There are many ways to get involved with USY, from local chapter events at your synagogue to larger immersive experiences. All USY programming empowers teens to develop friendships, leadership skills, and a deep connection to their Jewish identities.
Chapter Finder
USY is built upon its strong foundation of chapters across North America. Our USCJ-affiliated congregations host our chapters and provide them with professional staff to help train our teens to be the next generation of Jewish leaders. Find a chapter near you below!
Gesher is for middle-schoolers with programming closely tied to USY, including recreational activities, holiday celebrations, leadership development, weekend retreats, community service projects and more.
As a teen-led organization, teens can run for and be elected to boards, where they acquire leadership skills and learn how to plan and run programming, delegate responsibility and communicate with peers and adults.
USY High is an international co-ed secondary school in Israel offering students a high-level academic curriculum of General Studies along with a superior course of Israel Studies, Jewish Studies, and Hebrew.