Lehavah means flame. While working toward the Lehavah Award,
the Brownie 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 means daughter of light. The Junior Girl Scout will learn
about Jewish holidays and festivals, the Torah, the synagogue, Israel
and how history and heritage relate to Girl Scouting.
The Menorah Award pin shows a seven-branched candelabrum (menorah)
superimposed on a Star of David. The Cadette 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.
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.
Now 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.