October 10, 2005

New NCSY Regional Directors

Ms. Jamie Vichinsky Named New Regional Director of Upstate New York Region Of NCSY, OU’s Renowned Youth Program

Ms. Jamie Vichinsky has been appointed Regional Director of the Upstate New York Region of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), the Orthodox Union’s renowned youth program for junior high and high school students. The Region’s central office is located in New York City, with chapters in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Schenectady and Syracuse.

“Under Ms. Vichinsky’s leadership, Upstate New York will continue to expand and reach out to Jewish teens in isolated cities, as a result of her relaxed, fun attitude combined with her dynamic energy. Never let her soft-spoken manner fool you -- it masks a fervent, goal oriented leader,” declared OU President, Stephen J. Savitsky.

“During my short tenure as National Director of NCSY, there have been a few particular developments that have given me the most satisfaction, such as knowing that all the newly installed regional directors are NCSY personnel,” said Rabbi Steven Burg, who recently assumed his position. “This new crop of regional directors has grown-up professionally in NCSY, been mentored by NCSY staff, and has chosen to stay with NCSY because these directors have grown wholly dedicated and committed to our organization. I believe one of the greatest testaments of NCSY’s success lies in this new generation of leaders that NCSY, itself, has cultivated.”

Programming for this school year is already underway. To attend NCSY programs and activities, or for additional information, contact Ms. Vichinsky at (212) 613-8145 or e-mail her at hinda@ou.org. Visit the Upstate New York Region’s website at www.harsinaincsy.org.

Ms. Jamie Vichinsky, NCSY Regional Director of Upstate New York.

Rabbi Efraim (Effie) Goldberg Named New Regional Director of the West Coast of NCSY, OU’s Renowned Youth Program

Rabbi Efraim (Effie) Goldberg has been appointed Regional Director of the West Coast Region of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), the Orthodox Union’s renowned youth program for junior high and high school students. The Region’s central office is located in Los Angeles, with chapters in Irvine, La Hoya, Palo Alto, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and The Valley.

“Rabbi Goldberg has been my protégé in the West Coast Region for the past three years, as I have proudly watched him flourish and gain strength and momentum year after year,” declared NCSY National Director, Rabbi Steven Burg who directed the West Coast Region for the past five years. Rabbi Burg continued, “Rabbi Goldberg has laid down strong, deep roots in the West Coast communities that will help ensure his success in the region,”

“During my short tenure as National Director of NCSY, there have been a few particular developments that have given me the most satisfaction, such as knowing that all the newly installed regional directors are NCSY personnel,” said Rabbi Burg. “This new crop of regional directors has grown-up professionally in NCSY, been mentored by NCSY staff, and has chosen to stay with NCSY because these directors have grown wholly dedicated and committed to our organization. I believe one of the greatest testaments of NCSY’s success lies in this new generation of leaders that NCSY, itself, has cultivated.”

Programming for this school year is already underway. To attend NCSY programs and activities, or for additional information, contact Rabbi Goldberg at (310) 229-9000 ext. 2 or e-mail him at ncsywest@aol.com. Visit the West Coast Region’s website at www.westcoastncsy.com.

Rabbi Efraim (Effie) Goldberg, NCSY Regional Director of West Coast.

Rabbi Nahum Zak Named New Regional Director of Hudson River Region of NCSY, OU’s Renowned Youth Program

Rabbi Nahum Zak has been appointed Regional Director of the Hudson River Region of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), the Orthodox Union’s renowned youth program for junior high and high school students. This Region, established last September, has chapters in Harrison, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Riverdale, and Scarsdale.

“Rabbi Zak has the incredible ability to build relationships with teens, parents, and lay people with his affable manner. His enthusiasm, creativity, and personable style are going to initiate a tremendous buzz and excitement in his small but densely Jewish region,” declared OU President, Stephen J. Savitsky.

“During my short tenure as National Director of NCSY, there have been a few particular developments that have given me the most satisfaction, such as knowing that all the newly installed regional directors are NCSY personnel,” said Rabbi Steven Burg, who recently assumed his position. “This new crop of regional directors has grown-up professionally in NCSY, been mentored by NCSY staff, and has chosen to stay with NCSY because these directors have grown wholly dedicated and committed to our organization. I believe one of the greatest testaments of NCSY’s success lies in this new generation of leaders that NCSY, itself, has cultivated.”

Programming for this school year is already underway. To attend NCSY programs and activities, or for additional information, contact Rabbi Zak at (917) 862-7402 or e-mail him at NahumZak@yahoo.com.

Rabbi Nahum Zak, NCSY Regional Director of Hudson River Region.

Rabbi Stephen Berger Named New Regional Director of Long Island Region of NCSY, OU’s Renowned Youth Program

Rabbi Stephen Berger has been appointed Regional Director of the Long Island Region of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), the Orthodox Union’s renowned youth program for junior high and high school students. The Region’s central office is located in Cedarhurst, NY with Chapters in Great Neck and The Five Towns.

“Rabbi Berger is an amazing transformative force. He took a city like Palo Alto, CA, with limited Orthodox Jewish resources, and infused it with Jewish activity and vigor. He is the perfect man to now invigorate Long Island NCSY,” declared OU President, Stephen J. Savitsky, himself a Long Island Resident.

“During my short tenure as National Director of NCSY, there have been a few particular developments that have given me the most satisfaction, such as knowing that all the newly installed regional directors are NCSY personnel,” said Rabbi Steven Burg, who recently assumed his position. “This new crop of regional directors has grown-up professionally in NCSY, been mentored by NCSY staff, and has chosen to stay with NCSY because these directors have grown wholly dedicated and committed to our organization. I believe one of the greatest testaments of NCSY’s success lies in this new generation of leaders that NCSY, itself, has cultivated.”

Programming for this school year is already underway. To attend NCSY programs and activities, or for additional information, contact Rabbi Berger at (516) 569-6279 or email him at LINCSY@aol.com. Visit the Long Island Region’s website at www.lincsy.com.

Rabbi Stephen Berger, NCSY Regional Director of Long Island.

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