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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.

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