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About

WHY: THE CHALLENGE

The teenage years are challenging at the best of times. Add being a recent immigrant to the mix, and the challenge is even greater. Anglo teens are confronting questions of who they are and how they can have an impact on their new surroundings. They have left the communities and familiarity they grew up with, and they are not yet comfortable in their new environments. They struggle with cultural differences, social limitations, the language barrier and even a desire to contribute to society without a framework in which they can do so.

WHAT: OUR MISSION

NCSY Israel is the premier youth movement in Israel dedicated to connecting, inspiring and empowering English-speaking teens through the values of Zionism, Torah and Tradition. Since 2015, we have enhanced Anglo teen’s religious and national connection to Israel, positively impacted their attitude towards National Service, and have provided integration support to acclimate into Israeli Society.

WHO: OUR POPULATION

NCSY Israel specifically serves 9th-12th grade boys and girls, a model different than any other youth movement in Israel. Teens are provided with a dedicated and caring staff consisting of local chapter director couples in each of our chapters along with a team of college-aged madrichim and madrichot. All of our advising staff have completed a form of National Service, an important element in guiding teens on their next steps post high school.

HOW WE DO IT

Role Models & Relationship Building

Relationships are a core element of our mission. Through our programming 9th-12th grade teens are provided with college-age madrichim and madrichot, a model different than any other youth movement in Israel. Each chapter is headed by a male and female Chapter Director couple so teen participants always have someone they can turn to. Additionally, over 90% of our advising staff have completed the army or national service, an important element in guiding teens on their next steps post high school. Teens develop close connections with the dedicated and experienced staff who are available for support and guidance in the teens’ life journeys and decisions in Israel.

Teens are also exposed to a network of friends and peers, both within their communities and throughout Israel. In fact, NCSY Israel is the only Israel youth movement that regularly brings together youth from different chapters across the country, which teens report they really appreciate. Close friendships are made through NCSY Israel which often continue well after teens have graduated and moved on to different places.

Education & Intentionality

Underlying all NCSY Israel programming is our educational messaging and intentionality. Our events are created with three areas of focus: educational, social and cultural. Relatable and engaging content is created by our Educational Director with these areas in mind and learning always includes discussions giving teens the ability to voice their thoughts and feelings. The informal setting encourages teens to be open in both sharing their views and hearing the other views being presented.

Programming & Events

Our programming balances regional and chapter events so that teens can always find an event that is right for them. Regional events bring together teens from our 5 chapters across Israel, while chapter events enable teens to gather locally in smaller groups.