» USY Lingo

Here are some of the abbreviations and Hebrew terms used at many USY Regional and International events, especially conventions
and Encampment. Once you know most of the terms, it'll be a lot easier to know the
scheduled activities during the conventions.


REB - Regional Executive Board - the group of 6 people who are on NERUSY's executive board
RGB - Regional General Board - the group of people who have specialized regional jobs, such as leading ruach, collecting donations for various events, or making the regional newsletter
IEB - International Executive Board - the group of 6 people who are on USY's executive board
IGB - International General Board - the goup of people who have specialized international jobs, such as making the inernational newsletter

Kita- Class
Aruchah- Meal
Kima - Wake-Up
Boker Tov - Good Morning
Boker Ore - Response to Boker Tov
Ruach - Spirit/Singing; on Shabbat at USY conventions, there are big active song sessions, which are referred to as ruach
Birkat Hamazon - Blessing After Meals
Va'ad - Committee
Tzrif - Bunk
Leilah Tov - Good Night
Chadar Ochel - Dining Hall
Shmirah - Guard
Tfillah - Prayer
Sichah - Discussion
Yasher Koach - "Keep The Strength Alive" - Well Done
Chalutzim - Pioneers
Siuv - Schedule
Shalom Aleichem - Peace upon you (Greeting)
Aleichem Shalom - Upon you peace (Response to Shalom Aleichem)