Going to synagogue.

Making a blessing over Shabbat candles

Connecting with our family and loved ones each Shabbat.

We experience these moments in our daily routines, but how often do we think of the journey we took to get to this place in our Judaism? Ask any of the tens of thousands of teens who have been impacted by NCSY and you will hear an inspiring amount of responses about their connection to their heritage and where it came from.

"I am in the middle of writing my college essay and NCSY comes up a lot. It really changed my life and I want to just thank you for all the hard work you did. I am really excited to see what we will do next year."

- Eli Moldavsky, JCHS Senior

For nearly 65 years, NCSY has provided Jewish teens with the inspiration they need to connect to their heritage. Composed of countless NCSY Moments, their collective experiences with NCSY have played a massive role in their observance today.

Today you have the incredible opportunity to create more NCSY moments for the next generation of Jewish teens looking for guidance. What kind of journey will you help create for them?

For only 24 hours we are raising $40,000 in support of NorCal NCSY expansion - to hire more staff, to run more programs, and to reach more teens.

A huge thank you to our generous community donors who will be matching donations.

Please ensure more kids become passionate about their Judaism though Jewish Student Union clubs in public schools, NCSY summer experiences in Israel, and Shabbatons which allow teens to meet other Jewish teens from all over the Bay.

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About NorCal NCSY

NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition. Beginning over 20 years ago with Holocaust Survivor Ernie Hollander, NCSY has been providing Jewish teens an opportunity to build a strong connection to their Jewish roots through inspiration and leadership skills. NorCal NCSY engages over a hundred teens from Oakland, Berkeley, Marin,San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, and Santa Rosa.

NorCal NCSY Expansion Fund

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