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Hello hello USY! I’m sure you’ve heard whisperings among the grapevine about some changes we are making to the constitution and that elections are coming up. As USY continues to strengthen its leadership and clarify expectations for international officers, several constitutional changes have been adopted ahead of the upcoming International Executive Board (IEB) elections. These
Jewish United Fund (JUF)’s investment of $80,000 into the Chicagoland Jewish teen community has transformed what is possible for engagement, leadership development, and immersive education across the Chicago area. Through three major funding streams: the $50,000 allocation for the CHUSY Community Director, the $20,000 Israel Engagement Grant supporting a part-time Israel Engagement Specialist, and the
Dear USYers, As the summer comes to a close across North America, the USY year will get its start. We’ll have BBQs, fun events to bring in new members, and so much more to look forward to as USY enters another year. This year, as USY president, I’m focusing on something that isn’t always easy:
Hi USY, It’s an incredible honor to be here before you today as we reflect on an unforgettable year in USY and welcome a new era of leadership. Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed the start of something truly great. USY hasn’t just grown this year—it’s started to transform. We’ve honored our roots, tackled
By: Rabbi Ilan Schwartz Director of Leadership Development, USY Over the past year, USY has shifted the way in which it delivers programs at the local level. Smaller communities have banded together to take the place of regions, led by community directors and supported by a variety of stakeholders. In doing so, the model for
Gabby Levine – USY International Communications Vice President In the parsha Beshalach, the Israelites have escaped from Egypt and find themselves trapped between Pharaoh’s armies and the sea. Caught between an evil they know and the unpredictability of the unknown, Moses sticks to his original intentions to save the Israelites and raises his staff, parting
The inaugural USY Chidush winter break program in Israel, generously supported by the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael, was a great success! The program aimed to expose USY teens to everything new in Israel in this historic year. Most of the participants had been to Israel in the past, but not
In Parker Weber’s own words: “USY is meaningful to me because I love playing a role in growing the teens to be phenomenal leaders. This year, I was able to watch the CHUSY Regional Executive Board, a majority of whom had not held leadership positions before, navigate the challenges and responsibilities of being on board
Hey USY! For this edition I want to explain where the idea for the second half of Sa/To, Tikkun Olam comes from. Tikkun Olam translates to “repairing the world”. While this might seem simple enough, it is actually a Kabbalistic (mystical) idea about the reason God created humans. The idea is that when God created
Hey everyone, As we approach Passover, it’s not just about the matzah and the maror—it’s about the story behind them. The Passover story isn’t just an ancient tale; it’s a living narrative that speaks to us today, especially as members of USY. Think about it: the Israelites, our ancestors, were enslaved in Egypt, yearning for
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