An emblem signifies the hard work a Scout goes through to learn about his or her religion and its customs. The National Jewish Committee on Scouting has developed a program of religious emblems as a unified, graduated program that teaches Judaism in age-appropriate increments. The emblems are available to be earned by Jewish Scouts only.
Aryeh Religious Emblem
Maccabee Religious Emblem
Aleph Religious Emblem
Cub Scout Religious Emblems
Aryeh Religious Emblem
For Jewish Lions and Tiger Cubs, kindergarten – grade 1
The Aryeh emblem is the initial Jewish emblem to be earned by Jewish Lions and Jewish Tiger Cubs. This religious emblem helps Scouts embrace
Jewish life and practice.
When May I Start Working on It?
Immediately. All requirements must be completed prior to completing the first grade.
How Do I Start Working on It?
Follow these simple steps:
- Have your parent or adult partner serve as your counselor.
- Download the activities/requirements and keep a neat record of your work in a notebook.
- As each activity/requirement is completed, discuss what you have done with your parent or adult partner.
- When you have finished all the activities/requirements, have your parent or adult partner fill out the form and download the application form. Then send along with payment as indicated on the form. The notebook is for you to keep and use.
- Your emblem presentation will take place at a synagogue service, pack meeting, or another appropriate and timely event.
Maccabee Religious Emblem
For Jewish Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades 1–3
The Maccabee emblem helps Jewish Tiger Cub or Cub Scouts learn more about Judaism and sets the pathway toward earning further emblems.
When May I Start Working on It?
Immediately. All requirements must be completed prior to completing the third grade.
How Do I Start Working on It?
Follow these simple steps:
- Along with your parent or adult partner, ask your rabbi or religious school teacher to serve as your counselor.
- Download the activities/requirements and keep a neat record of your work in a notebook.
- As each activity/requirement is completed, discuss what you have done with your parent or adult partner.
- When you have finished all the activities/requirements, have your parent, adult partner or counselor download the application form and sign the section titled “Certification.” Then send along with payment as indicated on the form. The notebook is for you to keep and use.
- Your emblem presentation will take place at a synagogue service, pack meeting or another appropriate and timely event.
Resource materials should be readily available either in the library of a local synagogue, Jewish school, or through online resources. You may also purchase one or two standard books on Jewish crafts, songs, or holidays online or at your local bookstore.
Virtually all of the requirements should lend themselves to fulfillment at home with the active assistance of a parent. You should complete your emblem tasks within a nine-month time frame.
Aleph Religious Emblem
For Jewish Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts, grades 3–5
The Aleph emblem helps Jewish Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts learn more about Judaism. Working on the Aleph emblem will help Scouts get to better know their rabbi or religious school teacher. One of them will be your counselor and will help you along the way.
When May I Start Working on It?
You may begin to work on the Aleph emblem as soon as you enter the third grade, at the same time you work on your Bear or Webelos badge. All requirements must be completed before you complete the 5th grade.
How Do I Start Working on It?
Follow these simple steps.
- Along with your parent or adult partner, talk to your rabbi or religious school teacher about being your counselor. If you live in a community that has no synagogue or rabbi, contact the National Jewish Committee on Scouting for assistance.
- Start working on the activities (which you may download here) and keep a neat record of your work in a notebook.
- As you finish each activity, discuss what you have done with your mom or dad or counselor.
- When you have finished all the activities, have your parent, adult partner or counselor download the application form and sign the section titled “Certification.” Then send along with payment as indicated on the form. The notebook is for you to keep and use. Also, contact your local council service center to advise the local Jewish Committee on Scouting of your achievement.
- You will receive your emblem at a Scout Sabbath service or at another important ceremony at religious school.
All religious emblems are now fulfilled through the NJCOS. For questions about purchasing other emblems for Jewish Scouts or awards for Jewish Scouters, please contact the Awards Committee.