

SPRING CONVENTION
June 16-18 | Grades 5-12 | at Camp Ramah in Canada
Highlights:
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- 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!
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FAQ'S:
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How is transportation working for this event?
Chapters/Cities are responsible for coordinating transportation. Transportation is not included in the registration price.
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Toronto - More information about the Toronto bus (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact smoscovitz@uscj.org with any questions.
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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.
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Ottawa - More information about the Ottawa bus (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com with any questions.
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London - More information about London transportation (including timing, registration, and cost) to come! Contact jmshaw@uwo.ca with any questions.
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Montreal - If you are interested in attending Spring Convention from Montreal, please email adam.stotland@szbe.org and CC smoscovitz@uscj.org
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Kingston - If you are interested in attending Spring Convention from Kingston, please email rabbi@kingstonbethisrael.ca and CC smoscovitz@uscj.org
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London - Transportation from London is being cool
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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)!
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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.
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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.
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Feel free to email smoscovitz@uscj.org with any other questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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