Description:
Scout Shabbat is held yearly to coincide with the founding date of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1916. Please join us in celebrate Scouting’s 110th anniversary with Scout Shabbat Services.  The National Jewish Committee on Scouting (NJCOS) urges all Jewish Scouting youth to show pride in their faith by holding a Scout Shabbat service for their unit, district or council.

Since 2015, The San Gabriel Valley District Boy Scout Religious Committee has been coordinating a yearly San Gabriel Valley celebration. The Twelfth annual event will be hosted this year at Temple Beth Israel in Pomona for all Scouting Youth and Scouters.

All Are Welcome:   
Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Ventures, and their families and friends

When:
Friday, February 6, 2026 (6:30PM)

• Take your seats at 7:15pm
• Service 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Where: 
Temple Beth Israel | 3033 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767 | (909) 626-1277

Cost:
Attendance at this event is FREE! Your registration will be sent to c6cker@gmail.com so we can ensure enough refreshments are available. If you plan to attend virtually, kindly indicate this in your registration, and a link will be sent to you.

Additional Information:
We will not be able to sell patches this year.  If you would like to purchase one, they can be found on the National Jewish Council on Scouting website. Please see information below. 

Please direct any questions about this event to Cheryl Becker, Religious Emblems Coordinator/Committee Member for San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout District at c6ecker@gmail.com.

• Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms, sashes and any Scouting religious awards earned.
• Scout Shabbat is open to Scouts of all religions.
• Refreshments will be provided after the service; donation of sweets are appreciated.
• Scouts can obtain the event patch through the National Jewish Council on Scouting website at the link https://www.jewishscouting.org/shop/