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The offical NCSY program guide.
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NCSY AROUND THE WORLD REGIONAL LOCATIONS
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Since it was founded in 1954, NCSY has been engaging
Jewish teens and reconnecting them with their heritage.
Through the decades, NCSY has evolved and found
new ways to make Judaism relevant to teens.
Today, under the leadership of International Director
Rabbi Steven Burg, NCSY is in more places, connecting
with more teens, in more ways than ever before.
VISIONNCSY connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge
social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity.
NCSY inspires Jewish teens through informal Jewish education, retreats
and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership
development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of
the Jewish community.
HISTORYNCSY is a world-renowned organization that has played a pivotal role in
the lives of Jewish teens around the globe. With the vision of Harold and
Enid Boxer a”h, the Orthodox Union founded NCSY in 1954 to provide
Jewish teens with the opportunity to build a strong connection to their
Jewish roots through inspirational moments and leadership skills.
MISSIONTo connect, inspire, and empower Jewish teens.
NCSY: BY THE NUMBERSNumber of cities in North America with active NCSYers
Number of teens who spent their summer in Israel with NCSY last year
Number of teens that NCSY reaches every year
of NCSY alumni have married another Jew
of NCSY alumni have provided a Jewish education for their children
of NCSY alumni have visited Israel at least once
1,2002,000
35,00098%95%85%
As a public school student in a largely gentile school, NCSY helped me survive with my Jewish identity intact. This whole path led me to live Jewish and marry Jewish. That would not have happened if not for NCSY.”
-Mindy W., Omaha, NE
NCSY runs more than 250 Jewish
culture clubs on public high school
campuses. The clubs provide
Jewish teens with programs that
strengthen their Jewish identity
and connection to Israel.
JEWISHCULTURE
CLUBS
ISRAEL EDUCATION
NCSY opened my eyes and heart and showed me that Israel is more than just a piece of land – it’s an inheritance, a history, and a legacy. Most importantly- it’s my Jewish home.”
- Sarah R., Boca Raton, FL
Before students face anti-Israel activity on college
campuses, NCSY educates them so they will know how
to respond. NCSY continues to develop new initiatives to
educate high school students including experiential Israel
education, formal classroom and online teaching, and
missions to Israel.
Latte & Learning brings Judaism to
local coffee shops and serves up Torah
in a relaxed and fun setting. By meeting
teens where they want to be, Latte &
Learning is the place for teens to ask
questions, voice their feelings, and
connect with each other.
LATTE & LEARNING
SHABBATON WEEKENDSShabbaton Weekends inspire and educate Jewish teens in a spiritual
atmosphere conducive to religious pride and growth. They provide an
opportunity for public school students and yeshiva day school students to
interact together in a traditional Shabbat environment. For many of these
teens, this is their first Shabbat experience. NCSY continues to lead the
way in innovative Shabbaton programming.
SOCIAL ACTIONNCSY’s social action experiences create the foundation
for a life of service to the world. Whether it’s responding
to natural disasters, delivering food to the poor, or running
local toy drives, NCSYers gain valuable lessons in giving
back to their local and global communities.
TODAY’S TEENS.TOMORROW’S LEADERS.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR shows teen leaders
how to get the most from their roles on regional board.
This weekend event trains teens to work as a team, take
charge of a program, and bring ideas to life.
LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP brings together the top 100
teen leaders from around the country for four days of
intense workshops and team building. By the time they
leave, teens learn the skills they need to inspire and
motivate others to make a difference.
JEWISH UNITY MENTORING PROGRAM (JUMP)
places yeshiva day school student leadership front and
center. Through several challenges that put teens in the
driver’s seat, students learn the skills they need to be a
positive force in the Jewish community.
LEADERSHIP
THE JERUSALEM JOURNEY (TJJ) takes public
school teens on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through
the land of Israel. This experience combines the
best of touring and fun with social action, political
advocacy and Torah study. Time and again, TJJ
continues to strengthen a teen’s tie to Israel.
GIRLS ISRAEL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (GIVE)
teaches high school girls the art of giving back.
From soup kitchens to medical clowning to painting
schools in poor towns, GIVE participants contribute
to the many needs of Jews living in Israel.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
NCSY Summer Programs are more than just summer
trips. They’re one of the most meaningful and memorable
experiences of a person’s life. NCSY runs nine unique summer
programs in the US, Israel and Europe that cater to teens with
different interests and backgrounds.
of Kollel participants feel that Kollel enhanced their connection to Judaism.
of Michlelet participants feel a stronger sense of Jewish identity.
92%
90%
YARCHEI KALLAHYarchei Kallah provides public school
teens with an opportunity to learn Torah
and Jewish values during their winter
break. Students from across North
America gather for five days of profound
Torah study.
Yarchei Kallah changed my life. Since the trip I have become more observant of Shabbat. It has made me want to learn and do more to connect with Judaism.”
–Ashley B., Thornhill, ON
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTSFriday Night Lights (FNL) brings the Shabbaton
experience to towns with limited Jewish
resources. FNL advisors light up the community
and build close relationships with teens and their
parents.
FNL is a beautiful experience giving teens who have not experienced Shabbat the opportunity to connect with those who have. Nothing opens up teens to the idea of Judaism like a Friday night Shabbat dinner spent with friends discovering the inner beauty of Judaism.”
– Amanda E., Roslyn, NY
TORAH HIGH is a unique after-school Jewish studies
program where public school students can receive high
school credits. The classes are taught by experienced
teachers who make classroom material come alive.
The JUDAIC SCHOLARS INSTITUTE, in partnership with
Long Island University and March of the Living, offers
college credit to high school students. The college courses
provide a strong foundation in Jewish history, literature
and philosophy for any teen interested in discovering and
cultivating a greater sense of Jewish identity.
The SENATOR BEN CARDIN JEWISH SCHOLARS
PROGRAM provides leadership training to teenagers
passionate about combining community service and
Jewish values. The program merges mentorship with
engaging education by influential leaders in the fields
of law, finance, government and the nonprofit sector.
The program concludes with hands-on advocacy and
leadership opportunities in Maryland and Washington, DC.
HIGHER EDUCATION
AND MORE...SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ISRAEL
Every year, NCSY provides over $500,000 in scholarships to Jewish teens
who want to spend time in Israel. The scholarships go towards summer
programs or gap year programs such as a yeshiva, seminary, or university.
TORAH BY PHONE is one of the ways NCSYers and advisors keep in touch
during the year. Each week, NCSYers pick a topic to learn with their advisor
over the phone. These sessions not only introduce teens to Jewish texts and
concepts, but also provide them with a mentor.
JEWISH HOLIDAY PROGRAMS instill joy and meaning into the lives of teens
and their communities. NCSY runs creative and informative programs that
bring these treasured holidays to life.
DINNER & LEARNING, like Latte & Learning, is a place for Jewish teens to
gather, learn and enjoy each other’s company. Dinner & Learning: Food for
the body. Food for the soul.
ALUMNIALUMNI CONNECTIONS partners with
Jewish professionals on campus to ensure
that the relationships developed through
NCSY do not end at graduation. This
allows their Jewish education to continue
into their college years.
NCSY is the international youth movement of the Orthodox Union.
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
11 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10004
212.613.8233
NCSY.ORG
FACEBOOK.COM/MYNCSY
TWITTER.COM/NCSY