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SPRING CONVENTION

June 16-18       |      Grades 5-12      |      at Camp Ramah in Canada

 

Highlights:

Ruach-filled Shabbat with friends

- Fun Saturday night activity

- Teen led camp-like programs

- Community service project (volunteer hours provided!)

- 2023-2024 Regional Executive Board Installations

- AND MUCH MORE!

FAQ'S:

How is transportation working for this event?

Chapters/Cities are responsible for coordinating transportation. Transportation is not included in the registration price. 

  • Toronto - More information about the Toronto bus (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact smoscovitz@uscj.org with any questions.

  • Hamilton - Teens from Hamilton are welcome to join the Toronto bus! Please contact annalilliman@gmail.com about transportation to/from Toronto and register for the Toronto bus.

  • Ottawa - More information about the Ottawa bus (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com with any questions.  

  • London - More information about London transportation (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact jmshaw@uwo.ca with any questions.  

  • Montreal - If you are interested in attending Spring Convention from Montreal, please email adam.stotland@szbe.org and CC smoscovitz@uscj.org

  • Kingston - If you are interested in attending Spring Convention from Kingston, please email rabbi@kingstonbethisrael.ca and CC smoscovitz@uscj.org

  • London - Transportation from London is being cool

  • Halifax/Other - If you are interested in flying into Toronto or Ottawa, please contact smoscovitz@uscj.org or cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com and register for the respective bus. Travel scholarship is available.

What is the price for this event?

This highly subsidized convention (original price of $379 CAD) has an early bird price of $299 CAD for those who register before May 11, and a regular price of $329 CAD for those who register between May 11 and June 1.

Scholarship money is available!! Apply through the Registration system (Regpacks).

What time is the convention starting and ending?

The convention opens at 2:00 PM on Friday and ends at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

What will we be doing?

This weekend is filled with exciting activities, meaningful Shabbat experiences, and fun surprises! See the tentative itinerary here (split up by Gesher and USY)!

Are Gesher (middle school) and USY (high school) doing all programs together?

Most programs and activities (as well as cabin arrangements) are split up by Gesher/USY, but meals and some programs/tefillot (services) will be together. 

Where are we staying?

We are sleeping in the cabins at Camp Ramah in Canada. All participants will be responsible for bringing their own sleeping bags or sheets/blankets and pillows. 

Feel free to email smoscovitz@uscj.org with any other questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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