Congregation Shearith Israel
  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
    • Contact Us
    • Our Congregation and History
    • Places >
      • Shul Locations
      • David A. Segal z"l Family Simcha Play Center
      • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Family Room
    • People >
      • Klei Kodesh
      • Staff
      • Lay Leadership
    • SHEARITH.LIVE
    • Communications >
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      • The Shofar
      • Our Video Page
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  • Calendar
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    • Study Guides >
      • Shabbat Morning Torah Study Guides
    • Holidays
    • Shearith at 140
    • Volunteer
    • Get in Touch
    • Groups >
      • 20s and 30s
      • College Connection
      • Pillars: Hazak Community
      • Shearith Prime
      • Social Action
    • Youth & Family Department >
      • Youth & Family Department Program and Event Descriptions
    • Music at Shearith >
      • Shabbat Musical Experiences
      • Small-Waldman-Cohen Signature Series
      • Hazzan Zhrebker Music
      • Our Shearith Choirs
      • Service From the Heart Album
    • The Ladder Project >
      • Donors to The Ladder Project
    • SISterhood >
      • Programs and Events
      • High Holy Day Booklet
      • The Gallery
      • SISterhood Board Forms
  • Pray
    • Shabbat and Minyan Times
    • Alternative Prayer Experiences
    • Shabbat Musical Experiences
    • Lifecycle >
      • Birth
      • B'nei Mitzvah >
        • Adult B'nei Mitzvah
      • Conversion
      • Wedding
      • End of Life >
        • End of Life Info
        • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Passings/Yahrzeits
    • Misheberach (Healing)
    • Torah >
      • Torah and Haftarah Readings
      • Holiday Torah and Haftarah Readings
  • Learn
    • The Weitzman Family Religious School >
      • WFRS Registration
      • WFRS Curriculum
      • Kesher (Special Needs) Program
    • B'nei Mitzvah
    • Adult Learning >
      • Class Calendar
      • Tuesdays with Torah and Rashi
      • Torah on Tap
      • Women's Torah Study
      • Introduction to Judaism
      • Thursdays with the Rabbis
  • Membership
    • Welcome
    • Types of Membership
    • Online Application
    • Membership Portal
    • Directory
  • GIVE
    • Opportunities
    • Playground Paver Project
    • Donate
  • Foundation
    • Mission and Board
    • Gifting Opportunities
    • Legacy Donors
    • Testimonials >
      • Marsha Lev
  • Donate
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Bonim, which means "builders" in Hebrew, is Shearith Israel's dynamic program dedicated to connecting our youth with synagogue life. Aimed at kindergarten through 7th graders, Bonim focuses on fostering friendships and a sense of belonging within our synagogue and community.

  • Friendship Building: Create lasting friendships through fun and engaging activities.
  • Community Comfort: Help children feel at home within our synagogue and larger community.
  • Future Builders: Empower our children as essential builders of our Jewish present and future.
  • Spiritual Growth: Programs that nurture and develop spiritual connections.
  • Educational Activities: Engaging learning experiences that enrich Jewish knowledge and identity.
  • Social Events: Fun and interactive events that bring children and families together.


Get involved with our Bonim Parent Team and be a part of a vibrant community where children grow, learn, and build a bright future together!
Contact Rachel Newman, Director of Youth & Family Programming and Major Events for more information!

  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
    • Contact Us
    • Our Congregation and History
    • Places >
      • Shul Locations
      • David A. Segal z"l Family Simcha Play Center
      • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Family Room
    • People >
      • Klei Kodesh
      • Staff
      • Lay Leadership
    • SHEARITH.LIVE
    • Communications >
      • Shearith People
      • The Shofar
      • Our Video Page
      • Shearith Social Media
      • Sign up for our emails!
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Study Guides >
      • Shabbat Morning Torah Study Guides
    • Holidays
    • Shearith at 140
    • Volunteer
    • Get in Touch
    • Groups >
      • 20s and 30s
      • College Connection
      • Pillars: Hazak Community
      • Shearith Prime
      • Social Action
    • Youth & Family Department >
      • Youth & Family Department Program and Event Descriptions
    • Music at Shearith >
      • Shabbat Musical Experiences
      • Small-Waldman-Cohen Signature Series
      • Hazzan Zhrebker Music
      • Our Shearith Choirs
      • Service From the Heart Album
    • The Ladder Project >
      • Donors to The Ladder Project
    • SISterhood >
      • Programs and Events
      • High Holy Day Booklet
      • The Gallery
      • SISterhood Board Forms
  • Pray
    • Shabbat and Minyan Times
    • Alternative Prayer Experiences
    • Shabbat Musical Experiences
    • Lifecycle >
      • Birth
      • B'nei Mitzvah >
        • Adult B'nei Mitzvah
      • Conversion
      • Wedding
      • End of Life >
        • End of Life Info
        • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Passings/Yahrzeits
    • Misheberach (Healing)
    • Torah >
      • Torah and Haftarah Readings
      • Holiday Torah and Haftarah Readings
  • Learn
    • The Weitzman Family Religious School >
      • WFRS Registration
      • WFRS Curriculum
      • Kesher (Special Needs) Program
    • B'nei Mitzvah
    • Adult Learning >
      • Class Calendar
      • Tuesdays with Torah and Rashi
      • Torah on Tap
      • Women's Torah Study
      • Introduction to Judaism
      • Thursdays with the Rabbis
  • Membership
    • Welcome
    • Types of Membership
    • Online Application
    • Membership Portal
    • Directory
  • GIVE
    • Opportunities
    • Playground Paver Project
    • Donate
  • Foundation
    • Mission and Board
    • Gifting Opportunities
    • Legacy Donors
    • Testimonials >
      • Marsha Lev
  • Donate