What is YUSSR’s full name?
Our legal name is Yeshiva and University Students for the Spiritual Revival of Soviet Jewry, Inc. In the U.S., we are commonly referred to by our acronym, YUSSR. Throughout Europe and Israel , we are frequently called "Lech Lecha." Regardless of how people abbreviate our name, we remain committed to one mission: to create a positive Jewish experience for Jews of the FSU in Belarus, Israel and the United States.

Is YUSSR a non-profit organization?
Yes, YUSSR is a non-profit organization and is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States of America. All donations made to YUSSR by American citizens and Green Card residents are tax deductible.

What countries does YUSSR work in?
Currently YUSSR operations are focused in Belarus, Germany and Israel.
Do you also sponsor programs in the United States and Canada?
No. Our programs are targeted to fulfill YUSSR’s mission of rebuilding an infrastructure in the FSU and help with the acclimation in Israel and Germany.

How can I volunteer or work for the YUSSR?
There are volunteer opportunities for our holiday programs and our winter and summer camps. To learn more about these programs, please contact yussrinfo@gmail.com or download an application from our website.

How can I donate to YUSSR?
Please refer to donate, planned giving and donate goods to learn more.
How old must a volunteer be for our holiday/camp program?
Our volunteers are all college age or post college age. Currently, Our Shavuot Experience is our only high school age program.

What is the contribution to attend?
The tax-deductible contribution for the program must be handed in before the program departure. The contribution is $1800 for each program. YUSSR is a tax-exempt organization and contributions to it are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Where do the volunteers stay?
Traditionally, for our holiday programs the volunteers are hosed in rented apartments. Our camp programs provide dormitory style housing. Each student should be aware that some housing arrangements will be more rustic than others. Details concerning living accommodations will be sent to each participating student.