Hollywood, FL Bari Girnun girnunb@ncsy.org
WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIP MOVED FROM SHABBAT FOR NCSYER This year’s water polo state championship was moved from Shabbat so that NCSYer Lee Sahar from Hollywood Hills could compete. She is currently attending Machon Maatan.
Jacksonville, FL Rabbi Shaya Hauptman rabbihauptman@ncsy.org
JACKSONVILLE NCSY WINS CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Jacksonville NCSY ran and participated in nine Shabbatons, including three Regional Conventions, two Shabbat Experiences, two Friday Night Lights and two Jr. Regional Conventions. The Jacksonville teens also went on several outings including trips to Wild Adventures Theme Park, Disney Quest and rock climbing. The chapter launched Latte & Learning, enjoying almost complete attendance and participation from the teens. The Torah High program tripled in size with a very well-rounded program over the course of two semesters. The successful year concluded with Jacksonville bringing home the highly coveted Chapter of the Year award from Spring Regional. To celebrate, teens participated in a video journal and expressed their feelings about the past year’s success. To check out the year-end video, look up RabbiHauptman’s channel on Youtube.
Kendall, FL Rabbi Yossi Klugman klugmany@ncsy.org
KENDALL WELCOMES NEW CITY DIRECTOR JASON SEGELBAUM Kendall NCSY welcomes their new City Director, Jason Segelbaum. Jason has worked in the youth field for the last 14 years. Jason now brings his talents to Kendall NCSY and he has great plans for this coming year including weekly programming for both NCSY and Jr. NCSY chapters, a bimonthly Latte & Learn and a Shabbaton to kick-off the year.
Palm Beach, FL Didy Waks didy.waks@gmail.com
TEENS CELEBRATE SHABBAT AROUND THE WORLD Palm Beach teens ate and explored the Jewish foods and traditions from communities across the world as part of the Shabbat Around the World program. From Israel to Mexico, China to Australia, dozens of teens enjoyed cuisine from around the world. The dinner was hosted by Didy and Devorah Waks of NCSY and the Palm Beach Synagogue.
Teens from San Diego have the opportunity to participate in a social action mission and understand what it means to truly give back to the community.
Savannah, GA Rabbi Eli Lob lobe@ncsy.org
SAVANNAH TAKES HOME CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE Savannah NCSY took home Chapter of Excellence at Southern’s Spring Regional. The chapter’s
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biggest accomplishment was a 400 percent increase over the past two years for teens attending Israel summer programs, gap year programs and seminaries. The JSU club at Benedictine Catholic Military School has broken all records, with all six teens planning on visiting Israel within the year.
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