Youth Institute for Spirituality and Action
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2026
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Click here for descriptions of the programming for each grade level, as well as our mission and vision
We are excited to announce our 2025-2026 (5786) year of Youth Institute programming! Scroll down or click here to register!
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We are implementing a new Early Bird pricing structure for K-6th Grade. The deadline for our Early Bird rate is Friday, August 1.
Location:
Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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Ages:
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0-PreK: Malkhut & Me
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Kindergarten-1st Grade: Shtilim (Saplings)
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2nd-3rd Grade: Anafim (Branches)
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4th-6th Grade: Mekhinim (Preparers)
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7th-8th Grade: Olim (Going Up)
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9th Grade+: Teen Program
At least one adult is required to attend Shabbat morning services alongside their child's participation in the Youth Institute program from ages 0-BMitzvah.
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Tuition:
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Malkhut & Me Full Class Pass: $288 (Partners)/$352 (Not Yet Partners)
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Malkhut & Me Half Class Pass: $144 (Partners)/$176 (Not Yet Partners)
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First Child (Shtilim-Mekhinim): Early Bird $1,200; Regular $1,400
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Additional Child (Shtilim-Mekhinim): Early Bird $1000; Regular $1,200
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Olim: $1,760
Please note that we have raised tuition this year to cover the additional days/hours added to the Youth Institute schedule.
Dates:
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
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September 6 (Kickoff) & 20
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October 18
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November 1 & 15
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December 6 & 20
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January 3 & 17
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February 7
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March 7 & 21
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April 18
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May 2 & 16
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June 6
Please note that Olim students have additional dates associated with their programming, generally on Wednesdays.
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Time:
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9:30 AM - Shtilim, Anafim, Mekhinim programs begin; Morning meditation for adults (Olim invited)
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10:00 AM - Shabbat morning services for adults + Olim
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11:00 AM - Malkhut & Me Schmooze
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11:15 AM - Malkhut & Me Begins
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11:00 AM - Olim & Adult Torah Study / Torah Service
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12:00 PM - Communal Blessings
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12:15 PM - Potlucks on the 1st Saturday of the month
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Malkhut Partnership: All families with children in Kindergarten+ must become Malkhut Partners at the appropriate level in addition to the above tuition costs.
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Click here if you would like to participate in Malkhut's Youth Institute Payment Plan for children in Kindergarten+. Any registrations after August 1 must follow regular pricing, not Early Bird pricing.
Additional Dates of Note:​
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Tuesday, September 23 - Rosh Hashanah Children's Program
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Wednesday, September 24 - Tashlich in Gantry Park with Malkhut & Me
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Thursday, October 2 - Yom Kippur Children's Program
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Sunday, October 5 - Putting up the sukkahs in Jackson Heights & LIC
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Saturday, October 11 - Shabbat in the Sukkah
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Tuesday, October 14 - Simchat Torah
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Sunday, December 14 - Chanukah Celebration
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Saturday, February 21 - Shabbat Services with childcare provided
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Saturday, April 4 - Shabbat Services with childcare provided
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Thursday, May 21 - Shavuot
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Saturday, June 20 - Shabbat Services with childcare provided
We highly recommend attendance at the above programs to provide more continuity for your family. Additional fees may apply. For more special days, please check our YISA calendar.
Volunteer Responsibility
Malkhut & Me Parent Volunteer responsibilities:
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Arriving early (around 10:30 AM)
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Taking attendance (a roster will be provided to you) & marking down drop-ins
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Holding space/serving as a Malkhut ambassador (you will be provided with all the information you will need)​
Shtilim-Olim Volunteer Responsibilities: ​
Volunteering is a required component of being fully engaged with Malkhut's Youth Institute program. As part of registration, we are asking for everyone with a child in Kindergarten through BMitzvah to choose at least 3 volunteer opportunities throughout the year on Friday evenings in LIC or Saturday mornings in Jackson Heights. There are additional opportunities for holidays, let us know if you're interested. Click here to learn more about what it means to be a greeter, challah bringer, grape juice pourer, and potluck point person!