Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education

United Synagogue Youth (USY) - High School

Kadima Youth Group (Grades 6–8)

Ages:: Grades 9-12
Affiliation:: Conservative Movement (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism), Central Region USY (CRUSY)
Dues:: International, regional, and in some cases, chapter

About USY

USY is a congregation-based group and a part of the Conservative youth movement. They promote social activities, community service opportunities, Israel awareness, and religious experiences. They allow the opportunity for teenagers to become more knowledgeable in subjects that remain precious to all Jews, Judaism and Eretz Yisrael. Regional and international conventions are also offered. Convention applications and USY/CRUSY listerv are available online.

Programs and Opportunities

Community service
Social event
Cultural activities
Teen awareness/education
Jewish educational opportunities
Religious experiences
Retreats
Israel trips
Leadership development opportunities
Regional and international conferences
USY on wheels (summer program)
USY high in Israel
NATIV (for first year of college)
KOACH (group for college students)
Other community activities

Subsidies Available

USY provides subsidies on the regional level for:

USY on wheels
Israel trips
NATIV

USY and Kadima subsidies may be available through your congregation for:

USY on wheels
Israel trips
NATIV
Conferences
Retreats

Area Chapters

Metro Detroit
Farmington Hills: Adat Shalom Synagogue
West Bloomfield: Congregation Beth Ahm, Congregation B'nai Moshe
Oak Park: Congregation Beth Shalom
Bloomfield Hills/Southfield: Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Outside Metro Detroit
Kalamazoo: Congregation of Moses
Flint: Congregation Beth Israel
Ann Arbor: Beth Israel Congregation
Grand Rapids: Congregation Ahavas Israel

Contact Information

Contact:: Pam Feldman, USY Hevra West Outreach
Phone:: (248) 212-5767
E-mail:: pam4usy@yahoo.com
Website:: www.crusy.org
CRUSY Phone (regional office):: (216) 751-0606