Even without traditional regions, our new model will allow any teen to connect to programming anywhere in the country and be part of the larger community that has shaped generations of teens.
USY is unique among youth groups in our commitment to year-round Torah learning, Shabbatonim, and love for Israel through a religious-egalitarian framework. We offer experiences teens can’t get elsewhere but which are no longer conducive to the regional model, especially as extracurricular options have increased and the role of synagogues have changed in families’ lives.
We are proud of USY’s 70-year record of transforming lives. We also recognize that many regions have struggled to achieve critical mass, especially since COVID, and that change is needed to provide an array of opportunities for teen leadership, study, growth and connection.