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Summer 2014

Staff Spotlight: Batsheva Blaustein

 

 

Hi guys, My name is Batsheva Blaustein and I’m from Chicago. I went to Hanna Sacks for highschool, and I just graduated college. This upcoming year I’m taking a gap year, and will be a madricha in Russia. After that I will hopefully be starting PT school next fall. I’m super excited for the summer, for GIVE and especially for hiking and caving in a land like no other! Can’t wait to meet all of you, and have the Best.Summer.Ever.

Blaustein, Batsheva

Summer 2014 Promo

Get Ready for the Best. Summer. Ever.

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

Each NCSY summer program is lead by experienced and talented professionals who have spent the year researching and planning awesome 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!

Websites will be regularly updated throughout the summer, with the latest pictures and blog posts, to keep you informed and up to date about all the exciting events that happen. So visit frequently and get pumped up for what’s sure to be a great summer!

Make sure to like GIVE on Facebook and follow us on Instagram & Twitter!

Staff Spotlight: Yali Cohen

My name is Yali Cohen and I just finished my second year in Stern College. I am from sunny La Jolla, CA. A born and raised California girl through and through! I’ve been an NCSY advisor for two years now on the West Coast, but this is my first NCSY summer program and I could not be more stoked for the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. You must be wondering, who is this California chick? So, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I like Pina Coladas and getting stuck in the rain, and the feel of the ocean (but I’m not so into the taste of champagne). I also like to move it move it and the windows down, chillin’ with the radio on. I like to eat apples and bananas and I like to dance dance dance dance.I’m a total music addict (all previous facts are not only true, but song lyrics) and I have not only perfected the art of making iced coffee but, I drink at least one every day. Rain or shine. Or hail or snow. I’m most looking forward to hiking in Ein Gedi with all of you. Can’t wait until the summer, see you at the airport!

Cohen, Yael

Staff Spotlight: Alexa Ratner, Head of Programming

 

 

Hi! My name is Alexa Ratner and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I graduated from Yeshiva Atlanta in 2012. Then I spent a year learning in the Old City of Jerusalem at Midreshet Harova, post high school seminary. I just finished my sophomore year at Stern College, in the Sy Syms Business School. Effective as of next year, I will be the Vice President of Syms Student Council. I am an NCSY advisor for BIG WHAT?? BIG EAST!! and on a scale of 1-10 regarding my excitement for GIVE, I am about a 100!! I am especially excited to return to the Old City! Looking forward to an awesome summer with all of you!

 

Rather, Alexa

Staff Spotlight: Jenny Konigsberg

Hey there! My name is Jenny Konigsberg, and I’m so excited for GIVE! I live in

Queens, NY and am currently a New Jersey NCSY advisor. I went to SKA for

high school, Michlalah for seminary, and am now studying in Queens College.

Fun fact about me – I’m allergic to all fruits, except citrus ones…that’s why I

can’t wait to get a red grapefruit re:freeze from re:bar this summer! I can’t

wait to meet you and have an AWESOME summer!

Konigsberg, Jenny

Staff Spotlight: Daphna Weingarten

Hey Guys! My name is Daphna Weingarten and I am super excited to meet all of you and to spend the Best Summer EVER with you all! I am from the Woodmere, New York. I went to SKA for high school, MMY for seminary and I am currently in Queens College. The Shuk is one of my favorite places to hang out. I am so excited for the Israeli nuts and fruits because it is the best fruit in the whole world! And don’t worry I will share its awesomeness with you all! We are going to have the best time doing all our various chessed trips and spending 5 weeks in the holy land! Get pumped for the Best Summer Ever!

Weingarten, Daphna

NCSY GIVE Staff Highlights

NCSY GIVE Staff Highlights coming to your newsfeed soon!

Meanwhile, check out the pictures of your NCSY GIVE staff for 2014 on the GIVE website.

Can’t wait for the Best.Summer.Ever