OUR REGION
NCSY connects Jewish teens to their heritage through meaningful programs, dedicated advisors, and a vibrant community that feels like home.
OUR HISTORY
NCSY has been engaging Jewish teens and reconnecting them with their heritage since it was founded in 1954. Through the decades, NCSY has evolved and found new ways to make Judaism relevant to teens. Today, NCSY is in more places, connecting with more teens, in more ways than ever before.
NCSY reaches 35,000 teens from more than 200 cities across six countries each year. NCSY connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY inspires Jewish teens through informal Jewish education, retreats and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately-committed leaders of the Jewish community.
The advisors you know. The learning you’ll love.
We don’t just build programs.
We build Jewish leaders
OUR MISSION
Central East NCSY is dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering Jewish teens, encouraging a passionate appreciation for Judaism through Torah and Tradition. We believe that every Jewish teen, regardless of their background or level of observance, deserves a place where they feel they belong. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, foster leadership, and build lasting friendships.
From our legendary regional conventions to our intimate chapter latte-and-learns, we provide the tools for the next generation to take ownership of their Jewish journey.
OUR VISION
Local events, Shabbatons, and social programs give teens a warm place to belong and connect with friends.
Informal Jewish education and mentorship help teens explore Judaism in a way that feels relevant and alive.
Teens are invited to take responsibility, guide their peers, and make a positive impact in their community.
OUR STAFF
See how Central East NCSY staff is your daily source of inspiration.
Rabbi Tzali Freedman
Regional Director
Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum
Associate Regional Director
Associate Regional Director
Rabbi T, is the Associate Regional Director of Central East NCSY. He and his wife Elana have been inspiring and hosting teens in their home for a dozen years.
Rabbi T proves to inspire teens through connecting with them through innovative programming and his passion for the Jewish future. When asked to summarize all of Jewish Philosophy into one phrase, Rabbi T responded, “Choose to Live Awesome.”
Rabbi Noam Miller
Rabbi Noam Miller
Rabbi Noam Miller is the NCSY Detroit Chapter Director and JSU Coordinator. Raised in California, Rabbi Miller spent many years studying in yeshiva in Israel before embarking on a unique rabbinic career path. For seven years, he served as a rabbi for college students and young professionals in Germany, building community and Jewish engagement far from the traditional centers of Jewish life. He later moved to Detroit, where he joined Aish, before taking on his current role guiding teens through NCSY and JSU.
Drawing on his international experience — from the yeshivos of Israel to the college campuses of Germany — Rabbi Miller brings a global perspective and a deep well of experience connecting with young people to his work with Jewish teens in Detroit.
Rabbi Moshe Robinson
Rabbi Moshe Robinson, fondly known to the teens as Reb MAR, recently relocated to Cleveland from Waterbury, CT, where he now serves as the new Cleveland Chapter Director. A talented guitarist, Rubik’s Cube solver, and dedicated Torah scholar, Reb MAR brings a unique blend of skill and warmth to his role. His wife, Shana, is beloved for her chocolate chip cookies and gracious hospitality. The Robinsons have a two-year-old daughter, Aliza.
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