United Synagogue Youth
The USY logo | |
| Abbreviation | USY |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1951 |
| Type | Youth Organization |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Location |
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Region served | North America |
| Membership | 15,000 |
Sr. Director of Teen Engagement | Julie Marder |
President | Daphne Macedonia |
Main organ | International Executive Board, International General Board, International Youth Commission, |
Parent organization | United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) |
| Affiliations | Conservative Judaism |
| Website | http://www.usy.org/ |
United Synagogue Youth (USY) is the youth movement of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). It was founded in 1951, under the auspices of the Youth Commission of what was then the United Synagogue of America.
USY operates in the United States and Canada, with 350 chapters across 15 regions. Kadima (Hebrew for "Forward") is USY's program for grades 5 to 8 (varies by region).