Get ready to rock at USY’s Mid-Atlantic Convention in West Orange, NJ! This year, we’re turning up the volume with a Rock and Roll theme that’s sure to make you feel like a star. Join Jewish teens from across the region for a weekend of epic jam sessions, high-energy programming, a spirited Shabbat experience, and nonstop fun. Whether you’re here to belt out your favorite tunes, connect with your USY crew, or make new friends, this convention will have you dancing to the beat of unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the Mid-Atlantic’s loudest and most exciting USY event of the year—register now and let’s rock! 🎸✨

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing – 

Early Bird Registration  – $414 – through Feb 3rd

Regular Registration – $454 – Feb 4th – March 2nd 

Full Price Registration – $530 – Through March 2nd

Cancelation Policy – 

USY Payment and Cancelation Policy:

Through February 20th– Full Refund

Between February 21st through March 2nd –  $75 cancellation fee

After March 2nd – No refunds (unless you have bought purchase protection and are cancelling because of illness. Please see more info below)

Optional Third Party Illness Protection

You can buy a third party purchase protection when checking out that will cover medical issues. Please see FAQ’s here.

FLIGHT INFORMATION: For anyone flying into Newark International Airport (EWR) for the  Mid Atlantic Convention 2025. Please make sure that you arrive before 12:30pm on Friday March 21st and depart after 3:00pm on Sunday, March 23rd. We will provide transportation from the airport to convention and back.

If you are in need of scholarship assistance to help cover the cost of a flight, please put that information into the scholarship request form. Please note that all flight reimbursements will be handled like traditional scholarships and only given out based on attendance at the convention. Please make sure that you have your flight secured by 1 month before the event. If you have any questions, please be in touch directly with our Director of Business Operations, Avram Pachter, at [email protected]
 
If you can’t find a time within our travel windows please be in touch directly to our Director of Business Operations, Avram Pachter at [email protected] to discuss travel.

LOCAL DROP OFF/PICK UP: For anyone being dropped off and picked up West Orange, NJ please drop off between 2:30 and 3:00PM on Friday and pick up at 11:30am on Sunday from West Orange, NJ

Email will be sent out the week before convention with exact location.

BUS INFORMATION: USY will be providing local transportation from Boston, Connecticut and Long Island. More information on the local bus pick-up and drop off will be shared as it gets closer to convention.

All Jewish teens in 8th – 12th grade are welcome to attend. 

Scholarships for the event are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible. To be considered, all scholarship requests must be submitted at least three weeks before the convention. Applications submitted after this deadline, including those during the regular pricing period, will be reviewed, but funds may be limited.Before submitting your scholarship request, please contact your synagogue, rabbi, or youth professional to explore additional assistance options. This preparation can help make your application process smoother.Important Reminders:

  • Your scholarship application will only be considered complete once the deposit for the convention is paid and all required forms are submitted.
  • Flight reimbursement requests must be submitted at least one month before the convention, along with your flight details.

If you have any questions or need guidance with the scholarship process, please contact Avram Pachter, Director of Business Operations, at [email protected].Apply early to ensure your request is reviewed and to make the most of available funds!