What's New

IC wraps up in Chicago
International Convention 2009 in Chicago has come to a close. You can check out photos of the fun, download the USY Committee Chair application, and review the Convention Kit.
Posted at: 1/7/2010

Chicago prepares for USY International Convention
Limited space still available for USY International Convention More than 1,000 USYers will be invade Chicago for USY's International Convention this December ... will you be there? Limited spaces spaces are available. Check out the promotional video, register today, and join USY in Chicago this December!
Posted at: 12/10/2009

Apply to Nativ 30!
Registration for Nativ, a gap-year program in Israel run under the auspices of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, is underway. Applications are due Monday, Feb. 1. Visit the Nativ homepage to learn more.
Posted at: 12/10/2009

2010 Chalutzim Seminar
The Chalutzim Seminar is a unique opportunity for one representative from each region to explore Israel on a 10-day trip, this coming year from Feb. 10-21, 2010. Eligible participants must be a high school Junior and must have participated on an organized trip to Israel of at least 4 weeks. To learn more, contact your Regional Director.
Posted at: 10/30/2009

USY International Convention: ... And All That Jazz
Be part of the excitement and energy as more than 1,000 USYers invade Chicago for USY's International Convention. Check out the promotional video, learn more, and join USY in Chicago this December!
Posted at: 10/18/2009

2009 Summer Programs
USY Summer Programs have begun! Hundreds of USYers are now on the road and across the globe enjoying the summer of a lifetime. Click here to read updates and view pictures from their travels.
Posted at: 6/21/2009

Help reJEWvenate Religion/Education Programming in USY
We need your help to improve religion and education programming in USY. Please share some of your thoughts through this survey and let us know how would YOU reJEWvenate USY.
Posted at: 5/25/2009

Check out the new Nativ Website
The new NATIV website is up and running! View next year's academic calendar, learn about the application process, find out about scholarship opportunities and more! Start today by going to www.nativ.org.
Posted at: 5/25/2009

Scholarship available for USY Israel Pilgrimage
Whether it be planting trees, mailing Yellow candles, or speaking to your rabbi, there are multiple ways to help fund your trip to Israel this summer. Click here to learn more.
Posted at: 3/23/2009

USY Program Bank Updates
Want something new to do with your USY chapter? Look no further than the USY Program Bank, now updated with programs courtesy of the 2008 International USY Chapter of the Year nominees. Click here to check out the programs that they recommend.
Posted at: 3/23/2009

Project reJEWvenate
Does Rel/ed get a bad rep in USY? Do Jewish teens refer to USY as "too Jewish?" Introducing USY's extreme makeover Rel/ed edition! Help us ReJEWvenate USY with Project reJEWvenate. Click here to learn more.
Posted at: 12/11/2008

Support for Ethiopian Jews
Join USY and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in signing a petition to Israel’s prime minister requesting that the Ethiopian Jews now in Gondar be allowed to come to Israel and providing them adequate aid during the transition. Click here to sign the petition; click here to read the USCJ's resolution on the matter.
Posted at: 11/7/2008

Summer Programs 2008
There is still time to Make your your Escape in 2008 with USY! There are great Summer Program options across North America, Israel, and Europe. Limited spaces on select trips are still available! Click here to learn more today.
Posted at: 5/26/2008

Nativ Year Program
Live, Learn, and Explore Israel for a year on the Nativ College Leadership Program! For more information, visit the Nativ website at nativ.org. You can also follow the current Nativ group in Israel by clicking here!
Posted at: 2/4/2008

LaNasi
We have just released the latest issue of LaNasi, USY's newsletter for Chapter Presidents! There are articles written by chapter presidents from all around USY. Click here to download the issue in Adobe PDF format.
Posted at: 10/29/2007

Summer Achshav!
Take a "Blast to the Past" and learn about the past, present, and future of USY in the Summer issue of Achshav!
Posted at: 10/29/2007

2007 Int'l General Board
Congratulations to the newly picked 2007 International General Board!
Posted at: 2/11/2007

Extra! Extra! Read all about it
Check out the latest versions of Shalhevet, the creative arts magazine of USY, and Achshav, USY's quarterly newsletter.
Posted at: 2/11/2007

USY Stands with Israel
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel. Click here for ways to support Israel in these challenging times.
Posted at: 10/6/2006

Save Darfur Rally
Join USY as we Rally to Stop Genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Click here for more information and to find out how you can help even if you can't attend the rally.
Posted at: 4/17/2006

USY on Wheels Logo Contest
USY on Wheels needs a new logo and we want YOU to be a part of the process! Click here for more information and enroll today for USY on Wheels 2006!
Posted at: 2/1/2006

WZO Elections
The Feb. 15 deadline to register for the World Zionist Congress elections is rapidly approaching! Support the Conservative movement – vote MERCAZ! Click here for more information.
Posted at: 2/1/2006

USY Supports Israel
Since the creation of United Synagogue Youth in 1951, USY has been an organization that has actively supported the state of Israel and instilled its members with the values of Zionism. This year, USY will define its support for the Jewish Homeland not only through actions but also through words. Click here to sign on!
Posted at: 7/15/2005

Summer Parents Trip
USY is once again offering its Summer Parents Trip to Israel, covering all the highlights of the USY Israel experience! Click here for more information!
Posted at: 6/14/2005

College Database
Are you a USYer going to college next year? If so, you can find other USYers who are going to the same school as you by visiting our college database. If you are a USY alumni, you can also use this page to find other USYers at your school. Click here to sign up. You can also browse the entries by region or college.
Posted at: 3/21/2005

Nativ Yeshiva Track
Spend next year in Israel, immersed in Jewish texts! Nativ is now offering a full year Yeshiva Track! Click here for more information on this exciting opportunity!
Posted at: 2/2/2005

Int'l Convention 2004
International Convention 2004 may be over, but you can see still photos from the convention!

Interested in applying for the 2005 Int'l General Board? Click here to download the application! All applications must be postmarked by January 20, 2005.
Posted at: 1/11/2005

USY High
Summer isn't your only chance to experience Israel with USY... sign up for USY High 2005 and make Israel your classroom for two months! Click here to request an application, or here for more complete information, or here to apply online!
Posted at: 11/30/2004

Technical Difficulties
We have recently been experiencing problems with parts of our website. We are working hard to resolve these issues. The problems that we know about are:

• Project Zemirot

The problems that have been fixed and are now working are:

• Chapter Yellowpages/Records

If you encounter any other problems please notify us.
Posted at: 10/19/2004

Fall Israel Challenge
The Fall Israel Challenge is back! From September to December, you can show your support for Israel, and win shekalim for your region! Click here for more information!
Posted at: 9/7/2004

USY Awareness Week
The International USY Awareness Week is coming up on Nov 14-20, 2004! This great program is a great way to help your chapter; click here to find out more information!
Posted at: 9/7/2004

SAT/ACT on Sunday
Observe Shabbat, and take your standardized tests on Sunday! Click here for more information and to find out the 2004-2005 test dates!
Posted at: 9/1/2004

Shalhevet Photo/Essay Contest
The Photo/Essay Contest is back! Send your creative work about your inspiring experience on a USY summer trip... the winners will get scholarships towards a USY summer program or Nativ!
Posted at: 5/19/2004

Chag Sameach!
Passover this year begins on Monday night, April 5th and ends Tuesday, April 13th. Click here for more information on the holiday, Passover links, and more!
Posted at: 3/30/2004

USY High 2004
USY High may be almost over, but you can still catch up with what the group has been doing in Israel! Click here for written updates and photo galleries!
Posted at: 3/28/2004

Summer Parent Trip
USY is proud to introduce a new and exciting opportunity for parents of USYers. This summer USY will be running its first-ever Summer Parents Trip to Israel! Experience, tour, study, and see Israel the USY way! Click here for more information!
Posted at: 3/11/2004

Chag Sameach!
Purim begins this year on Saturday night, March 6th, at sundown and continues until Sunday, March 7th. Click here for more information about this festive holiday.
Posted at: 3/3/2004

HeChalutzim Seminar
Guess who just returned from Israel? The 17 USYers who participated in the 2004 Chalutzim Seminar! Click here for more information on the trip!
Posted at: 2/25/2004

Int'l Convention 2003
International Convention 2003 may be over, but you can still see what happened at the Convention! Click here to see updates from the convention, including photos and video clips!
Posted at: 12/30/2003

USY Awareness Week
The International USY Awareness Week is coming up on Nov 9-15, 2003! This great program is a great way to help your chapter; click here to find out more information!
Posted at: 11/12/2003

USY High
Summer isn't your only chance to experience Israel with USY... USY High 2004 is now accepting applications! Make Israel your classroom for two months! Click here for more information or request an application.
Posted at: 11/12/2003

Nativ Program in Israel
Click here to see updates from Israel of what the Nativers on Nativ 23 are up to... Nativ 24 applications will be ready shortly. Click here to request an application.
Posted at: 11/12/2003

Project Z'mirot
Project Z'mirot has recently been updated with many new tunes and songs, and more are being added all the time! You can also now "rate" the tunes that are there, to let other people know how good the recordings are. Check it out now!
Posted at: 10/23/2003

Shalhevet
Shalhevet, USY's Creative Arts Journal that comes out at Interntional Convention, is still looking for entries! If you are interested in submitting something, click here for more information.
Posted at: 10/23/2003

Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach! Sukkot this year begins on Friday night, October 10th, and goes until the end of Simchat Torah on Sunday, October 19th. Click here to find out more about Sukkot.
Posted at: 10/9/2003

Rosh Hashanah
Shanah tovah! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins this year on Friday, September 26 and ends on Sunday, September 28. Click here for more information and links!
Posted at: 9/29/2003

Summer '03 Achshav
The Summer 2003 issue of Achshav is out! Click here to find out about the issue and see the Online Supplement for this issue.

Achshav is also looking for writers for the upcoming Fall 2003 issue. The theme is "Putting the 'U' in 'USY'". Click here for more information.
Posted at: 7/8/2003

Chag Sameach!
Shavuot, the agricultural (celebrating the first harvest) and historical (celebrating the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai) holiday, begins this year on Thursday night, June 5th. Click here for more information!
Posted at: 6/3/2003

Israel Day Parade in New York City
Despite the rain, over 100 USYers and staff from Hagalil, Hagesher, METNY, and Tzafon turned out to show their support for Israel on June 1st, 2003 at the Israel Day Parade in New York City. Click here for pictures!
Posted at: 6/2/2003

Celebrate Israel!
Thursday, 5/29 is Yom Yerushalayim! Click here for more information from the Jewish Agency!

Sunday, 6/1 is the Annual Israel Day Parade in New York City! Click here for more information about joining USY there!
Posted at: 5/28/2003

Nativ 22
Click here for updates on what Nativ 22 is doing in Israel, or e-mail them to hear more about their experiences. You can also request information about next year's Nativ 23.
Posted at: 5/19/2003

Israel Quizzes
Want to test your knowledge of Israel? Check out our Israel Quizzes! There are quizzes on the people of Israel, Israel's history, and more - try them today!
Posted at: 5/12/2003

Celebrate Israel!
Today and tomorrow are Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day). View a moving presentation in recognition of both these holidays.
Posted at: 5/8/2003

New in Israel Affairs
In Israel Affairs, there's lots of new information! Check out the new Israel Advocacy sections and Israel Resources, the ongoing Israel Timeline, vote in the new Israel Polls, and find out more about this year's Israel Challenge as well!
Posted at: 4/30/2003

Achshav!
Achshav is back for 2003! The Spring 2003 issue is out, so go to the Achshav! page for more information.

There is also a new Online Supplement with additional articles, links, and more. Be sure to check it out!
Posted at: 4/28/2003

Chag Sameach!
Passover (Pesach), the holiday celebrating the liberation of Israel from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago, lasts from Wednesday night, April 16th (14 Nisan) until Thursday night, April 24th (22 Nisan). Click here for more information.
Posted at: 4/27/2003

USY Buddy Icons
Check out these brand new USY Buddy Icons for AOL Instant Messenger! You can choose icons for your region, USY program, USY club, and more, and you can suggest your own idea for a buddy icon!
Posted at: 4/8/2003

Project Zemirot!
Do you want to learn more Ruach songs? Learn new tunes? Check out the new Project Zemirot for your daily dose of Ruach! It's got tons of songs from the B'kol Echad as well as other places, along with the hebrew words, translations, transliterations, and MP3's of tunes to the songs!
Posted at: 3/26/2003

Chag Sameach!
Purim begins on Monday night, March 17th, at sundown and continues until Tuesday, March 18th. Click here for more information about this festive holiday.
Posted at: 3/18/2003

Like to write?
Do you like to write? We're looking for talented and interested writers for this year's Achshav! If you are interested in writing for Achshav!, check out the Achshav! Press Kit and fill out the form to contact the editors, and we'll get in touch with you about writing for Achshav! throughout the year.
Posted at: 3/7/2003

HeChalutzim Seminar
The 2003 Seminar recently returned from Israel! Click here for more information including photos and the itinerary.
Posted at: 2/25/2003

International Convention 2002
Take a look around the daily picture galleries and our photo gallery from International Convention 2002!

Interested in purchasing a copy of the Convention Video? Click here for the order form (in Adobe Acrobat).
Posted at: 2/24/2003

Timeline of Israel's History
In honor of Israel Education Month, we are bringing you Israel's timeline, sent out over the USY listserve piece by piece (or year by year) by the Regional Israel Affairs VP's. The timeline starts from 1947 and goes through 2003.
Posted at: 2/7/2003

Special Israel Election Section - Vote Now!
Elections Results (the real ones) are up!

Want to vote in the Israeli Elections? Well now you can, because the elections are open, for today (January 28th, the day of the real Israeli elections) only!
Posted at: 1/28/2003

2002 Parent's Trip
USY sent its third Parents' Trip to Israel this December. Click here to find out more information about what they did there and what this trip is all about.
Posted at: 12/30/2002