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TBT: International General Board Weekend 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021

Editor’s Note: From March 19-21, USYers on the International General Board came together for the second online International General Board Weekend. While we were not expecting to be virtual again this year, we still engaged in meaningful programs! Read below as one member from each board gives a recap on their impactful experience. “When I

Letter from the Editor – Achshav is Back!

Posted on March 24, 2021

Hi USY! My name is Risa Kampel, and I am currently a Junior from West Orange USY in the wonderful Hagalil region. I am so incredibly excited to be your 2021 Achshav Blog editor! Within USY, I currently serve as the Hagalil Communications Vice President and Chapter President, and previously served as Hagalil’s Newsroom Host

Welcome to Our USY @ 70 Committee

Posted on January 4, 2021

We would like to welcome the USY @ 70 Alumni Committee that will be helping us celebrate all year long! Get to know our Committee Chairs here: Adam Kligfeld’s journey with USY began as a chapter member and President of Milford/Orange CT USY from 1987-88. In 1988 Adam was elected to serve as the Ct

HaOlam Monthly: The 2020 US Election

Posted on October 30, 2020

Hey everyone! As you probably know, election day is less than a week away – on November 3rd. As USYers, we know that we can each individually make a big impact in the world with our voices. And in this case, we have to use our voice through our vote. Voting is one of the

HaOlam Monthly: T.O. Allocations

Posted on September 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: Hey Hey! It’s been a minute Achshav! Amelia and I are back from our summer slumber to bring you some awesome articles for the MYUSYfi Fall term (Sign up in Regpacks today!). First things first, we need to give a little #throwback to Allocations from August 30th! Let’s give a massive Yasher Koach

HaOlam Monthy: Social Action While Social Distancing

Posted on April 30, 2020

Hey everyone! Welcome to the first edition of the HaOlam Monthly journals! These journals will be centered on different SA/TO events and opportunities happening in our world and in USY itself. It will feature different USYers every month who have done great social action work! My name is Anna Clauer and I am a current

Get To Know Your IEB: Jacob and Evan

Posted on March 26, 2020

Editors’ Note: On our next installment of the Achshav’s IEB Q and A’s series, we get to learn about Chicago’s favorite son. No, it’s not Kanye West, It’s everyone’s favorite International Membership and Kadima Vice President Jacob Kline as he tells you about what he does when he’s not convincing you to come to a

Get To Know Your IEB: Ethan and Michael

Posted on March 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered what International Religion/Education Vice President Ethan Rogers does when he’s not leading USYers in thoughtful prayer, or what he thinks about when he’s not hours deep into a Torah study session? Well now, you, yes you reading this, get the chance to learn about Ethan in our next installment

Get To Know Your IEB: Austin and Becca

Posted on March 22, 2020

Editors’ Note: To kick off the introduction to the 2020 IEB, we have The Man, The Myth, The legend, The dailydose_comedy himself, hailing from Southern California, THE Austin Kaufman! Get ready to learn some facts about your International President, I heard he’s very appealing🍌! *cue laugh track* Name: Austin “Danger” Kaufman (My real middle name

AIPAC Policy Conference Recap

Posted on March 17, 2020

Editors Note: March 1-3, USYers had the opportunity to attend a conference in Washington DC about the US-Israel relationship, during which they were able to hear from many diverse and interesting speakers and participate in many educational secessions. These USYers left with more knowledge to bring back to their peers. Benji Himmel, a Junior from