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Introducing Your Awesome Assistant Director Yisrael Katz!!

Hi All,

My name is Yisrael Katz and I am currently the West Valley City Director for West Coast NCSY. I’ve done TJJ for past two summers but when they told me about ICE ISRAEL I was on board right away. I am married to the beautiful Jamie Katz and we currently live in Encino, CA. After I spent my year abroad at Lev HaTorah I attended Yeshiva University and majored in Finance. After that I got married and moved to California to become the W. Valley City Director. I love this job and wouldn’t give up for anything in the world. Can’t wait for the BEST. SUMMER. EVER!!!

Introducing Your Awesome Advisor Jamie Katz!

Hey! My name is Jamie Katz and I’m incredibly excited to spend the summer with you all. I’m originally from Chicago, IL, Yisrael and I (we’re married :)) now live in Encino, California. We have a hamster named Lucy and we hope she survives the summer when we are away. During the school year, I work for Yachad and also do graphic design. I HATE bananas, LOVE chocolate and am very excited to drink some Israeli iced coffee with y’all. I’m so excited to meet each and every one of you and to hike, dance, sing and party the summer away!!! See you soon!

Chaya Ross: Getting Excited for the Summer!

Ever since I signed up for ICE Israel in November I’ve been counting down the days until my first time in the Holy Land. I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about NCSY programs so I’m extremely excited. This summer with ICE, I am looking forward to learn about my Jewish heritage hands on by visiting sacred sites and studying with advisors. It will be fascinating to see all the years of learning about the history of Israel in school come alive. We will be going to these holy places with a group of around forty people. That means forty new smiling faces, forty new Jews passionate about Israel and Judaism, forty new kids with the same goal and forty new friends. Naturally, one can be a little nervous coming into a new environment such as ICE. There are so many new personalities and places that I’ll have to encounter on the program. It’s scary going off to another country alone not knowing what will happen.

My goal on ICE is to replace the fear of the unknown with curiosity. I am going to put myself out there and get the most out of this beautiful Israel experience. I want to walk away from this summer with new memories, new friends, and new love for my heritage. Opportunities like this do not happen often, so I will make sure to have the Best.Summer.Ever.

Introducing Your Awesome Advisor Sara Wolkenfeld!

Hiiii guys!!! I’m Sara Wolkenfeld and I’m super excited to be going on NCSY ICE Israel this summer!!! I live in West Hempstead, NY and I have been involved with New York NCSY for 9 years, but this is my first time on an NCSY Summer Program. Some important things you should know about me: I can quote all 10 seasons of Friends, my favorite movie is My Big Fat Greek Wedding, I think Jolly Ranchers are delicious, and I love to bake (there might even be a surprise waiting for you at the airport!) Please do not be fooled by my small stature, I promise I am an advisor. I can’t wait to spend the summer with you traveling around and learning about our holy homeland for what is sure to be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Summer 2013 – Best. Summer. Ever.

NCSY Summer Programs are more than just summer trips. They’re one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of a person’s life. NCSY runs twelve unique summer programs in the US, Israel and Europe that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds.