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Chag Sameach! Purim Traditions from Across USY

Posted on March 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: Chag Purim Sameach from everyone over at Achshav! In honor of the holiday that has brought us everyone’s favorite triangle-shaped cookie, it would only be right to look at favorite traditions of some members of the new International General Board. So sit back, relax, spin a grogger, and enjoy all of these different Continue Reading »

Meet Your New Achshav Editors!

Posted on March 9, 2020

USY – who is ready for Achshav content to come back?! Before we dive back into new articles, we wanted to make sure you had the chance to properly get to know your new Achshav Editors – the USYers who will be curating content on the blog through December. If you’re interested in writing for Continue Reading »

Mazal Tov to the 2020 International General Board

Posted on February 12, 2020

We are incredibly excited to announce the members of the 2020 International General Board. Thank you to everyone who applied – expect to see great things from these leaders! International Convention Chairpeople Sam Bloch – Temple Emanu-El (Providence USY), HaNer USY Reena Bromberg Gaber – Congregation Brothers of Israel (Bucks USY), Mizrach USY Jacob Ellenbogen Continue Reading »

Final Letter From Your 2019 Editors

Posted on December 20, 2019

Hey USY! Why do melons have weddings? Because they can’t-e-loupe!! Get it? Get it? Wow, what a year. When we were announced as the new Achshav Blog Coordinators on January 31st, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. And for all the hours of calls, follow up emails, shared Facebook posts, and Continue Reading »

Regional Spotlight: HaNer

Posted on December 19, 2019

Editors’ Note: This year, Achshav has visited every single region in USY. We started way back in April in the host region for IC, Far West USY, and since then we have learned a little bit about each region across the continent. Every region has had its chance to shine; every region, except the newest Continue Reading »

Achshav’s Year in Review

Posted on December 19, 2019

As we approach IC in a mere 3 (!!!) days, we begin to draw the 2019 Achshav year to a close. This year has been an incredible experience for us, and we are so honored to have served as your 2019 Achshav blog coordinators. But we’ll save the sappy stuff for another time. Today, let’s Continue Reading »

SA/TO Scoop – December 2019

Posted on December 18, 2019

GET INVOLVED BEFORE THE NEW YEAR Shalom USY, With #ICSoCal quickly approaching, so is the (goyish) New Year. But don’t fret — there’s still a ton of ways you can make an impact before we say goodbye to 2019. Here’s some brief inspiration on things you can do to fulfill Tikun Olam: – Make a Continue Reading »

Hanukkah Traditions From Across USY

Posted on December 16, 2019

Hi USY! The Religion/Education International General Board is REL/EDiculously excited to showcase more family traditions! For Hanukkah, USYers from across North America talked about their traditions! I hope you enjoy! 🙂 -Lily Selznick, Rel/Ed IGB 2019 METNY Hi! My name is Seth Schlank. One tradition that is meaningful to my family is, for one of Continue Reading »

Regional Spotlight: CHUSY

Posted on December 16, 2019

Editors’ Note: Ana B’CHUSY! C-H-U-S-Y! In the heart of the midwest on the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago Region USY sits proud (they also are in Milwaukee and Madison, or so we have heard). Whether they are cheering on their beloved Cubs, or arguing with METNY over what kind of pizza is superior, CHUSY is Continue Reading »

Candidates Forum: Achshav Style

Posted on December 16, 2019

Editors’ Note: USY, we’re coming to you as the year comes to a close to share with you about who your future leaders will be. For all of 2020, six of these people will lead you to soar to new heights and reach to fabulous places. We think it is important for you to know Continue Reading »