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Jewish Scouting Awards and Emblems

Scouting America (BSA)

The National Jewish Committee on Scouting administers Jewish religious emblems for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts as well as for Adult Scouters at the unit, council and national level.  The currently available Jewish emblems are:

  • Aryeh Award for Lions & Tigers (Grades K - 1)
    The Aryeh emblem is the initial Jewish emblem to be earned by Jewish Lions and Jewish Tiger Cubs. This religious emblem helps Scouts embrace Jewish life and practice. 
  • Maccabee Award for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears (Grades 1 - 3)
    The Maccabee emblem helps Jewish Tiger Cub or Cub Scouts learn more about Judaism and sets the pathway toward earning further emblems.
  • Aleph Award for Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light (Grades 3 - 5)
    The Aleph emblem helps Jewish Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts learn more about Judaism. Working on the Aleph emblem will help scouts get to better know their rabbi or religious school teacher.
  • Ner Tamid for Scouts and Venturers in grades 6-9
    The Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) program will help scouts grow spiritually. It will aid them to practice duty to God, to be reverent, and to be faithful in your religious duties.
  • Etz Chaim for Scouts and Venturers in grades 9-12
    This emblem encourages young adults to explore adult Jewish roles in the context of family, community, and Jewish people. 
  • Shofar Award for Adult Scouters
    The National Jewish Committee on Scouting established the Shofar Award to recognize outstanding service by adults in the promotion of Scouting among Jewish youth. 

For each of these awards, the scout must work with a counselor on completing their requirements.  Aleph, Ner Tamid and Etz Chaim require the counselor be a Rabbi, Cantor, Teacher or Professional in the Jewish community. If your family does not have a relationship with a Jewish professional that can serve as a counselor, contact DJCOS for help.

The requirements and application for each of the above awards is available online through the National Jewish Committee on Scouting through the links in the list above. Completed applications must be signed by both thier counselor and their scouting unit leader prior to submission to NJCoS.

For the most up to date information and requirements about all Jewish Religious Emblems for Scouting America, visit: https://www.jewishscouting.org/

Jewish Eagle Scout Recognition

The National Jewish Committee on Scouting offers recognition certificates for presentation at Eagle Scout Courts of Honor. Jewish invocation and benediction scripts for courts of honor are also available. For more information about and to request an Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate from NJCoS, visit: https://www.jewishscouting.org/eagle-scouts/

Girl Scouts of the USA

Jewish Girl Scouts in grades K-12 are invited to earn Jewish religious awards. For each award, girls receive a workbook that they complete at home with a parent. Awards are given at Troop ceremonies, a Bat Mitzvah or at Scout Shabbat Celebrations.

There are five awards based on grade level.

  • Liorit Award for Daisy Girl Scouts (Kindergarten - Grade 1)
    Liorit means My Light. While working toward the Liorit Award, the Girl Scout Daisy will add to her knowledge of her religion, culture and heritage.

  • Lehavah Award for Brownie Girl Scouts (Grades 2 - 3)
    Lehavah means flame. While working toward the Lehavah Award, the Girl Scout Brownie 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 Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts (Grades 4 - 6)
    Bat Or means daughter of light. The 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 Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts (Grades 7 - 9)
    The Menorah Award pin shows a seven-branched candelabrum (menorah) superimposed on a Star of David. The 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.

  • Or Emunah Award for Ambassador Girl Scouts (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 Girl Scout will have developed a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of Judaism.

  • Additionally, the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting 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. 

Girl Scout Jewish Award requirements are not available online and must be ordered directly from NJCGS. For more information on Girl Scout Jewish Awards and how to earn them, visit: https://njcgs.org/

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