The National Jewish Girl Scout Committee is a non-profit
organization which works in cooperation with
Girl Scouts of the USA.
Its functions are:
The Jewish Awards for Girl Scouts are:
Lehavah Award for Girl Scouts in Grades 2 and 3
Lehavah means flame. While working toward the Lehavah Award, the Girl Scout will learn about herself, her family and her religion. She will be asked to have others help her and to help others too.
Bat Or Award for Girl Scouts in Grades 4 - 6
Bat Or means daughter of light. A Girl Scout will learn about Jewish holidays and festivals, the Torah, the synagogue, Israel and how history and heritage relate to Girl Scouting.
Menorah Award for Girl Scouts in Grades 7-9
The Menorah Award pin shows a seven-branched candelabrum (menorah) superimposed on a Star of David. A Girl Scout will complete meaningful activities which increase her knowledge and experience within the context of Jewish living. The topics of interest are: Ethics, Heritage, the Calendar, Israel, the Arts and Women.
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Or Emunah Award for Girl Scouts in Grades 10-12
The Hebrew phrase "Or Emunah" means Light of Faith. This program
is value centered. The activities are meaningful and will increase knowledge
and experience within the context of Jewish living. Learning sheds light
on one's heritage and brings understanding to one's life. When she has
completed this award, the Jewish Senior Girl Scout will have developed a
deeper understanding and greater appreciation of Judaism.
You can order the handbooks for the Lehavah, Bat Or, Menorah, and
Or Emunah Awards, at $3 for each book by filling out and printing our
convenient order form.
Or you can contact your local Council Office to find out about your local Jewish Girl Scout Committee.
Additionally, the National Jewish Girl Scout committee accepts nominations for the Ora Award.
This award is a recognition presented to adults who have given outstanding service to Jewish girls in Girl Scouting or
who have extended Girl Scouting in the Jewish Community. Contact
NJGSC for more information and a nomination packet.
Also available is our Girl Scout Shabbat patch . Typically this is presented to a girl who has participated in a Girl Scout Shabbat Service or who has worn her uniform to services during Girl Scout week. It is two inches at its highest point and the base is three inches wide and two background options. You can order it using our patches order form
In addition to the Religious Awards, NJGSC has other resources available to Girl Scout leaders.
Also available from this webite, in pdf format, our 10 year Calendar of Jewish Holidays and Festivals, our Guidelines for Camping with Observant Girl Scouts, and our piece on Blessings, Graces, and Prayers.
If you still want to know more, try our Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
page.
You can also contact NJGSC
directly with short questions.
The National Jewish Girl Scout Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Violet Zall Hordes Foundation.
This page is maintained by Esther
A. Heller ). She welcomes
feedback
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Last updated February 19, 2009.