Summer 2013

We started our first day of chessed on NCSY GIVE in Beit Avot Hod, where we met some very special elderly people. From there we visited Yad Sarah and were a part of their amazing efforts to help those in need by cleaning and maintaining walkers. Right now we are currently in Gan Sacher making pita and Israeli salad with our friends from Alei Siach. What an outstanding first day on GIVE!

We’ve finally arrived!

NCSY GIVE has arrived at Mevasseret where all of the GIVErs have settled in and begun to take in the beautiful scenery!

After orientation, an ice breaker, and a delicious lunch, we made our way to the Old City. This was our first outing as a group and it was especially memorable for several GIVErs, as this was their first time visiting the Kotel.

We are off to dinner followed by an early night so we can all rest up for our first chesed tomorrow!

We are at the gate ready to begin our journey.

The girls are super excited…Israel here we come on NCSY GIVE 2013!

Here are a few photos while you wait…

Hi! I’m Erin Stiebel and I’m super psyched for yet another awesome summer on NCSY GIVE! This will be my 9th summer working for NCSY Summer Programs and my 5th summer serving as the Director of GIVE. Woah. Time flies when you’re trying to bring back the fanny pack! I’m originally from SIlver Spring, MD, but spent several years in NY while attending Stern College and pursuing my Masters in Business and Jewish Education. I recently relocated to Detroit, MI, where I live with my husband David, who will be the first official male member of the NCSY GIVE family! We are the proud owners of a hot pink Hello Kitty microwave and a car that is older than most of you.

Can’t wait to meet everyone tomorrow and begin another summer of inspiration, perspiration and an insanely awesome obsession with Hashem!

This Time Tomorrow we will be en route to Israel!

We will all G-d willing be on the plane with a few hours to go. Some of us will be meeting new friends, some of us will be reading or watching a movie, and some of us may even be sleeping (I doubt that), but we will all be starting the Best. Summer. Ever.

Hope you’re all ready! We at NCSY GIVE are so super excited to meet every single one of you and begin what is sure to be the most unbelievable summer!

See you all tomorrow!

Hey GIVErs!

My name is Ariella Aharon, from Queens, NY. I went to Central for high school, MMY for seminary and I will Be’ezrat Hashem be graduating Queens College this upcoming Fall semester. I’m 4’11 and 1/2, and get an afro in the morning. I love dancing, singing, crazy adventures, and playing soccer. I have an innate love for Eretz Yisael and want to make aliyah…yesterday. I have an Ashkenaz neshama with a Sfradi spirit!

Get ready for the summer of your lives!!!

Hiiii amazing GIVErs and family!!! My name is Leora Clair and I am beyond honored to work on GIVE this summer! I went as a camper a few years back and truly feel that it is a life changing experience – chessed, in Israel, with amazing girls, and a motto of “Hashem loves you” guarantees an incredible summer! I’m a born and bred Chicagoan and attended Ida Crown Jewish Academy for high school. For seminary I went to MMY (whooo!) and am enrolled in Stern’s Honor Program, Baruch Hashem! Thank G-d I have awesome things to look forward to with GIVE 2013 being at the top of my list! Tizku L’mitzvot and get excited! This summer is gonna rock your socks off 🙂 🙂 🙂

There’s just ONE more shabbos until we set out for the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Hope all you GIVErs out there have a beautiful, spiritual, and RESTFUL shabbos!

See you all bright and early on Tuesday!

Hi Everyone! My name is Amy Mauskopf and I am originally from Oceanside, NY, although I currently reside in Washington Heights. I am a special ed teacher in Yeshivat Noam (Paramus, NJ) where I mostly teach reading and math to third graders. My role on GIVE is head advisor/logistics, which basically means I take care of anything that requires serious organizational skills (I love making lists!) I had such an amazing summer on GIVE last year that I couldn’t give up the opportunity to come again! I hope you all have a wonderful last shabbos before GIVE and I can’t wait to meet you on Tuesday!