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A new year means a new International Executive Board (IEB). Meet your 2019 IEB, starting with your new President, Noa Kligfeld! In true USY icebreaker fashion- what’s your name, grade, chapter, region, and favorite kitchen utensil? Hi! I’m Noa Kligfeld and I’m a senior from Temple Beth Am Los Angeles (aka TBALA #BetterBethAm) in the Continue Reading »
In this episode of Humans of USY, Camryn of CHUSY opens up about how USY helped her navigate a difficult time for her mental health, her family life and her social life. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZAPmjXoXA&t=[/embedyt]
Below is a letter from Noa Kligfeld, 2019 USY International President, opening the application process for International General Board. IGB is an opportunity to impact USY on an international level by working with a specific International Executive Board member. You can view the full list of open positions and learn more about the application process Continue Reading »
By Emma Segerman I’ve spent my last two summers on USY Summer Experiences and I’ve had the time of my life, but neither of my trips were the staples. When you think of summer trips, you think of Wheels Classic, you think of Pilgrimage, and while these trips are beloved for a reason, these aren’t the Continue Reading »
This year, one of my goals as International Religion/Education Vice President was to foster some sort of interfaith connection in each region. I recently spoke with AI USY chapter president, Shayna Kling to discuss how her chapter experiences their interfaith connection in CRUSY. Outside USY, Shayna is a part of her schools Jewish Student Union Continue Reading »
Past and present USY participants mobilized and joined forces to help raise over $5,867 for the USY Annual Fund this past Giving Tuesday. Armed with the hashtag, #IAMUSY, past and current USY participants shared their stories and tributes to USY and their involvement in USY changed their lives for the better. Here is a snapshot Continue Reading »
In this episode of Humans of USY, Stephanie of Far West USY talks about her coming out story and how she ultimately became comfortable with who she was. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBOMUfPQBNA[/embedyt]
APPLY HERE Read more about the Torah Bytes program here! 12 USYers participated in the last round of fellows. What is Torah Bytes? Torah Bytes is an online program in which USYers from across the continent come together to learn about and discuss Jewish texts, values, and other topics. In order to improve and grow this Continue Reading »
Put on your game face…Israel Challenge 2018 is coming! The Israel Challenge is an Israel competition between all of the regions that will take place leading up to and at International Convention. During the challenge, we will post daily questions and tasks related to Israel on our Facebook page. Your region can win points by completing Continue Reading »
In honor of Hanukkah, we’re sharing eight aspects of USY Summer Experiences that light up our lives! Make new friends that come from all over while you travel all over, on programs like USY on Wheels East! Wheels East is an exploration of the the East Coast. Travel to Disney World and Toronto, and everywhere Continue Reading »
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