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Today kicks off the convention’s learning tracks, picked by the teens according to which issues they want to “Think More and Do More” about. The chosen topics of study include combatting anti-Semitism, LGBTQ and gender issues and inclusion, environmentalism, mental health awareness, race and poverty, and Israel-related issues. We have partnered with experts from various Continue Reading »
Read on for the latest news from the first day of USY’s 65th International Convention in Baltimore. #ICBmore15
The international general board’s Religious/Education newsletter, Reledification has all the latest tidbits about what’s going on in recent parshas, insights in to the Jewish world, and Rel/Ed news. Enjoy the Tevet edition!
By Dalia Tabibian (Written September 2015) As we start the New Year, many of us will take time to reflect on the past one–the good we did, the not so good, the people who inspired us, the things we wanted to change but never did. It is a time to see how far we as individuals Continue Reading »
The International General Board’s Religious/Education newsletter, Reledification has all the latest tidbits about what’s going on in recent parshas, insights in to the Jewish world, and Rel/Ed news. Enjoy the Kislev edition!
by Matt Fieldman As your 2015 Danny Siegel Changemaker-in-Residence, I’m hoping to inspire USYers from across the country to take on tikun olam in a real and exciting way. In my travels to USY regions and events across the country, from Portland to New England, and even here in my hometown of Cleveland, I’ve heard Continue Reading »
The international general board’s Religious/Education newsletter, Reledification has all the latest tidbits about what’s going on in recent parshas, insights in to the Jewish world, and Rel/Ed news. Enjoy the Cheshvan edition below!
By Darah Backal, Hagesher Social Action/Tikun Olam Vice President The Pope’s recent visit to Philadelphia gave me a moment to examine who he is and what he believes in. While I did not see the pope in person, I had a friend who did. She gushed about the quick glance she got of him and started to describe Continue Reading »
Former USYer Melanie Ross is having the time of her life! Ross, and other recent high school graduates from across North America, have spent the past month living, learning, and exploring Israel on Nativ: The College Leadership Program in Israel. After living in Israel for just one month, Melanie and her friends have celebrated the fall Continue Reading »
By Rachel Shapiro A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend USY’s International Fall Board Weekend, a summit for of all USY’’s international and regional leaders. It’s an amazing gathering where USY leaders get to meet each other, engage in leadership training, plan for the year, and bond. After a particularly meaningful, Continue Reading »