The Jewish Student Union, or JSU is an organization run by the
Orthodox Union's youth group,
NCSY
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. Created in 2002, JSU attempts to create Jewish culture clubs in public schools across the United States.
JSU was created to serve a broad spectrum of Jewish teens from all different backgrounds and affiliations. Clubs bearing the "JSU" or "Jewish Student Union" name are run by the Orthodox Union.
JSU clubs are aimed at educating Jewish youth in
public schools about
Jewish
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culture, heritage, and religion. The mission of Jewish Student Union is to encourage more Jewish teens attending public high schools "to do something Jewish! That's it! It's that simple!!!"
JSU Webpage home
/ref> JSU currently has clubs throughout Canada and the United States.
Partners
JSU partners with a variety of Jewish organizations to provide programming. JSU receives funding, including donations of in-kind support, predominantly from the Orthodox Union, and private foundations.
References
External links
The JSU website
Jewish youth organizations
Youth organizations based in the United States
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