The Western Region encompasses Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii.
We encourage all registered Scouts to work on and earn their Jewish religious emblems for Cub Scouts or for Scouts BSA, Venturers or Explorers. The religious emblems program is interesting and will give the Scouts a sense of accomplishment as they learn about themselves, their community, and our faith.
Please contact Western Region Chairman Rich Lieber using the form below if you have an inquiry regarding Jewish Scouting in your area, or if you would like to help to form units if none exist in your council. Forming a Jewish Venturing Crew is a great way to keep post-Bar and Bat Mitzvah young adults (ages 14 to 20) involved with your synagogue while continuing to have fun together engaged in high adventure activities.
Western Region News
Meet Gabbi S., the first Orthodox Jewish girl to earn the rank of Eagle Scout
By LOUIS KEENE (Courtesy of The Forward) – Not long after the Boy Scouts of America started letting girls in, Gabbi S. felt her parents nudging her to join. Their sales pitch was hardly original: Their daughter was a junior in high school. It would look good on her college applications. “At first I was […]
Cub Scouts Volunteer at Jewish Family Service Food Pantry
Cub Scout Pack 3035 in Salt Lake City, UT (Crossroads of the West Council, Ogden, UT) jumped into action volunteering at the Jewish Family Service food pantry in Salt Lake City mid-November 2025. They assembled winter comfort kits, hygiene kits and grocery bags for their community. The Jewish Family Service staff found their enthusiasm, curiosity and kindness to be inspiring and were honored to help teach young leaders that they can make a real difference.