Hi USY,
My name is Ophir Filhart, and I’m super excited to be your 24-25 International President! I’m looking forward to an amazing year with USY.
I’m a Senior in high school from Edison, New Jersey.
I was president of my chapter, EBUSY (East Brunswick USY). former mem/prog for my region, Hagalil, and past International Sa/To VP. Other than USY, I’m a part of many extracurriculars such as my schools varsity tennis team.
I went to Israel with USY on Epic Israel+ 23, and had an amazing time. Even though I have been to Israel before, this trip was different. If your thinking of going to Israel USY feel free to reach out to me.
I joined USY my freshman year and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. USY has shaped me into who I am today, and I hope it was do the same for you! Feel free to reach out about anything!
Ophir Filhart (he/him)
Hey USYers,
My name is Ariel Berger and I’m your International Israel Affairs Vice President! I’m very excited to join this board! I’d really like to unify the entirety of USY and educate everyone about current events in Israel.
I’m in 11th grade from Richmond, Canada. I’m from the Richmond Or Chadash chapter. I go to a non-jewish public school and I enjoy learning about history.
Aside from USY my hobbies are playing and watching hockey (GO RAGS!). I like to spend time with my dog, we go on walks and sometimes we watch tv together. My favourite colour is baby blue and my favourite food is hot wings (Kosher of course). During the summer I go to camp Solomon Schecter which I’ve gone to for 8 years. It’s my home away from home. Until late May in 2023, I was on the TRY Israel semester abroad program.
I’ve been in USY since my freshman year of highschool and I even participated in Atid and Gesher before I was old enough to be a USYer. I’ve always been close with my local synagogue. My family and I have been going since before I was born and now I teach hebrew to elementary school kids there.
I’m always free to chat if you need, Ariel Berger
Hi USY!
My name is Risa Rogers, and I am the International Religion/Education Vice President for the 2024-2025 year. I am so excited to work with the IEB and all of you to plan fun programs and events for the immersive experiences and conventions.
I am from the New York region. For the past two years, I served as the regional Religion/Education Vice President, and I am now the President of the New York region. My main goal of this year is to help educate USYers about Judaism in many different ways. I want to teach USYers how to lead services, sing Ruach and Sloach songs, and read Torah and Haftorah.
In addition to my regional and international involvement in USY, I went on USY on Wheels in 2022 and EPIC Eastern Europe and Israel in 2023. Both of these trips were amazing and life changing. I learned so much about Judaism, and I made life-long friendships.
I attend the Schechter School of Long Island, which is a Jewish day school. My favorite subjects in school are Science or Math. I am involved in multiple clubs at my school, such as Robotics and Drama Club.
USY has been a major part of my identity over the past few years. I have learned how to be a better Jew, and I hope to help all of you find your place in Judaism.
If you ever need any help or have any questions about USY, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
I can’t wait for a great year!
Risa Rogers
Hey USY!
My name is Lorelai, and I am so excited to be your sato VP. I live in Deerfield, Illinois, and I am a senior. I love listening to music, hanging out with friends, and swimming. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I can’t wait for an amazing year!
Hi USY!
My name is Hannah Rivner and I am your new outreach VP. A Little about me I am a 16 years old sophomore at Syosset High School. I live on Long Island, New York; my favorite color is blue; I am a varsity track and field athlete where I pole vault and am a sprinter. I went on Usy on wheels in 2023, and I was and am a New York outreach VP in 23-24 and 24-25 school year. I’m So excited to get to know all of you more throughout the programs this year. I have so many ideas for this year and would love to hear all of yours. So Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Whether it be with questions,ideas, or just to chat I’m always here to listen.
Lots of love,
Hannah E Rivner international OUTREACH VP
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