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.
Mission
To connect, inspire, and empower Jewish teens.
History
NCSY is a world-renowned organization that has played a pivotal role in the lives of Jewish teens around the globe. With the vision of Harold and Enid Boxer a”h, the Orthodox Union founded NCSY in 1954 to provide Jewish teens with the opportunity to build a strong connection to their Jewish roots through inspirational moments and leadership skills.
Vision
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 and instruments for positive change and renewal.
NCSY: By The Numbers
1,200 = Number of cities in North America with active NCSYers
2,000 = Number of teens that spent their summer in Israel with NCSY last year
35,000 = Number of teens that NCSY reaches every year
98% of NCSY alumni have married another Jew
95% of NCSY alumni have provided a Jewish education for their children
85% of NCSY alumni have visited Israel at least once