Hey everyone! I am blessed to be an advisor on GIVE this summer! I come all the way from a small town named Springfield, NJ (yes, as in the simpsons). I graduated Stern College (WOOO!!!) and Be’H (B’ezras Hashem) going to Kean University for their Occupational Therapy program next year! Things that I love: Jews, Israel, my family, my friends, laughing, peanut butter and chocolate, music, chessed, and NCSY.

GIVE 2013

My name is Zisse Hanfling and I’m from Teaneck New Jersey. I went to Maayanot Yeshiva for high school and then to MMY for my year in Israel. I am currently enrolled in Queens College. I attended NCSY GIVE as an NCSYer, and can’t wait to help staff GIVE 2013. I have a true passion for Israel ever since I had my bat mitzvah in Kever Rochel, and I hope one day to make Aliyah!

Sara Kaszovitz is my name,

I have a cousin who’s name is the same.

Teaneck New Jersey is where I’m from,

If you’d like to visit, you’re welcome to come.

Stern college is where I currently go to school,

I am 5 feet tall, always needing a step stool.

Swimming, learning Torah, and playing sports too,

Are some of the things that I love to do.

Camp Morasha is where I have gone in the past,

I can’t wait for GIVE 2013, I know it will be a blast! 

Heyaaa! What’s goin on my fellow brothers and sisters?! My name’s Aviyah Rosenwasser, born and raised in Chicago, IL! This year will be my fourth year on NCSY Give, and boy does it just keep getting better and better! I just finished my second year at MMY, and will be attending Bar Ilan University, after making Aliyah this summer B’Ezrat Hashem, on August 27! I hope that by then Mashiach will come, and you all will be joining me as I embark on my journey back home after 2000 years! 🙂 And things that I love…hmmm…too hard for me to pinpoint anything specifically! I just love everything! From people, to food, to Israel – the list just goes on and on… (Well, I guess except for hot cola hahaha!) Catchya later!

Hello 2013 NCSY GIVErs, parents, and friends!

We at NCSY GIVE are SO excited to embark on what will be one of the most amazing experiences of our lives!

As I’m sure many of you are beginning to prepare for the summer (only 16 days left!), we thought it would be helpful to introduce you to our staff.  For the next 2 weeks we will be posting a “Staff Spotlight” which will help you get to know our extraordinary staff.

Meet Rachel Hersch:

Hey guys, Rachel here! GIVE 2013 here we come! I just finished my first year of college at Stern and I’m so happy to be back in Israel for the summer. I love laughing, dancing at chagigas, and making quacking noises with my mouth. I’m cool and calm on the outside, but fun and crazy when you get to know me. Count on me to whip out a costume just for fun or to paint my face blue to brighten up your day. Can’t wait for the Best. Summer. Ever!!!!

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!

“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

NCSY Summer is shaping up and about to begin its largest summer yet. With close to 1,000 participants expected to attend one of NCSY’s 12 summer programs, it’s going to be an epic summer!

This summer, NCSY launched three new programs: ICE Israel, TJJ Plus and GIVE USA. ICE Israel is a co-ed program that travels through the land of Israel. TJJ Plus is a leadership program for public school teens that have already spent a summer on TJJ. The program begins in Poland where teens learn about their rich Jewish history and culminates with a unique Israel experience. Lastly, GIVE USA is an all-girls program based in Upstate New York that focuses on volunteering and service learning opportunities.

Each NCSY summer program is lead by experienced and talented professionals who have spent the year researching and planning exciting trips, activities and educational experiences. Now it’s your turn to let the summer unfold and see what’s in store for you. Get ready for the Best. Summer. Ever!

NCSY Summer Programs are more than just summer trips. They’re one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of a person’s life. NCSY runs twelve unique summer programs in the US, Israel and Europe that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds.