This site is the web voice of the Jewish Committee on Scouting of Minnesota, a 501 c3 Company.

Mission Statement
It is our mission to promote Scouting within the Jewish Community; to be
the informative authority for the Council on Jewish Scouting, Jewish Holidays,
and practices; and to provide Scouting opportunities for Jewish youth.

Goals and Objectives

·      To elect from the Jewish Committee on Scouting the Diversity representative for Northern Star Council to sit on the Diversity Committee of the Council.

·      To inform and provide leadership to the Jewish community about programs of Scouting.

·      To have a positive impact throughout the Jewish Community in the Northern Star Council Area.

·      To develop and identify funding sources for the furtherance of Jewish Scouting for Kosher food; religious emblems and workbooks; and, scout scholarships.

·      To ensure that any unit sponsored by a Jewish Organization, Temple or Congregation has a representative on this committee.

Action Steps 

·      To make scouting available to all Jewish Youth.

·      To establish a Jewish sponsored Cub Scout Pack in St. Paul, a Venture crew within the Twin Cities, and maintain a full range of Scouting activities within the Jewish Community.

·      To offer Jewish Scouts headed to college, financial reward based on their Scouting Endeavors.

·      To speak to every Congregation within the Northern Star Council area.

·      To have Kosher food at every encampment.

·      To promote the achievement of the Jewish Emblems Awards program in Northern Star Council.