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Today USYers put the lessons they’ve been learning to practice in order to help the greater Dallas community. Venturing out into the area, they took part in hands on social action projects to benefit those in need. They sorted and stocked food pantries, organized clothing for donation, sang carols and played games with families at
Today we began delving into the convention’s educational theme, Chazak, Chazak, v’Nitchazek; Be Strong, Be Strong, Let Us Be Strengthened, with interactive learning tracks led by educators and partner organizations such as KESHET, Hillel, and Stand With Us. By focusing on several topics including college advocacy, Jewish history, contemporary Israeli politics and culture, diversity, disabilities,
This morning USYers began corralling in to the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, coming by bus and plane from all over North America. The hotel filled with teens hugging, laughing and howdying as they reunited with old and met new friends. The excitement spilled over into Opening Session, as more than 600 teens from across USY’s 16
After months of planning, USY’s 66th International Convention kicks off tomorrow in downtown Dallas! This is the first time the convention has been held in Texas and like everything in the Lone Star State, this year #ICDallas’s bigger than ever! We are excited to welcome nearly 1,000 USYers, teen engagement professionals, alumni, and members of
This summer Ethan Feuer, USY International President, visited the leadership of NOAM Olami, USY’s sister group across the Atlantic. Ethan reflects on the similarities between USY and NOAM and gives a sneak preview of the partnership being forged between the groups as we work together to build a strong Jewish future.
Read June’s issue of the USY Social Action/Tikun Olam newsletter, the SA/TO Scoop!
By Aaron Jacobs As a USY alumnus, I owe a lot to this organization; life-long friends, a special connection to my Jewish heritage, and so many great memories I could write a book. But to my surprise the biggest debt I owe to USY came years later, after I moved to Los Angeles to pursue
Click on the preview below for the latest updates from your International USY Social Action/ Tikun Olam Committee with their monthly newsletter, The SA/TO Scoop! IN THIS ISSUE: Meet Your Newly Elected Regional Social Action/Tikun Olam VPs Lishmoah LeShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Podcasts Project Yarok: USY’s New Enviornmental Education Project Become a Campaign Leader & Repair
Every year, Jewish families from around the world gather together at their Seder tables to recount the story of the Jewish people’s journey from slavery to freedom. And yet, the struggle for freedom did not cease when the Israelites fled Egypt some 3000 years ago. The LGBTQ community still faces the oppression that we sought to escape when we left Egypt. Join with other USYers as we celebrate inclusion at our seder’s this year.
April is National Volunteer Month, and in honor of the occasion we a spotlighting USYers who make an impact on their world, like Seaboard USY‘s Livia Sauvage, 16, of Congregation Beth Emeth. Since the 7th grade she has been actively involved with Best Buddies, an organization that builds friendships and creates leadership opportunities for people living
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