Gavriel Novick

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Jun 20, 2024, 11:44 PM

NCSY Israel Still Matters

On June 17th and 18th we held our annual NCSY Israel Giving Day, a needed fundraising campaign to support the programs and activities of NCSY Israel and to enable its growth. We increased our goal to $150,000, compared to...

Dec 7, 2023, 11:53 AM

When Everything Is War Related

Photo credit Ovadiah Harow

This past Shabbat I attended the NCSY Israel Am Yisrael Chai Regional Shabbaton. Close to 200 English-speaking teens living in Israel gathered in Kfar Etzion for an incredible Shabbat experience together with NCSY Israel staff and musical and inspirational...

May 22, 2023, 11:21 AM

We Are On To Something

I came to my second event and an advisor remembered my name and was excited to see me! That meant the world to me. There are just no judgements here. Everyone is accepted and welcome for who they are. I was...

Mar 28, 2022, 12:07 AM

Aliyah: The Uphill Marathon

Photo credit: NCSY Israel

It’s about halfway through the 10K track of the Jerusalem Marathon. Running on the light rail line, the city shops on Yaffo Street drastically transform into a majestic new view. There, just as you pass Jerusalem’s City Hall, you...

Jun 29, 2020, 12:16 PM

The Jewish Future Still Matters

Our annual Giving Day campaign was planned into the NCSY Israel schedule from the beginning of the year. This was going to be our second year running this crowdfunding campaign. But as coronavirus spread and halted the economy worldwide...

Apr 30, 2020, 3:37 PM

My People Live On

If you only saw a snapshot of the NCSY Israel Yom Hazikaron ceremony, it would appear relatively standard; a number of speakers, some videos, and prayers. But if you tuned in for just a couple of minutes to hear...

Apr 2, 2020, 1:50 PM

What Makes Our Virtual Programming Different

In a reality where ‘virtual’ is the new norm, is there a place for NCSY Israel -- a teen organization based on in-person events and social relationships? The emergence of COVID-19 has transformed the lives of individuals, families and communities...

Jan 29, 2020, 12:40 PM

Who We Are: NCSY Israel Alumni Stories

As the Development Director of NCSY Israel, I am tasked with telling the story of the organization to the broader community. It is hard to convey a nuanced story and I often feel myself correcting misconceptions. But after speaking...

Dec 24, 2019, 11:48 PM

A 3 Month Reflection on NCSY Israel

As we began preparing our quarterly report, I felt the need to reflect on my first 3three months working with NCSY Israel. I started the position in September and since then I have been meeting with teens, parents, board...

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About Me

Gavriel Novick, also known as Gaby, is the Director of Development at NCSY Israel, the only youth movement in Israel specifically serving the English-speaking teen population. Gaby has worked in development positions for a number of years, previously at Shalem College in Jerusalem and Perry David Associates, a nonprofit consulting agency in New York.