The National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting, Inc. is a non-profit organization which works in cooperation with Girl Scouts of the USA.
Its functions are:

• to promote the Jewish Girl Scout award programs and religious services in Girl Scout Councils
• to assist Girl Scout Councils in extending Girl Scouting in the Jewish Community
• to encourage cultural exchanges with the Israel Boy and Girl Scouts Federation.
  In this capacity, the NJCGS supports Friends of Israel Scouts - Tzofim.

The Jewish Awards for Girl Scouts are:

Liorit Award for Girl Scouts in 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 Girl Scouts in 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 Girl Scouts in 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 Girl Scouts in 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 Girl Scouts in 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.

Exciting news for Girl Scouts who have completed both their Or Emunah and Girl Scout Gold Awards. NJCGS is now offering a scholarship.
Complete information is on the application form.

We have a list of books and websites which can be helpful while working on the awards at our Reference Materials page.

Additionally, the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting accepts nominations for the Ora Award. This award is a recognition presented to adults who have given outstanding service to Jewish girls in Girl Scouting or who have extended Girl Scouting in the Jewish Community. Contact NJCGS for more information and a nomination packet.

See our convenient order form.
Or you can contact your Girl Scout Council Office to find out about your local Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting

Items produced by the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting

Available by Mail

• Handbooks for the Liorit, Lehavah, Bat Or, Menorah, and Or Emunah Awards, $5 per book
• Resources for working with girls or committees
• Shabbat Patches (2" at height, 3")

Order Forms for Mail Items

• Handbooks and other Materials
• Shabbat Patches (two inches at highest point, three inch wide base)

Available via Download

• 10 year Calendar of Jewish Holidays and Festivals
• Guidelines for Camping with Observant Girl Scouts
• Blessings, Graces, and Prayers.
• NJCGS Scholarship Application Form.

If you still want to know more, try our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
You may also contact NJCGS directly with short questions.

This page is maintained by Esther A. Heller . She welcomes feedback .
Last updated October 31, 2024.