A Belief in Every Jewish Teen

NCSY was founded by the Orthodox Union in 1954 with a belief in the potential of every Jewish teen. With the vision of Harold and Enid Boxer a”h, NCSY created opportunities for teens to experience Judaism, build meaningful relationships, and grow in their connection to the Jewish people. More than 70 years later, that same belief continues to guide NCSY as we reach tens of thousands of Jewish teens each year.

6 Countries

70+ Years inspiring Jewish teens

101 Chapters

2,000 Teens on NCSY summer programs

40,000 Teens reached each year

What We Believe

Judaism Made Personal

No two Jewish teens begin in the same place or follow the same path. NCSY meets teens where they are, giving them the space to ask questions, explore their Judaism, and grow toward their individual potential.

Relationships That Inspire

Jewish growth happens through relationships. Volunteer advisors, full-time staff, and peers create connections rooted in Torah that give teens the support, mentorship, and inspiration to grow.

Judaism You Can Experience

Judaism You Can Experience Judaism becomes meaningful when teens have opportunities to live it. Through school clubs, after-school programs, Shabbatons, volunteer opportunities, national conferences, and summer programs, teens encounter Torah and Jewish life in ways that can become truly their own.

Lives Transformed

Hear from teens and alumni whose lives have been impacted by NCSY.

NCSY SUMMER

Different Journeys, One NCSY Summer

Watch how NCSY Summer gives every teen the opportunity to grow on their own Jewish journey.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION
“Thank you so much for giving me and the rest of the New Jersey JSU Berrie Ambassadors Cohort the opportunity to travel to Florida and help someone in need. Not only was it an unforgettable experience in the sense that I was able to bond with people I otherwise would not have within the cohort, but more importantly, it gave me an opportunity to connect closer to God while working on a project that I loved!”

– Leah K

NCSY COUPLES

Ellie & Benny Frank

Mazel tov to Ellie and Benny Frank on their recent wedding in Israel! The couple first met as advisors on NCSY’s Next Step Israel Internships in 2024, where a shared summer of inspiring Jewish teens became the beginning of their own story.

NCSY SUMMER

I Thought I Was Simply Going to Drive a Bus

Burhan, the beloved bus driver of GIVE Bus 1, surprised the girls with a handwritten letter sharing how their kindness had made the journey meaningful for him, too. The feeling was mutual: throughout the trip, the girls made an effort to show Burhan how much they appreciated him, even making him his own focaccia during a culinary workshop. Kindness, it seemed, was traveling in both directions.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION

Coming Soon: JSU Presidents' Conference

JSU Presidents Conference brings together Jewish student leaders from across the country to connect, learn, and strengthen Jewish life in their schools. Watch this video from last year’s conference, and head to the JSU website to register for this year’s conference.

NCSY DAY SCHOOL
"The NCSY Yeshiva Masmidim Amud Yomi program gave me a limud everyday even when I had a busy schedule i was always able to fit it in! I loved (and am loving) this program!! Thanks so much!!! Can’t believe I’m finishing a mesechta with just 20 minutes a day!"

– DRS Junior

NCSY SUMMER

"I've Forgotten I'm Jewish Almost Every Day of My Life"

For Max, a summer in Israel transformed what it meant to remember he was Jewish. Ten months later, he was still putting on tefillin every day and had helped start a JSU club at his public school.

NCSY DAY SCHOOL

A New Era for 4G Five Towns

Meet Sara Ghoori, the new director of 4G Five Towns, who is helping the next generation of Jewish teen girls build meaningful friendships, strengthen their Jewish identity, and grow together.

NCSY SUMMER

Different Journeys, One NCSY Summer

Watch how NCSY Summer gives every teen the opportunity to grow on their own Jewish journey.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION
“Thank you so much for giving me and the rest of the New Jersey JSU Berrie Ambassadors Cohort the opportunity to travel to Florida and help someone in need. Not only was it an unforgettable experience in the sense that I was able to bond with people I otherwise would not have within the cohort, but more importantly, it gave me an opportunity to connect closer to God while working on a project that I loved!”

– Leah K

NCSY COUPLES

Ellie & Benny Frank

Mazel tov to Ellie and Benny Frank on their recent wedding in Israel! The couple first met as advisors on NCSY’s Next Step Israel Internships in 2024, where a shared summer of inspiring Jewish teens became the beginning of their own story.

NCSY SUMMER

I Thought I Was Simply Going to Drive a Bus

Burhan, the beloved bus driver of GIVE Bus 1, surprised the girls with a handwritten letter sharing how their kindness had made the journey meaningful for him, too. The feeling was mutual: throughout the trip, the girls made an effort to show Burhan how much they appreciated him, even making him his own focaccia during a culinary workshop. Kindness, it seemed, was traveling in both directions.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION

Coming Soon: JSU Presidents' Conference

JSU Presidents Conference brings together Jewish student leaders from across the country to connect, learn, and strengthen Jewish life in their schools. Watch this video from last year’s conference, and head to the JSU website to register for this year’s conference.

NCSY DAY SCHOOL
"The NCSY Yeshiva Masmidim Amud Yomi program gave me a limud everyday even when I had a busy schedule i was always able to fit it in! I loved (and am loving) this program!! Thanks so much!!! Can’t believe I’m finishing a mesechta with just 20 minutes a day!"

– DRS Junior

NCSY SUMMER

"I've Forgotten I'm Jewish Almost Every Day of My Life"

For Max, a summer in Israel transformed what it meant to remember he was Jewish. Ten months later, he was still putting on tefillin every day and had helped start a JSU club at his public school.

NCSY DAY SCHOOL

A New Era for 4G Five Towns

Meet Sara Ghoori, the new director of 4G Five Towns, who is helping the next generation of Jewish teen girls build meaningful friendships, strengthen their Jewish identity, and grow together.

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A Belief in Every Jewish Teen

What We Believe

Judaism Made Personal

Relationships That Inspire

Judaism You Can Experience

Different Journeys, One NCSY Summer

Ellie & Benny Frank

I Thought I Was Simply Going to Drive a Bus

Coming Soon: JSU Presidents' Conference

"I've Forgotten I'm Jewish Almost Every Day of My Life"

A New Era for 4G Five Towns

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