ncsy summer 2012 brochure

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5 ............JOLT

6 ............TJJ

7 ............TJJA

8 ............Kollel

9 ............BILT

10 .......... Michlelet

11 ........... GIVE

12 .......... Camp Sports

13 .......... Comparison Chart

14 .......... Parents’ Page

16 .......... About NCSY

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For more information about individual NCSY Summer Programs and to register online, please visit www.ncsysummer.com.

NCSY Summer Programs11 Broadway, 14th FloorNew York, NY 100041-888-TOUR-4-YOUwww.ncsysummer.com

www.ncsy.org

NCSY is the international youth movement of the OU.

For decades, NCSY Summer Programs have been recognized as one of the most

meaningful, enjoyable and memorable experiences of a teenager’s life. With close

to a dozen Summer Programs in the US, Israel and Europe, NCSY provides a broad

range of programming for teens across the spectrum of interests and educational

backgrounds.

NCSY Summer Programs long-lasting impact stems from the dedicated advisors

and support of NCSY regional programming throughout the year. NCSY Summer

Programs are known to have the most down-to-earth and caring advisors. They

not only ensure every participant is happy and having a fun summer, but also

ensure each and every teen has a productive and growth-oriented summer.

NCSY Summer Programs are professionally run from start to finish. We are

dedicated to providing first-class service to all our NCSY families. Whether it’s our

commitment to the safety and well-being of every NCSYer or communicating with

parents throughout the year, NCSY Summer Programs staff is here to serve you.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful summer with you and your family.

Sincerely,

4 ............ICE

5 ............JOLT

6 ............TJJ

7 ............TJJA

8 ............Kollel

9 ............BILT

10 .......... Michlelet

11 ........... GIVE

12 .......... Camp Sports

13 .......... Comparison Chart

14 .......... Parents’ Page

16 .......... About NCSY

GET MORE

OUT OF

SUMMER

Rabbi Steven Burg

International Director, NCSY

David Cutler

Director, NCSY Summer Programs

ICE

“NCSY ICE was an experience of a lifetime. I learned so much

more about Judaism, Israel, and myself! I made the most

amazing friends, and I now have the most incredible memories.

It truly was the GREATEST summer ever!”

- Danielle B., St. Louis Park, MN

ICE is the best way to see the world while exploring your Jewish

heritage and reconnecting your Jewish soul. Participants visit

Spain, Gibraltar and finally, journey to Israel to visit Safed,

Eilat, Tiberius and many more cities and sites. The trip reviews

and renews Jewish history by tracking the life of the Rambam

and Spanish Jewry while touring the country’s most popular

attractions.

Quite literally a life changer, ICE, led by amazing staff who

give teens the summer of their lives, provides memories and

inspiration for a lifetime.

• Tour the Royal Palace and enjoy a picnic-style lunch in Plaza

Espana

• Experience Seville under the stars on a river cruise

• Spend Shabbat with the Jewish community in the majestic

city of Gibraltar

• Explore the land of Israel from top to bottom

Dates: JULY02 -AUG05

Email: [email protected]

Eligibility: Current 10th, 11th or

12th grade (coed)

Director: Rabbi Israel Lashak

REGISTER TODAY AT

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www.ncsysummer.com/ice

JOLT

“JOLT strengthened my personal relationship with G-d and

imbued me with a proud and unshakable Jewish identity.”

– Yisrael W., Miami, FL

JOLT is the premier international leadership program providing

select high school teens with a transformational experience

across three countries.

• Poland- Participants will learn about the rich Jewish past on

European soil, reflect on the enormity of the Holocaust and

celebrate in a community reborn.

• Austria- JOLT participants create a camp for unaffiliated

European Jewish children where they infuse Jewish pride in

the campers.

• Israel- Teens will channel the experiences of Poland and

Austria while focusing on what it means to be a

Jewish leader.

JOLT is a life-changing experience providing teens with a rare

opportunity to work directly with unaffiliated children who are not

privileged to have a Jewish education. JOLT requires a lot of hard

work but also includes touring and fun and exciting activities.


(Begins with Shabbaton in NY)


Eligibility: Current 10th, 11th or 12th

grade (coed)

Director: Rabbi Nahum Zak

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WWW.NCSYSUMMER.COM

www.ncsysummer.com/jolt

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TJJ

“The Jerusalem Journey was an experience that has forever

changed my life. I have come back to my public high school a

better and more educated Jew. It’s an experience you have to see

to believe!” - Molly S., Schenectady, NY

TJJ (The Jerusalem Journey) is the most affordable, all-

inclusive Israel trip for public school teens. TJJ offers a fun

and transformative summer by allowing teens to learn more

about their Jewish heritage through hands-on, meaningful

experiences.

TJJ includes exciting activities all over Israel such as jeeping

through the Judean desert, hiking through the hills of Israel,

snorkeling in the Mediterranean Sea, kayaking down the Jordan

River as well as rappelling, rock climbing, shopping, torpedo

boating and more!

TJJ participants gain an appreciation for both the historical

and modern sites of Israel. Pray at The Western Wall, tour the

Old City of Jerusalem, and be inspired in the spiritual city of

Tzfat. Experience what life was like in biblical times during an

overnight stay at the Bedouin tents - camel riding included.



Eligibility: Current 9th, 10th, 11th

or 12th grade public

school students (coed)

Director: Rabbi Barry Goldfischer

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www.ncsysummer.com/tjj

TJJA

“TJJ Ambassadors provided me with the religious environment

and experiences in Israel I needed and the politically-aware

programming I craved. TJJ Ambassadors blends Torah,

Judaism, leadership, and politics together into an unparalleled

summer program.” – Judah J., Cherry Hill, NJ

TJJ Ambassadors (TJJA) is five-week Israel program for public

schools teens. Now in its third summer, Ambassadors combines

leadership training, sightseeing and interacting with Israeli

politicians in order to learn about Israel advocacy.

TJJ Ambassadors is for motivated public school teens who are

invested in growth, leadership and learning while simultaneously

having fun.

TJJA participants learn how to serve as representatives for the

state of Israel and the Jewish people. TJJA is not just for teens

that have previously attended TJJ; many of the participants

have never been on TJJ or visited Israel before.




or 12th grade public

school students (coed)

Director: Rabbi Barry Goldfischer

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AMBASSADORS (VIDEO) BY

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KOLLEL

“Kollel was the most inspirational and fun program, with a

perfect balance of learning, sports, and tiyulim! I couldn’t have

asked for a better summer!” - Daveed H., Cincinnati, OH

NCSY Kollel is a six-week, all-boys Israel learning program

geared towards motivated high school students looking for a

combination of learning, sports, fun, and touring. Kollel’s well-

earned reputation for excellence is based on close to twenty

years of providing a unique experience that is both challenging

and exhilarating.

NCSY Kollel divides the day between interactive learning and

playing first-class sports in highly competitive leagues. For

those non sports enthusiasts, there are frequent mini-trips,

an internet-enabled computer room, and an on-campus

swimming pool.

Kollel’s program visits virtually all the same destinations that full

touring programs see and allows participants to choose the trip

that fits them best by providing different options for every trip.




or 12th grade boys

Director: Rabbi Moshe Benovitz

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BILT

Boys Israel Leadership Training (BILT) is an exciting new

program for boys who want to challenge themselves while also

having an incredible time. The five-week expedition through

Israel will test participant’s endurance through challenges

such as a cross-country trek (yam l’yam – coast to coast), army

training on an IDF base and running a camp for Israeli kids.

On BILT, participants will:

• Volunteer at places such as a camp for Israeli kids and an

occupational factory for the blind

• Camp out and cookout under the stars of Kfar Shamai

during a four-day trek across the country

• Build and race rafts on the Kinneret and snorkel in Eilat

• Experience life on a kibbutz for a week

Push your physical and mental limits and challenge yourself on

this groundbreaking journey through Israel.

Dates: JULY09-AUG13



or 12th grade boys

Director: TBA

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www.ncsysummer.com/bilt

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SUMMER 2012

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MICHLELET

“Michlelet was inspiring, productive, but most of all FUN!”

-Chaya L., Chicago, IL

Experience Michlelet and experience the summer of a lifetime!

Michlelet is an incredibly balanced program, incorporating

interactive learning, meaningful chesed trips, touring the land of

Israel from top to bottom and most of all, tons of fun!

Michlelet prides itself on creating a warm, friendly, atmosphere

where girls forge long-lasting friendships with girls and

madrichot from all over North America. Michlelet is based on

the beautiful campus of Reishit Yerushalaim in Beit Shemesh.

Amenities include air-conditioned rooms, indoor basketball

courts, tennis courts, work-out rooms and three nutritious,

catered meals a day.

A summer on Michlelet is a summer you will never forget!




or 12th grade girls

Director: Mrs. Rivka Yudin

www.ncsysummer.com/michlelet

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FROM MICHLELET BY SCANNING

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GIVE

“This past summer on NCSY GIVE changed my life forever. The

amazing chesed opportunities and inspiring Torah learning

with counselors and friends provided me with the tools to

appreciate life as a Jew and to live my life to the fullest! My

summer on GIVE was unbelievable.” – Isabella S., Cleveland, OH

GIVE (Girls Israel Volunteer Experience) is an all-girls, five-

week Israel-based summer program that focuses heavily on

volunteering and chesed opportunities while traveling the

country.

GIVE’s chesed activities include creating a carnival for children

from Sderot, teaching Ethiopian children how to read Hebrew,

developing and participating in activities with mentally disabled

children and adults and much more!

The fun, family-oriented atmosphere on GIVE allows girls to

grow in their passion for chesed and love of Judaism all while

having a blast, touring, learning, and making friendships that will

last a lifetime!




or 12th grade girls

Director: Erin Cooper

www.ncsysummer.com/give

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CAMP SPORTS

“NCSY CAMP SPORTS WAS AMAZING! I learned so much about

the Jewish culture that my head couldn’t fit it all in! The sports

were fun. The trips were awesome! Great food. Great cookouts.

Great friends! GREAT MEMORIES! BEST SUMMER EVER!”

- Joshua L., Cincinnati, OH

Camp Sports is a four-week, all-boys summer camp that focuses

on both recreational and highly competitive sports. Located

on the Ner Israel campus in Baltimore, Maryland, Camp Sports

has air-conditioned rooms, delicious food and excellent sports

facilities.

Camp Sports enables participants to hone their athletic skills

and learn relevant Torah. The participants go on exciting day

and night trips including paintball and major and minor league

baseball games. Thanks to the support from NCSY’s Ben Zakkai

Honor Society, there are generous scholarships available for this

program.

Boys from all over the US and Canada, from different backgrounds

and a wide variety of schools, come to Camp Sports.



Eligibility: Current 8th, 9th, 10th,

11th or 12th grade boys

Director: Rabbi Jon Green

www.ncsysummer.com/camp_sports

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PROGRAM LOCATION ELIGIBILITY DATES DURATION

BILT Israel Grades 9 - 12* July 9 - Aug 13 5 weeks

Camp Sports Baltimore, MD Grades 8 - 12* July 4 - Aug 1 4 weeks

GIVE Israel Grades 9 - 12* July 9 - Aug 13 5 weeks

ICE Spain, Israel Grades 9 - 12* July 2 - Aug 5 5 weeks

JOLTNY, Poland, Austria, Israel

Grades 10 - 12* July 6 - Aug 9 5 weeks

Kollel Israel Grades 9 - 12* July 3 - Aug 12 6 weeks

Michlelet Israel Grades 9 - 12* July 2 - Aug 12 6 weeks

TJJ IsraelGrades 9 - 12*

Public School Only July 4 - Aug 1 4 weeks

TJJ Ambassadors IsraelGrades 10 - 12*

Public School Only July 2 - Aug 5 5 weeks

* CURRENTLY ENROLLED GRADE LEVEL

PROGRAMCHART

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We are thrilled that you are considering sending

your teen(s) on one of our NCSY Summer

Programs. We understand that making this

decision can be difficult so we have provided you

with some helpful information, to aid you and

your family in this decision.

PARENTS’ PAGE

SECURITYThe security and safety of your child is our number one concern. All of our international

touring programs have an armed security guard with them at all times. In addition, when in

Israel, our tour providers are in constant communication with the Ministry of Education in

regards to decisions concerning trip route, itinerary and lodging locations. While in Europe,

we consult with local security agencies and US consulates and embassies on a regular basis.

For all of our programs, we provide an updated phone message from the program director

available to you from our New York office. Each program is assigned a specific phone number

that you can call. In addition, in the event of any sudden changes, our program directors will

immediately update the hotline with their location and the progress of the program.

SCHOLARSHIPSFinancial aid is available based on need and is given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

The application for financial aid is part of the online registration process. In order to be

considered for financial assistance, you must fill out the online application and submit

your most recent tax return. TJJ and TJJ Ambassadors are not eligible for National NCSY

scholarships through the NCSY Summer Programs office.

Contact your local NCSY Regional office for additional information about scholarship

resources. You may also contact your local Jewish Federation, synagogue or other Jewish

institutions to inquire about scholarship opportunities in your area.

PRICINGAll prices can be found on the NCSY Summer Program website, www.ncsysummer.com.

The prices for international programs include round-trip airfare between JFK International

Airport in New York and the destination of the program. Pricing for all programs includes all

lodging, meals and touring expenses. We do recommend providing some spending money for

souvenirs and water.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor specific program-related questions, please feel free to call or e-mail

the NCSY Summer Program staff:

TJJ and TJJ Ambassadors

Devorah Becker 212-613-8145 [email protected]

GIVE, Kollel and Michlelet

Jen Goldman 212-613-8167 [email protected]

Camp Sports, ICE, JOLT and BILT

Elana Schwarzberg 212-613-8193 [email protected]

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ABOUT NCSY

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 connects with 35,000 teens in 219 cities across North America and in six countries across the globe.

POPULAR PROGRAMS

JEWISH CULTURE CLUBSJewish Culture clubs on public high school campuses provide Jewish teens with programs that strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel.

SHABBATON WEEKENDSShabbaton weekends inspire and educate Jewish teens in an atmosphere conducive to religious pride and growth. For many of these teens, this is their first Shabbat experience.

LATTE & LEARNINGLatte & Learning brings Judaism to local coffee shops and serves up Torah in a relaxed and fun setting. Latte & Learning is the place for teens to ask questions, voice their feelings, and connect with each other.

SUMMER PROGRAMSNCSY runs nine unique summer programs in the US, Israel and Europe that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds. The programs have proven to be life-altering trips, connecting teens to their heritage while having a fun time.

ATLANTIC SEABOARDRabbi Jonah [email protected]

CANADARabbi Glenn BlackRabbi Leib [email protected]

CENTRAL EASTRabbi Tzali [email protected]

MIDWESTRabbi Micah [email protected]

NEW ENGLANDRabbi Shmuel [email protected]

NEW JERSEYRabbi Yaakov [email protected]

NEW YORKRabbi Aryeh [email protected]

SOUTHERNTodd [email protected]

SOUTHWESTRabbi Israel [email protected]

UPSTATE NEW YORKMarc [email protected]

GET INVOLVED WITH NCSY IN YOUR AREA:

NCSY is the international youth movement of the OU

WEST COASTRabbi FE GoldbergRabbi Solly [email protected]

ARGENTINAMarce Kraweic011.54.11.4962.109 [email protected]

CHILEMichael [email protected]

GERMANYJosh [email protected]

ISRAELRabbi Yisroel [email protected]

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DR. BERNARD AND SARAH RIVKAH LANDER

FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPfor outstanding NCSY graduates

Sarah Rivkah Lander a”h & Dr. Bernard Lander zt”l

For information about theDr. Bernard and Sarah Rivkah Lander Leadership Scholarship

Please contact Judy Rieser: [email protected]

Contact: The Office of Admissions/LAS TOURO COLLEGE / 1602 Avenue J Brooklyn, NY 11230

Phone: 718-252-7800, exts. 299, 320

Email: [email protected] Or visit our website: www.touro.edu

Touro College South in Miami Beach: 305-535-1066 ext. 55400, [email protected]

Touro College Los Angeles: 323-822-9700, ext. 85155 [email protected]

Touro College is an equal opportunity institution.

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