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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Editors’ Note: Holy WOW IC IS THIS WEEK!! WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO! Wait, that means we need to start packing. Okay, that’s not too hard. Let me just grab…… Oh no! I can’t remember what to pack! Thankfully for us here at Achshav, and any of you unsure what to bring to IC, Far West’s Austin Kaufman has Continue Reading »
Hey USY! Rel/Ed IGB is super excited to be presenting to you the meaningful moments your Regional Communications VP had at your last event. I hope you have so much fun reading and looking at the pictures. SOOOO MUCH LOVE, Rel/Ed IGB and Shoshana (all the way from Israel) Emtza – Emi Steifel Alperin – Continue Reading »
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