Regional Convention 2012 recap

June 19, 2012

This year’s Regional Convention was LEGENDARY! USYers enjoyed the best weekend ever, making our “family reunion” a true success!

The two co-Chairs, Lucas Eager Leavitt and Heather Moskowitz, worked tirelessly to make sure that everyone had a great time, while …

Chazak Spring Kinnus 2012 Recap

April 6, 2012

Well, we survived…who woulda’ thought? I am proud to say that all the castaways who washed up at Chazak Spring Kinnus 2012 at Merrick Jewish Centre were successfully rescued. The weekend began with all the participants receiving their very own …

Mid-Winter Kallah 2012 Recap

February 9, 2012

By Elan Weinberger, METNY President

This year’s Mid-Winter Kallah was AMAZING! USYers enjoyed great programming, Ruach, and friendships that will last for a lifetime. The theme, “METNY Goes Greek,” enticed everyone to wear togas, wreaths, and truly be a …

IC Philly 2011 Recap

January 4, 2012

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Kadima Shabbaton 2011 Recap

December 8, 2011

Kadima Shabbaton

Sara Finkelstein, METNY Membership/Kadima Vice President, 2011-2012

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to staff my last Kadima Shabbaton as a USYer. The weekend began on Friday afternoon when two buses filled with eager children arrived …

Regional Board Weekend Recap

September 27, 2011

METNY Regional Board Weekend Recap

A message from Tamar Schwartz, METNY USY Regional Youth Director & Elan Weinberger, METNY USY President

September 16-17, 2011

This past weekend, METNY USY held its Regional Board Weekend at Hillcrest Jewish …

Regional Convention Recap

June 10, 2011

Dear METNY USY, Alumni and Parents,

What can I say about my very first Regional Convention (RC) as Director…except that it blew me away.

It all began with Senior Night, a very moving evening for our 12th graders, some of …

The Impact of USY

June 3, 2011

by Arielle Mendelson, Plainview Jewish Center – Communications VP

Dear Parents of PJC students and incoming USYERS,

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Arielle Mendelson and I am Plainview Jewish Center’ United Synagogue Youth’s …

Meet 2011-2012 METNY USY President, Elan Weinberger

May 19, 2011

I am very excited to work this year as the METNY USY Regional President. It will be a year filled with fun, excitement and immense growth for our region. We will teach more about Israel, give more money to charity …