Shomar Shabbos BSA Troop 226 chartered to the Teaneck Jewish Center shares this mission from our unique Jewish perspective. Our goals are to use the method of the BSA to help teach our young men life skills. This is done with the patrol method. With a patrol a group of young men can achieve there goal. Whether that be building a tower out of bamboo and rope, leading a hike by map and compass or preparing a meal for a large group. Each patrol has a leader and as assistant. This alone with the other scouts of the patrol form the basic unit of scouting. This is all over seen by the Scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster and the senior patrol leader.

This is just the beginning. Each scout follows the scout Handbook which outlines in detail the skills needed fro each level of rank. He starts off as a scout learning the Law, Motto, Oath and some basic skills.Them he advances through the lower ranks: tenderfoot, second and first class. These involve learning many new skills, including first aid, knots, map and compass, outdoor camping and hiking. There is even a jewish award that can be earned called the Ner Tamid badge. Them as the scout gets older and has serviced in various troop positions he starts and the upper rank levels: Star, Life and finally Eagle. These ranks involve more self direction of the scout as there are Merit Badges to be earned. Some such as Citizenship, first aid, and personal management are required. And then there are many merit badges that give your sons the ability to be exposed and learn new skills: Communications, architecture, law, collecting canoeing, and art and 100 more! Merit Badge link: www.meritbadge.org .

FAQ's:
What will my son learn in Boy Scouts?
Life skills, including getting along with other, team work, leadership, responsibility and self reliance.

Why Troop 226?
We are a shomar Shabbos, kosher troop. We are centrally located in Teaneck at the TJC.
 
How much does it cost?
$90 per year, which includes: national & council dues, yearly subscription to Boys Life BSA, rank and merit badge patches. The additional fund required are of overnight trips and food and certain day events.  We are very proud that our events are very affordable.  All leaders serve on a volunteer bassis.

How often are the meetings?
We meet on Monday evening from 7:30 to 9pm at the TJC and day events are on Sundays and Vacations.

Who are the leaders?
Daniel Chazin is our scoutmaster, for over 25 years. He lives in Teaneck and is active in our community. Danny is also an accomplished outdoorsman.
Arvin Levine is our assistant scoutmaster, his sons were in the troop and he lives in Teaneck.
Hal Dorfman is the Troop Committee Chair. His son is in the troop and is an active outdoorsman and sailor.
 
How often are the trips?
Once a month. Some are multi day.