Letter from the Editor: May
Hey USY! My name is Leah Miller, and I’m USY’s blog coordinator. I’m a junior from Hagalil, and I love singing when no one’s home, long naps, and movie theater popcorn! Since it is May, we’re solidly in election season. It can be a tense…
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70 Years Young: Reflections on Israel’s 70th Birthday
By Aaron Schwartz USY International Israel Affairs VP 2017-2018 In 1948 a group of people with a dream and an ambition for autonomy sought to create a homeland. A little sliver of land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, rich with history and…
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USY Marches for Our Lives: Reflections from Teens Across the Country
This past weekend, on March 24, nearly 1,000 USYers across the country made their voices heard for what they believe in and participated in March for Our Lives. Seizing the singular social action/tikun olam moment of their generation, they took to the streets to demand…
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Shabbat Hagadol: The Great Shabbat
By Zach Zabib, International President Awed. Inspired. Empowered. Hopeful. These are some of the words that came to mind after spending this last Shabbat with USY at March for Our Lives. I am in awe that I stood with a group of almost two…
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What I Learned at the AIPAC Schusterman Advocacy Institute High School Summit
Hagalil USY’s Talia Levin attended the AIPAC Schusterman Advocacy Institute for High School Students with USY in January. She left with a better factual understanding of Israel, and advocacy and lobbying skills.
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Our Connection Lies Deeper: Reflections on the AIPAC Advocacy Institute
By Rachel Robin, Seaboard USY In terms of Israel, it’s hard to find something on the news that isn’t politically controversial. But so much is happening there every day that never gets reported. Israeli scientists are making new discoveries about pancreatic cancer, new medical technologies…
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Jumping Into IC Opening Session
By Ari Kwitkin-Close Walking in, the ground is shaking. Israeli music that begs to be danced to surrounds you and there are signs all around the room. Reading NERUSY, Tzafon, Hanegev, New Frontier, and more, they represent the many regions and USYers from across North America….
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Yotzrim B’Yahad: Creating Together
From the same people that brought you Takshivu, the USY Israel Affairs International General Board (IA IGB) is proud to present our newest project, Yotzrim B’Yahad (creating together)!
Read MoreUSY Summer Experience Giveaway
Last week we announced that we were giving away a USY Summer Experience Prize Pack! We are excited to announce the winners: Nina Robins & Pardes Lyons-Warren Below read their favorite #myUSYsummer memories and make your own memories this summer. Begin your adventure at usy.org/escape!…
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From the Office of the President
Dear USY leaders and staff, For the past nine months, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as the president of this powerful movement. I have met so many passionate teens, all of whom desire to build a better world. I am so…
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