Our young USY alumni are the future of Jewish life and learning. The USY Alumni Double Chai Honors seeks to recognize 36 of our young USY alumni (age 36 or under) who, after high school, have continued to be involved either with USY, or in the Jewish community at large, via work or volunteerism.
Double Chai Eligibility, Qualifications, and Rules:
- Nominee must be a USY alumnus (involved in USY during their high school years).
- Nominee must be age 36 or under.
- Nominee must have continued their involvement in USY and/or the Jewish community (in North America, Israel, or otherwise) for some years after high school, either through work or volunteering.
- Alumni can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.
- Nominee applications are due March 10, 2024
Double Chai Award recipients will be receive:
- Recognition by USY Alumni via social media, email, and website.
- A special gift from USY Alumni.
Process:
- Candidate applications will be reviewed by the USY Alumni Committee, made up of staff and lay leaders, in March and April.
- Candidates and nominators will be notified of their application status by late April.
- Double Chai Honorees will be highlighted by USY Alumni starting in May and June 2024.