Youth Institute for Spirituality and Action
Programming for Kindergarten through 6th Grade
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We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 (5787) year of Youth Institute programming in Jackson Heights for Kindergarten-6th Graders!
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Scroll down to read our new registration procedures!
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Click HERE to learn about our Birth-Age 5 family programming.
Click HERE to learn about our Olim B Mitzvah Program.
What Makes our Program Unique: An Intergenerational Shabbat Morning Community
From the beginning, the Malkhut community has been built around a vision for an intergenerational Shabbat Morning community. Having our youth program on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month helps us create this sacred communal space. We require at least one parent/guardian to attend our Shabbat service while their child is in their Youth Institute class. This allows you to enjoy the Shabbat morning experience as well, and gather with other families to build deep, lasting connections.
A Journey of Jewish Learning
Shtilim, Saplings (Kindergarten, First Grade, young Second Graders)
Anafim, Branches (Older second graders and Third Graders)
Mekhinim, Preparers (Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Graders)**
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Students will be separated into age-appropriate groups with a highly trained madricheh or educational guide. During their twice-monthly sessions, they will experience prayer, music, and mindfulness, while learning about Jewish holidays, Jewish values, the diversity of Jewish experience, and Jewish commitment to social justice. Mekhinim students will join part of the adult service one Saturday of the month with their madricheh.
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** Grades for the classes may shift to be sure to keep a developmentally appropriate class size at each level. In some cases students in the same grade may be in different classes based on birthday.
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5th & 6th Graders begin weekly Hebrew learning on Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30 in Jackson Heights, in addition to Shabbat Morning Youth Institute.
The Flow of our Shabbat Mornings
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month (with the exception of some months due to holidays and school breaks). Our schedule is as follows for our K-6th graders and their families:
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9:30- Youth Institute Students are dropped off in their classrooms for learning. Adults may attend meditation from 9:30-10:00 if they choose.
10:00- Shabbat morning service begins. One adult per child in classroom must be present. Children continue learning in their classrooms. For Shtilim and Anafim, this learning includes prayer and singing with our Tkiya leader. Once a month Mekhinim students come into the service at this time and sit with their parents.
11:00- On the 1st Shabbat of each month, adults do Torah study with Rabbi Goldenberg at this time. On the 3rd Shabbat of each month, we have a Torah service during this hour. If you have a younger child who you would like to bring to Malkhut & Me at this time, you can read more about that HERE.
12:00- The whole community comes together for Kiddush, Motzi, and schmoozing! The 1st Saturday of the month we have a community potluck immediately following Kiddush and Motzi.
How to Join Us!
Malkhut Partnership: All families with children in Kindergarten+ must become Malkhut Partners at the recommended level in addition to the below tuition costs. Malkhut Partners make recurring, monthly donations and help sustain our community.
From July 1st-August 1st, registration will initially be available only to returning families through a password-protected site. You'll receive the password once your partnership level has been updated (or if it is already at current recommended levels, you'll receive the email with password on July 1st) Priority registration will remain open through August 1st, after which any remaining spots will be opened to new families. Current Malkhut & Me families with children entering kindergarten in the fall are considered returning families and are eligible for priority registration.
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Please reach out to Alexa (alexa@malkhutqueens.org) for a conversation about current recommended partnership levels if they do not work for your family at this time so we can discuss.​
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K-6th grade Tuition (Shtilim, Anafim, Mekhinim)
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Register before August 15th for Early Bird prices:
Early Bird First Child ($1,250)
Early Bird Second Child ($1,050)
After August 15th:
First Child ($1,450)
Second Child ($1,250)
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Mekhinim Hebrew (5th and 6th graders)
$550 per child​​​​
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Volunteering
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! When you register, you'll be directed to our volunteer form to sign up for roles.