The Congregation of Reform Judaism’s youth groups' provide our youth with opportunities to engage in diverse social Jewish experiences.
All CRJ Member children are automatically enrolled in youth group! Click below to see a listing of events for your child.
Community Members can join youth group for a one-time $30 fee.
Questions? Contact CRJ Director of Programming & Member Engagement, Bari Sigal: bsigal@crjorlando.org or 407-645-0444
Hebrew for friends, Chaverim is our youth group for 3rd and 4th graders. Chaverim members will engage in innovative programming connecting Judaism, sports, art, and science! Chaverim events are held on and off-site sporadically throughout the year! All youth groups are organized and staffed by CRJ Youth Director along with staff of youth advisors. Join us for a super fun year!
Welcome to Jr. GORFTY! 7th and 8th graders are in for a super awesome experience! What is a “GORFTY”? GORFTY stands for Greater Orlando Reform Federation Temple Youth. That is what it stands for, but what does it REALLY stand for? It’s a group, it’s a place, it’s an experience. It brings together Jewish 7th and 8th graders for innovative, diverse and FUN programs.
Jr. GORFTY’s wide range of programs and events gives everyone an opportunity to participate on the days that work for them! All youth groups are organized and staffed by CRJ Youth Director. Jr. GORFTY is a great opportunity for meeting new friends and connecting on a whole other level with old friends. Your Jewish Journey does not end at Bar/Bat Mitzvah, it is only the beginning! We hope you will come see what Jr. GORFTY is all about! You will not regret it.
WHAT IS A GORFTY?! GORFTY stands for Greater Orlando Federation Temple Youth, but for the Jewish teens in our community, it’s a whole lot more! Imagine a place you feel totally comfortable, wanted, accepted. A place that offers really cool programs connecting fun, social action, leadership, community, and Judaism. It’s hard to imagine a place like this that could possibly exist! Give GORFTY a try and you will be mind blown!
GORFTY’s wide range of programs and events gives everyone an opportunity to participate on the days that work for them! GORFTY meets as a part of YALA! on Monday nights and sporadically throughout the month. Programs include Shabbaton Overnights, Broomball Showdown, Board Games Brought to Life and MUCH MORE! GORFTY is a teen-led youth program overseen by and staffed by CRJ Youth Director. GORFTY is a great opportunity for meeting new friends and connecting on a whole other level with old friends!
As a Temple affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism, GORFTY is affiliated with NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth). As members of NFTY, we attend three-weekend kallot each year. Come and see what GORFTY is all about!
