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By: Rabbi Ilan Schwartz Director of Leadership Development, USY Over the past year, USY has shifted the way in which it delivers programs at the local level. Smaller communities have banded together to take the place of regions, led by community directors and supported by a variety of stakeholders. In doing so, the model for Continue Reading »
Gabby Levine – USY International Communications Vice President In the parsha Beshalach, the Israelites have escaped from Egypt and find themselves trapped between Pharaoh’s armies and the sea. Caught between an evil they know and the unpredictability of the unknown, Moses sticks to his original intentions to save the Israelites and raises his staff, parting Continue Reading »
The inaugural USY Chidush winter break program in Israel, generously supported by the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael, was a great success! The program aimed to expose USY teens to everything new in Israel in this historic year. Most of the participants had been to Israel in the past, but not Continue Reading »
In Parker Weber’s own words: “USY is meaningful to me because I love playing a role in growing the teens to be phenomenal leaders. This year, I was able to watch the CHUSY Regional Executive Board, a majority of whom had not held leadership positions before, navigate the challenges and responsibilities of being on board Continue Reading »
Hey USY! For this edition I want to explain where the idea for the second half of Sa/To, Tikkun Olam comes from. Tikkun Olam translates to “repairing the world”. While this might seem simple enough, it is actually a Kabbalistic (mystical) idea about the reason God created humans. The idea is that when God created Continue Reading »
Hey everyone, As we approach Passover, it’s not just about the matzah and the maror—it’s about the story behind them. The Passover story isn’t just an ancient tale; it’s a living narrative that speaks to us today, especially as members of USY. Think about it: the Israelites, our ancestors, were enslaved in Egypt, yearning for Continue Reading »
Hey USYers, As the vibrant hues of spring emerge and the scent of renewal fills the air, I am excited to welcome another edition of this newsletter. With the blossoming of flowers and the lengthening days, we are reminded of the beauty and promise that accompanies the arrival of this season. Moreover, as Pesah approaches, Continue Reading »
Shalom and Purim Sameach from USY, In the spirit of Purim, I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection, exploring the theme of masks – both literal and metaphorical – that play a central role in the Purim narrative and resonate deeply with our own lives. Just as we don colorful costumes and Continue Reading »
The Purim holiday is told to us as a fairy tale. We have the king and queen who rule the land, the king throws a big party and disposes of his current queen. After this occurs we see a beauty pageant take place to gather all of the pretty girls in the land. The winner Continue Reading »
Hey USY! I’m your international Sa/To and today we are going to be seeing which region recycles the most. By regions I mean the states that the regions are a part of. In order to see which region recycles the most, we will go by the percent of their waste that they recycle. First off, Continue Reading »
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