USY & Kadima
UPCOMING EVENTS:
USY:
Underclassmen Under the Stars:
An overnight program for 9th & 10th Graders
October 25-26, 2008
USY Fall Kinnus
November 14-16, 2008
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, CT
Co-Chaired by Noah Gordon, Emanuel USY & Max Schnaper, SCUSY
USY International Convention - ICDC!
December 21-28, 2008
Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC
Tikvat Israel, Rockville, MD
Hanefesh, the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region of the United Synagogue Youth, under the leadership of President David Haber and Director Marcus Fink, offers high school students the opportunity that will last a lifetime. Regionally, USYers enjoy and grow religiously through our numerous conventions, week-long summer encampment, dances, and special programs. In addition, Jewish teens may take advantage of USY's unforgettable summer programs across North America, Israel, and Europe as well as the annual International Convention which will be hosted in December, 2008 in Washington, DC!
2008-2009 Hanefesh Region USY Executive Board:
President: David Haber
president@hanefesh.org
Israel Affairs Vice President: Elana Reiss
israel@hanefesh.org
Religion / Education Vice President: Ethan Hammerman
reled@hanefesh.org
Social Action / Tikun Olam Vice President: Jill Leabman
sato@hanefesh.org
Membership / Kadima Vice President: Max Beede
memkad@hanefesh.org
Communications Vice President: Evan Mackey
communications@hanefesh.org
Hanefesh Department of Youth Activities Staff:
Director: Marcus D. Fink
fink@uscj.org
Regional Fieldworker: Tammi Kraushaar
kraushaar@uscj.org
Youth Department Office Administrator:
Jane Rubin
rubin@uscj.org
Youth Commission Chair:
Walter Morgenthaler
walter@hanefesh.org
New Movie! Spring Convention 2006!
Applications and Information:
USY:
Underclassmen Under the Stars: An overnight Program for 9th & 10th Graders
October 25-26, 2008 - Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich, CT
click here for a flyer
click here for a registration form
click here for a flyer and application and more information - due October 28, 2008
click here for a form for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for Year Round Youth - WESTERN MASS. CHAPTERS ONLY
click here for a flyer
click here for an application -- applications are due October 31, 2008
click here for a scholarship application (due October 27, 2008)
click here for a form for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for Year Round Youth - WESTERN MASS. CHAPTERS ONLY
Kadima:
Kadima Kinnus - December 12-14, 2008 - Details coming soon! Save the Date!!
Yearbook:
Purchase a Hanefesh Yearbook for $10.00
Yearbooks will be ready hopefully by the middle of November and will be mailed out to anyone who pre-purchased them.
USY:
Underclassmen Under the Stars: An overnight Program for 9th & 10th Graders
October 25-26, 2008 - Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich, CT
click here for a flyer
click here for a registration form
USY International Convention 2008 - Washington, DC
December 21-28, 2008 -- $1248.00
December 21-28, 2008 -- $1248.00
click here for a flyer and application and more information - due October 28, 2008
click here for a form for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for Year Round Youth - WESTERN MASS. CHAPTERS ONLY
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION 2008
If you have not submitted a deposit yet,
please use the following:
$450.00 due by October 28,
2008
$398.00 due by November 24,
2008
If you have any questions, please
contact the Regional Office at 860.563.5531 or hanefesh@uscj.org
Hanefesh USY Fall Kinnus
November 14-16, 2008
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, CT
Co-Chaired by Noah Gordon, Emanuel USY & Max Schnaper, SCUSY
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, CT
Co-Chaired by Noah Gordon, Emanuel USY & Max Schnaper, SCUSY
click here for a flyer
click here for an application -- applications are due October 31, 2008
click here for a scholarship application (due October 27, 2008)
click here for a form for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for Year Round Youth - WESTERN MASS. CHAPTERS ONLY
Kadima:
Kadima Kinnus - December 12-14, 2008 - Details coming soon! Save the Date!!
Yearbook:
Purchase a Hanefesh Yearbook for $10.00
Yearbooks will be ready hopefully by the middle of November and will be mailed out to anyone who pre-purchased them.
Hanefesh Scholarship Funds:
For more information, contact the
Regional Office at:
hanefesh@uscj.org
Upcoming USY Events:
October 25-26 - 9/10 Overnight
November 14-16 - Fall Kinnus
November 26 - Turkey Trot
December 21-28 - ICDC!
February 6-8 - MidWinter Kinnus
March 7 - Semi-Formal
April 3-5 - Spring Convention
June 14 - USY/Kadima Final Event
November 14-16 - Fall Kinnus
November 26 - Turkey Trot
December 21-28 - ICDC!
February 6-8 - MidWinter Kinnus
March 7 - Semi-Formal
April 3-5 - Spring Convention
June 14 - USY/Kadima Final Event
Upcoming Kadima Events:
December 12-14 - Kadima Kinnus
February 1 - Snow Tubing
March 1 - 8th Grade Trip to NYC
April 3-5 - 8th Graders @ Spring Convention
June 14 - USY/Kadima Final Event
February 1 - Snow Tubing
March 1 - 8th Grade Trip to NYC
April 3-5 - 8th Graders @ Spring Convention
June 14 - USY/Kadima Final Event
1800 Silas Deane Highway Suite 171 | Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: 860-563-5531 or 1-800-594-7098 | Fax: 860-563-5541