lenrow* Baltimore, MD (2006) Paul R. Kramer** Baltimore, MD (2003) Don Emmer** Granada Hills, CA (2001) Michael Goldware Riverside, CA (2001) Rabbi Peter E. Hyman* Broomall, PA (2001) Jay E. Schnapp** Boston, MA (1992) Marvin Arkans Philadelphia, PA (1988) Milton M. Fluegelman** Scarsdale, NY (1957)
DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT Jay L. Lenrow* Baltimore, MD (2008) Raphael P. Greenspan Carle Place, NY (2004) Lawrence S. Bacow Medford, MA Robert G. Kurzman White Plains, NY Sheldon Weil Garden City, NY (1989)
MORTIMER L. SCHIFF AWARD Melvin Neisner* Rochester, NY (1984) William L. Schloss* Indianapolis, IN (1984) Marshall M. Sloane* Medford, MA (1984)
SILVER BEAVER C. W. Kreimer** Dave Blaushild Greater Pittsburgh Council, PA Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman Baltimore Area Council Steve Woogmaster Old Colony Council, MA Herb Lederman Mount Diablo Silverado Council, CA Barry J. Streusand Capitol Area Council, Austin, TX Dr. Mark Alson Sequoia Council, Fresno, CA
SHOFAR AWARD Robert Altman Jonathan Shaver Northern Star Council, MN Major David Sellen Las Vegas Area Council, NV Carl Gross Monmouth Council, NJ Joy Rubin Joel Rubin Northern NJ Council, NJ Steve Katz Old Colony Council, MA William Dwyer Daniel Fein William Grant David Lewis Alan Nadel Kathleen Schaefer Cradle of Liberty Council, PA Stephanie Weinbaum Greater New York Councils, NY Nancy Goldberg Michael Matzka Knox Trail Council, MA Wendy Isaac Suffolk County Council, NY Ronna Marsh Otetiana Council, NY Ann Halpern Baltimore Area Council, MD Jeffrey Cohen National Capital Area Council, MD Jack Cohen Sharon Winkler Las Vegas Area Council, NV Bennett Ginsberg Belinda Johnson Charles Sullivan Mid-America Council, NE Iris Koeller Jozef Van Keer Capitol Area Council, TX Donna Youdelman Catalina Council, AZ Robert Manoil Burlington County Council, NJ David Richardson Theodore Roosevelt Council, NY Lewis Rowe David Shapero Lincoln Heritage Council, KY Jack Broodo Diane Dorf David Edelstein Steve Hasson Diana Milewicz Wanda Rauscher Janice Roggenkamp Sam Houston Area Council, TX Richard Brown Great Southwest Council, NM Joel Schwartz Greater St. Louis Council, MO Andrew Stone Greater Cleveland Council, OH Michael Doland Allison Friedman Max Goldberg Jean Martin Kline Yitzchok Klutch Glenn Roeder Claudio Sapir Richard Sieger Western Los Angeles County Council, CA
These awards recognize contributions that our members are making in the overall Scouting Community as well as to Jewish Scouting.
(If you or someone you know is not listed, email the webmaster: webmaster -AT- Jewishscouting -DOT- org and we'll put you on the list)

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Western Region Announces 1st Annual Conference

Ellen Marks, Chairwoman of the Western Region announces the 1st Annual Western Region NJCoS Conference to be held in Las Vegas, October 10, 2010. More>>>

2010 NJCOS Scholarship Winners Announced

Jay Schnapp, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, has announced that the NJCOS has awarded $7,000 in college scholarships to the following 2010 recipients:
Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship ($1,000/year for 4 years) - Andrew K. Deutchman, Westfield, NJ
Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship ($1,000) - Nicholas S. Straniere, Staten Island, NY
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship - First Place ($1,000) - Ethan M. Berkson, Peoria, AZ
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship - Second Place ($500) - Daniel J. Foster, Fresno, CA - David W. Friedland, Potomac, MD
More >>>
Click Here to see the 2009 Winners

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Murray L. Cole Past NJCOS Chairman

Murray L. Cole, Esquire, former Chairman of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, passed away on February 14. More >>>

BSA 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 2010 Scout Shabbat Patches Now Available
The BSA's 100th Anniversary - Limited Edition Scout Shabbat Patch is now available for purchase. The patch is fully embroidered with a button loop. The Jewish phrase "L'Dor V'Dor - From Generation to Generation" captures the unique and exciting experiences that Scouting has brought to millions of families across the United States since our Movement was founded in 1910 and the promise it holds for the next 100 years.
This year's Scout Shabbat patch celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Scouting on February 8, 2009. The NJCOS is making the patch available for $4.00 per patch including shipping. The patches are in stock and ready to ship.
Orders may be placed by emailing Keith Walton, our National Advisor: Keith.Walton@scouting.org
Checks should be made payable to "National Jewish Committee on Scouting" with "Scout Shabbat Patches" in the memo line. Mail your check and a note indicating where the patches should be sent and how many you're ordering to:
National Jewish Committee on Scouting Boy Scouts of America PO BOX 152079 - S211 Irving, TX 75015-2079.
Click here to see patches from past Scout Shabbatot.

2010 National Jamboree
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The NJCOS provided an outstanding opportunity for the nearly 1,000 Jewish Scouts and Scouters who attended the Jamboree. Pictures and stories will be available soon.

Has Your Cub Scout Earned His Religious Emblems?
Has your Cub Scout earned a Jewish religious emblem? Find out more about the Maccabee and Aleph Emblems? Click here for the Maccabee workbook or the Aleph workbook.

United Kingdom Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Oldest Jewish Scout Troop

Over 700 Jewish Scouts and leaders gathered in Leeds, England on May 22-25, 2009 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Scouting's oldest Jewish troop. The event was covered by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). View the Video
According to Andrew Marks, Chairman of the National Jewish Scout Fellowship, the UK Scout Association, "produced the incorporation documents for the troop and we can now confirm that this scout troop is the oldest Jewish Scout Troop in the world." More >>>

Western Region NJCOS Announces Appointment of Latest JCOS Chair
Ellen Marks, Chair of the Western Region Jewish Committee on Scouting, has announced the appointment of two council Jewish Committee on Scouting Chairmen.
Ryan DiBernardo, Director of Field Service and Chief Operating Officer of the San Francisco Bay Area Council has announced the appointment of Ken Katzman as the Chair of the Council's Jewish Committee on Scouting. More >>>
Phil Bevins, Scout Executive of the Las Vegas Area Council has announced the appointment of David Wolin as the Chair of the Council's Jewish Committee on Scouting. He succeeds Joel Levin who will continue to serve as Vice Chair of the committee. More >>>

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NJCOS NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE
 May 2010 Edition Click Here

Scholarships for Eagle Scouts! Did you know that the NJCOS has Scholarships available to help you pay for your education after High School?
 Learn how to apply
DEADLINE FOR FILING FEBRUARY 28, 2010

For Eagle Scouts
Make sure that the Eagle Scout in your Troop or Crew is recognized for his work!
 Application for Jewish Eagle Scout Kit

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF JEWISH SCOUTS

The NJCOS is a founding member of the International Forum of Jewish Scouts (IFJS). To visit the IFJS website click here


EARN THE BSA INTERPRETER AWARD IN HEBREW

Did you know that the BSA has an Interpreter Award for world languages and sign language? Click here for the requirements and be the first in your unit to earn the right to wear the Hebrew Interpreter strip on your uniform! Thanks to Howard Spielman for working with National Supply on the latest patch.

Tell the World About Your Events!!

The National Jewish Committee on Scouting wants to publish articles about your events. More >>>
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Visit the NJCOS Museum and Trading Post. Display your collection of Jewish Scout patches, Scouting collectibles, and pictures. Email webmaster -AT- JewishScouting -DOT- org for instructions on how to upload your collection.
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