Make a Difference

NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.

NCSY Summer Programs - Kollel

Learn about the six-week, all boys Israel summer program geared towards motivated high school students who are looking for a combination of learning, fun, sports, and touring.

The Jerusalem Journey (TJJ) – Public School Teens React

Experience the powerful impact that TJJ’s four-week Israel touring program has on public school teens.

TJJ Ambassadors – Tomorrow’s Jewish Leaders

A co-ed, five-week, Israel program for public school teens combining leadership training, social action, and touring.

NCSY Girls Israel Volunteer Experience (GIVE)

Make a difference on this all girls, five-week Israel based program that primarily focuses on volunteering and chessed opportunities while travelling Israel.

TJJ – Connecting to Judaism through adventures around Israel

Discover the land of Israel during the four-week Israel touring program designed specifically for public school teens interested in having a fun experience while learning about their heritage.

Meet the Staff

International HQ
North America Directors
International Directors

Rabbi Steven Burg
International Director
212.613.8233
burg@ou.org

Keevy Fried
Associate International Director
212.613.8144
friedk@ou.org

Rabbi Glenn Black
Director of Strategic Planning
905-761-6279
blackg@ncsy.org

David Cutler
Director of NCSY Summer Programs & Finances
212-613-8317
cutlerd@ncsy.org

Rabbi Dave Felsenthal
Director of Alumni
212-613-8153
rabbidave@ncsy.org

Jenni Richton
Associate Director of Special Projects
212-613-8258
richtonj@ncsy.org

Duvi Stahler
Director of Marketing and Innovation
212.613.8329
stahlerd@ncsy.org

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin
Associate Director of Education
212-613-8247
dbash@ou.org

Dan Hazony
Director of Information Systems
212-613-8339
hazonyd@ncsy.org

Atlantic Seaboard
Rabbi Jonah Lerner
410-358-6279

Canada
Rabbi Leib Irons
905-761-6279

Central East
Rabbi Tzali Freedman
248-557-6279

Midwest
Rabbi Micah Greenland
847-677-6279

New England
Rabbi Shmuel Miller
617-332-6279

New Jersey
Rabbi Yaakov Glasser
201-862-0250

New York
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
516-569-6279

Northwest
Rabbi Stephen Berger
604-736-7607

Southern
Todd Cohn
913-515-8154

Southwest
Rabbi Israel Lashak
972-239-5705

Upstate New York
Marc Fein
718-216-6445

West Coast
Rabbi Effie Goldberg
310-229-9000

Israel Center
Rabbi Yisroel Goren
011-972-2-566-7787