The general aim of the United Synagogue Youth Program is to bring about a meaningful and fully reciprocal encounter of Judaism, the Jewish people, and the Synagogue on one side, and the Jewish teenager on the other. As a result of this encounter, the Jewish teenager will, firstly, demonstrate and experience how the Jewish way of living, through study, action and fellowship, leads to personal fulfillment and growth while meeting his/her spiritual and social needs, and, secondly, make a significant contribution to his synagogue, community, society and the Jewish people.
USY is divided into 17 Regions from all over the United States and Canada. The International level of USY is quite large and sponsors many programs. In most cases, you will deal directly with the Regional Office located in Thornhill and will not have much contact with the International office in New York. However, this information is important for you to have readily available.
The general aim of the United Synagogue Youth Program is to bring about a meaningful and fully reciprocal encounter of Judaism, the Jewish people, and the Synagogue on one side, and the Jewish teenager on the other. As a result of this encounter, the Jewish teenager will, firstly, demonstrate and experience how the Jewish way of living, through study, action and fellowship, leads to personal fulfillment and growth while meeting his/her spiritual and social needs, and, secondly, make a significant contribution to his synagogue, community, society and the Jewish people. 
