Arizona Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Anna Engel

After first meeting Anna at Chaparral’s JSU club, she excitedly joined NCSY, and hasn’t missed an event in two years! Anna is a great person that exudes selflessness and cares for the growth of every Jewish person. She is very enthusiastic and committed to the growth and excellence of the Arizona NCSY chapter! Congratulations Anna on this well deserved “NCSYer of the month” award!

East Bay Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Ali Zak

Ali Zak, 10th Grade JCHS Student, is a driving force behind East Bay NCSY. She has been on the board for two years, and has shaped our chapter to that of one which is always looking for more ways to do Chesed. A role model to her friends at school and to her community at shul, Ali really exemplifies a star NCSYer. Ali went on Ice Israel this past Summer (and had the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.) and is currently pre-registered for JOLT!

Thank you Ali for helping our chapter grow into the awesome place that it is!

City Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Sara Gindi,

With all the challenges that come with being a teenager Sara has embraced her Judaism and its challenges. It is not easy to Dress Tzniyut and practice shomer negiya when those around you do not. Sara has stood out as a true role model among her friends and it is amazing to see the standard to which she holds herself even when it is not easy. Sara’s drive to grow is so inspiring to see and we are truly excited to watch her as she continues to grow!

Las Vegas Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Sarah Littman

Sarah Littman will likely be one of the first  freshman to receive such a rare award as Chapter NCSYer. Her caring, quiet and sensitive demeanor create leadership by way of example. In her short time with NCSY, she has proven herself to be an integral part of the NCSY family. 

Orange County Chapter

Carly Varkel has been an big part of the new beginnings in the Orange County chapter.  Carly, along with fellow students at Woodbridge High in Irvine, have been instrumental in starting a JSU club on campus.  Carly is also a member of our chapter board and has not missed a single NCSY event this year.  We hope to see great things for Carly as she helps our chapter grow.

Oregon Chapter

NCSYer of the Month:  Lily Steckel

Lily took off of school to observe all of the Jewish Holiday’s this September. She made Judaism her priority even though she would have to make up a lot once the Holiday’s were over. Lily attended services, as well as all of our NCSY programming here in Portland during this past month. We wish her tremendous hatzlachah as she continues to grow in her religious observance!

San Diego Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Sivan Zuzan

Sivan is everyone’s favorite. She is always there, helping, quietly, without anyone ever knowing it. Not only was she instrumental in creating our events this month, she was an incredible help on Freshman Shabbaton and came out of her shell to give a Dvar Torah at this past week’s Jewsday Night!

Seattle Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Emma Stein

Emma and her friend Brittany Braunstein and siblings Claire Stein and David Stein jump started the Mercer Island JSU club which has been inactive due to difficulties with the school district. They were able to overcome those difficulties and get the club back on track. Emma is a fixture at all of our Mercer Island programs including Mitzvah’s and Menchies and Torah High (AKA Jewish High) Emma was one of the first to pre-register for Euro ICE 2014. Emma also just finished designing the Jewish High T-shirt and is an active member of the Seattle NCSY Chapter Board.

Valley Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Chani Tropper

Chani Tropper may only be a freshman but she is quickly climbing the Valley NCSY ladder.  Chani can be seen every week at DNL, LNL, and Shabbat Dinners.  She was a speaker at last weekends Freshman Shabbaton and was spotted with smiles in Downtown Disney.  We hope to see awesome things from Chani in the future! Great job Chani.

West Valley Chapter

NCSYer of the Month: Aharon Reich

Aharon has shown great leadership since being elected as the vice president of West Valley NCSY. He has participated in every NCSY event and has made sure that everyone attending has enjoyed their time. The caring he shows and the excitement he brings has not gone unnoticed and we can’t wait to see what Aharon has planned for us this upcoming year.