• Keren: pediatric occupational therapist, treats children with severe medical complexities

• Avi: Director of Waxman High School, develops Jewish literacy, values-based character, personal identity, and spiritual discovery in teens

• USY Alumni & METNY Young Leadership Award Recipients

Notes from Keren and Avi:

Keren: USY provided me with the truest friends who helped me navigate the difficult times of high school and who are still my truest and closest friends today. It showed me how important holding true to your values is, fighting for what you believe in, and being the best person you can be.

Avi: USY was the support system that gave me family across the world. Having a place that introduced me to supportive non-parental adults let me understand that there is a whole world out there of people who want to help you on your journey of growth.