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The Minimalist’s Guide to Shabbat Camping
For Shabbat-observant scouts, NJCOS has prepared a booklet for download that can be used to help troops maintain their observance over the course of a weekend. While it does not cover every contingency for observant Shabbat camping, it does cover most of the areas of concern and offers suggestions on how to enjoy a meaningful […]
Press Release from Religious Action Center
We applaud the Boy Scouts of America for taking this important step towards full equality for all of their members. As Reform Jews, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and that the Divine spark is present in each of us, thus we are all equally deserving of dignity and […]
Religious Action Committee of the URJ
The BSA’s new leadership standards for adults is a positive step reflecting the fact that leadership ability is never determined by sexual orientation. It assures that gay youth in the scouting movement will see themselves reflected in positive adult role models. — Religious Action Committee of the Union for Reform Judaism
Jewish War Veterans
Jewish War Veterans believes in supporting our country’s youth, especially the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Scouting helps build character and confidence, and teaches responsibility to our young people so that they can grow up to become better citizens. — Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America
Torah Flora Hike
Jewish environmental education is a natural extension of any scout, religious school, youth group or adult outdoor activity. Many basic concepts of ecology can be found in the T’NaCh and other Jewish religious writings. The use of Jewish texts and stories adds a new dimension to the generic hike. This document was created by Rabbi […]