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Editors’ Note: When it comes to USY leadership, one of the most commonly thrown around questions is “What position are you?” Frankly, that is not really a good question. Just because a USYer has a position does not mean that they aren’t passionate about other denominations of leadership or programming. HaNegev’s Morgan Isbitts shares with Continue Reading »
Editor’s Note: Since the destruction of the Second Temple 2,000 years ago, our people, the Jewish people, have been spread out in Diaspora all over the planet. Over time, the Jews of the Diaspora developed different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Now, while we have returned to our homeland, those cultures and traditions live Continue Reading »
Editor’s Note: It is now September, which means that summer is over and school is back in session 🙁 But, with the new programming year upon us, we now have less than 4 months until #ICSoCal!!! Early bird registration has been EXTENDED to October 4th, so there is no better time to sign up than Continue Reading »
#MYUSYSUMMER HIGHLIGHTS Shalom USY, I hope everyone is easing back into school peacefully. Summer ‘19 was one for the books! This year, USYers who participated in USY summer programs achieved incredible Social Action feats. USY on Wheels Bus B was the first Wheels Bus to lead a composting initiative – the bus composted over 200 Continue Reading »
Editors’ Note: One of the most exciting parts about a new programming year is that we can officially welcome freshmen across the continent into USY! The Class of 2023 is sure to have great things in store for USY; but, the world of USY can seem very big to a first-timer. Have no fear! CRUSY’s Continue Reading »
Editor’s Note: The METNY region is sort of an anomaly in USY. They are the smallest geographically, yet their membership numbers stand tall. In the Tri-State area, where the only correct way to eat pizza is folded over, and the USYers are probably late to convention because the subway is delayed again, METNY region reigns Continue Reading »
Hey USY! We’d like to begin today by asking y’all a question: How does the ocean say hello? …it waves! Now that we’ve made you sufficiently cringe, we’re so excited to welcome you back to Achshav after our summer break. We hope you enjoyed seeing the Summer Experience Sunday Vlogs throughout the summer, shoutout to Continue Reading »
This past Labor Day Weekend, Regional and International teen USY board members met up for a weekend of learning, leadership, and bonding. Regional Executive Board members had the opportunity to speak with their counterparts from across the continent to learn about what they do in each of their own regions. The leaders also had the Continue Reading »
Welcome to the FINAL edition of Summer Experience Sunday Vlogs! Last, but certainly not least, we’re back with a vlog for Eastern Europe/Israel Pilgrimage – 2nd Departure, AKA Group 5 2019. Follow along with G5 as we see their travels across Prague, Poland, and Israel. #myUSYsummer PS – registration for Summer 2020 is NOW OPEN! Check Continue Reading »
Welcome back to Summer Experience Sunday! Presented by the USY Summer Experience Outreach International General Board, each Sunday, check out the blog for the latest vlog from a USY Summer Experience! We’re back with a vlog for USY on Wheels Classic. Follow along with Bus B and Bus C as we check out their travels Continue Reading »