The Youth Department of Hebrew Institute of Riverdale provides children with a safe environment to experience educational, social, and fun-filled activities within the backdrop of a Torah atmosphere.

The program is led by Menachem Menchel, our
Youth Director, he can be contacted by phone at:
718 796-4730 ext. 119 or e-Mail, MenachemMenchel@hir.org.


Weekly Shabbat programs include Friday night ongim,
Shabbat morning youth groups, learning, and fun Saturday night events.

SHABBAT MORNING YOUTH GROUPS      Groups Begin at 9:30am on the Third Floor (unless otherwise noted)   Playroom (9:30-10:30)/Tot Shabbat (10:30-11:30) 3 Year Old Nursery 4-5 Year Old Kindergarten 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-4th Grade 5th-6th Grade Junior Congregation Kol Hayeladim: 4th grade and under (Second Floor) Kol Hanearim: 5th grade and above (Second Floor) 7th-12th Grade Teen Tefillah

Groups end at 11:30am. Please make sure to pick up your child in a timely fashion. 

Youth membership is required for all youth department activities, including youth groups. To join for the 2011-2012 season, and take advantage of our incredible array of programming, please click the following link: Youth Registration