Jewish Awards
Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which include many principles and values that are common across religions. Because we understand that religious instruction is at the center of many families and communities, we invite Girl Scouts to take spiritual journeys via their faith’s religious recognitions. Girl Scouts is welcoming and inclusive to members of all faiths.
For more information, visit GSHNJ Girl Scouts and Faith, Celebrating Spirituality
Jewish Girl Scouts 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. Prices for workbooks and pins will be published and an order form will be made available. Awards are given at the Girl Scouts of Cranford Shabbat, scheduled for the Saturday of Girl Scout Week in March.
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.