Israel Fair
On Monday afternoon, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel was transformed into an Israeli fair, with tasty falafel lunch, various booths set up to learn about Israel, play games and purchase regional regalia.
Today is May 25, 2013 -
International Convention
Updates from Convention
- International Convention 2013
- International Convention 2012
- International Convention 2011
- International Convention 2010
- International Convention 2009
Tweets from Convention
- No public Twitter messages.
Candidates’ Forum
USY International Convention includes the annual election of officers to lead the organization. Each candidate has an opportunity answer questions posed by current International Executive Board members to highlight their perspective as related to the office they seek. Rabbi Steven Wernick, Executive Vice President and CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, offered greetings at the beginning of the session.
Opening Session
International Convention 2011 officially kicked off today with Opening Ceremonies. More than 750 USYers and over 200 staff, representating all 17 regions of USY overpowered everyone with their ruach! The 2011 International Executive Board and the 2011 Co-Chairs, Ellie Carr and Shira Goldstein, then welcomed everyone, as did Richard Skolnik, president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. USY Director Jules Gutin also introduced the study theme of the convention, which will focus on Derech Eretz — Jewish Ethics and Values.
Tikun Olam Contribution Cards
Support USY and the Tikun Olam Tzedakah Fund when you celebrate a Simha or send condolences. Cards can be purchased in packages of 10 for $18. Click here to download additional information.
Ways to Save
Participating on a USY Summer Program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we do not want finances to prevent anyone from participating. Click here for information about a number of sources for scholarship funds to help support your summer experience.
USY Celebrates 60 Years
Since it’s humble beginnings in 1951, USY has been the catalyst of life’s meaningful moments to hundreds and thousands of Jewish teenagers. To mark this incredible milestone, USY is celebrating it’s 60th anniversary with four gala events around North America, the establishment of new scholarship funds, and the rejuvenation of a USY Alumni Association. Be part of the excitement and energy as we celebrate our history and look forward to our future. To learn more, go to www.usy60.org.
Thursday, August 11th
Today Bus C’s fantastic summer came to a close. The group woke up and did Shacharit together for the last time before saying their tear-filled goodbyes. Bus C then began to head home as some wheelniks headed to the airport or were picked up by parents. The summer was truly an experience of a lifetime and the friendships that were made will last a lifetime. Thank you for reading. We hope to see the wheelniks at USY International Convention in Philadelphia!
