Summer 2014

Hi Everyone!

Hey There ICE Israel!

Trip day is almost upon us… WOOO!!!

We have one last ICE breaker contest on the ICE 2014 fbook group, so go check for details, get to know your new friends, and a chance to win a “get out of curfew free” card!

Well, Hello There Everyone!

My name is Josh Munk, which I’m assuming you already know because it’s in bold in the title of this post.

A bit about me… hmm… well, I live in Miami Beach, FL, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where we are on vacation all day!  Ok… maybe not all day, but it’s nice to have warm weather and palm trees :-)… Here in Miami Beach (if you’re from South Florida, you know there’s a BIG difference between Miami Beach and Miami…), I’m in an amazing yeshiva, studying to be a Rabbi, and I also teach middle and high school.  I love jet skiing and Torah, but I don’t bring my Gemarrah with me when I jet ski, because technically, that’s “texting” while driving 😉 … fun fact – the water has speed limits, too, and you can get a speeding ticket on a jet ski or boat!  I also love horseback riding (even though I’ve only been twice), boating, eating coconuts that fall off the trees here (yes, that actually happens), and – oh yeah, Torah!

This coming year will be my 5th year with NCSY, and I’ve been with the New England region (Go Stamford Chapter!), where I’m originally from, and now the West Coast region!  So, GO WEST COAST GO WEST COAST GO!!

I’m SUPER excited for ICE Israel 2014, which should be obvious to you, because I bolded the word “super” and put it in all caps.  I must admit, I’m a bit nervous, because I’ve never been on ICE Israel 2014 before, but then again, neither have you guys, so we’re all in the same boat 😉  (for those of you who didn’t get that joke, wait for it… no?  ok, if necessary, reread the sentence carefully a few times…)

Given that this is NCSY, I believe a large “woo” is necessary, perhaps with preceding words along the lines of “are you ready,” or some variation of the like, so here we go:

ARE. YOU. READY?????  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, in all serious guys, I’m really, absolutely, totally, and (look in the dictionary and find another big word that means “really” and add it here) EXCITED to meet you all and work with this AWESOME staff that Hal and Yael put together to help make this summer your… wait for it…

BEST. SUMMER. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!

To Max E. from California on winning our second “Getting to Know You” contest!  You will be the proud owner of a pair of NCSY earbuds to use on your BEST. SUMMER. EVER!!!

STAY TUNED everyone – one last contest will be posted on the ICE Israel 2014 facebook group tomorrow!!

Hi!  My name is Frankie Ziman and I am from San Diego, CA.

I grew up surfing, hiking, and jumping off stuff into water.  I love living life to the fullest and having as much fun as possible.

I’m currently a student at YU and will hopefully be making aliyah in a year and a half.

I can’t wait to meet everyone this Sunday!

HEY THERE ICE ISRAEL!!!

Getting excited?  Getting pumped??  ICE Israel is less than 5 days away!!!!

Check the ICE Israel 2014 FACEBOOK GROUP for another “Getting to Know You” contest, where you could win NSCY ear buds!!

As always, stay posted to the blog for updates, pump up’s, swag, etc. as we head into the final days before take off!!

BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Hey Guys!

I’m Meira Salamon, but my family and friends call me Maymay.  I am from Boca Raton,Fl!  I am currently residing in Midtown New York as I am a senior in Stern College, Yeshiva University, Majoring in Elementary Education.  I went to Weinbaum Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton for high school and then went to MMY for a year of learning and exploring our homeland ISRAEL! 

I enjoy water activities such as lifeguarding and swimming.  Fun fact I have been skiing since I was 2 years old and can probably say that it is my favorite sport.  I have run 4 half marathons for Camp Hasc where I have worked for 3 years and look forward to running many more marathons in the future.  I am currently an advisor for the New Jersey NCSY region, working in the Highland Park chapter for the past 2 years #HPCHAPTEROFTHEYEAR. I am looking forward to spending THE.BEST.SUMMER.EVER!!!!!!  with you guys can’t wait to meet you all at the airport sooo soon get excited !!!

CONGRATS!!!  To Nora S. the WINNER of our first ICE Israel 2014 “Getting To Know You” contest!!  Nora will be the proud recipient of a BRAND. NEW. NCSY T-SHIRT that she will be able to wear during her BEST. SUMMER. EVER!!!!!!!!!

Another contest will be announced TOMORROW in the ICE ISRAEL 2014 Facebook Group, so if you want to participate in the next contest, check the group at 7pm EST!!!!

Hi Everyone!,

I’m Emma!!  I’m from the Pacific Northwest, so naturally my hobbies include… drinking extensive amounts of coffee, hiking, and recycling.  🙂

I’ve spent the last 2 years in Israel; my first year in Bar Ilan University and my second in Tomer Devorah Seminary.  Next year I’ll be attending Landers College for Women in NY and will be staffing Seattle NCSY!  I can’t wait to meet of all of you and experience Israel together!

Hello everyone! My name is Josh Gladstein and I am from Seattle, Washington (Reppin the Northwest)!

I have just returned from spending two years learning at a yeshiva in Israel and am beyond excited to return this summer with Ice Israel! As I write this, I am working as Head Male Staff at a small sleep away camp based out of Seattle for the second year in a row.  In my free time I love playing football, basketball, and running. I am a HUGE Seahawks and Mariners fan. I am so excited for ICE Israel to finally start – it is going to be the BEST MONTH EVER!!