The Youth Community at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is known as "BEANS" -- Beth El At North Suburban Synagogue.

We run three youth groups for children in grades 3-12, as well as a College Connection program. Our goals are to help educate kids about Judaism and themselves in an informal environment and help them grow as Jewish individuals and foster lasting Jewish friendships.

Shalom Club is our youth group for kids in grades 3-5. We meet twice a month, once on a Saturday after services for an informal lunch and games including ga-ga! We also typically meet on a Tuesday night after Hebrew school for programs in the Horwitz-Hoffman Youth Lounge.

Kadima is our youth group for kids in grades 6-8. In addition to our local chapter, Kadima is an international organization affiliated with our region, CHUSY, and the youth programs of the Conservative movement. We have programs anywhere from 2-5 times a month, on Shabbat, weekend and weekdays before Hebrew school, both in and out of the building. Programs are planned by a board of Kadimaniks with the help of our Kadima advisor.
 
USY is our youth group for kids in grades 9-12. In addition to our local chapter, USY in an international organization affiliated with our region, CHUSY, and the youth programs of the Conservative movement. Programs are planned by a board of USYers with the help of our USY advisor.  

College Connection, the group for college-age students and graduate students, is a program designed to keep our college students connected to their Jewish community here in Highland Park. The program is endowed by the Beth El Sisterhood.