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Takeoff 2026, Southern NCSY Hahn Family Shabbaton. Airplane window overlooking the coast at sunset.

Boarding Your Jewish Journey

One unforgettable weekend @ the Signia Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.
A new level of connection.
Join Southern’s teen leaders for a Shabbaton to remember.

November 13–15, 2026Friday through Sunday
Signia by Hilton
Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood, Florida
High school teens9th–12th grade
A higher destination

Your seat.
Your journey.
Your impact.

TAKEOFF 2026 is an exclusive Southern NCSY and JSU Shabbaton for teens who bring leadership, commitment, and passion to our community.

Set at the beautiful Diplomat Beach Resort, this weekend brings together luxurious accommodations, five-star dining, inspiring Shabbos experiences, and meaningful connections with an incredible group of teen leaders.

Space is extremely limited. This is your boarding call.

Takeoff artwork featuring an airplane wing above the coastline at sunset
YOUR SEAT. YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR IMPACT.

Your destination

An extraordinary setting.
An unforgettable Shabbaton.

Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort · Hollywood, Florida

Ocean views. Beautiful spaces. A weekend together. Set along the beach in Hollywood, the Diplomat provides a stunning backdrop for TAKEOFF 2026. Settle into luxurious accommodations and get ready for meaningful connections, inspiring Shabbos moments, and memories with your Southern JSU community.

The Diplomat Beach Resort beside the ocean in Hollywood, Florida
Welcome to your beachfront destination.
Palm trees and lounge chairs around the Diplomat resort pool
A beautiful resort setting, steps from the ocean.
The illuminated entrance to the Diplomat Beach Resort
Your next chapter starts here.

Hotel photography: The Diplomat Beach Resort / Hilton. Resort images shown for setting; amenities are not a weekend activity schedule.

Your boarding pass

Ready for takeoff?

Select your roommates and bus transportation when you register. Complete payment promptly to secure your spot.

Leaders save an extra $50.

Meet any one of these criteria to qualify for the leadership discount.

  • JSU club leadership
  • Chapter or Regional Board member
  • Past TJJ participant
  • Registered for TJJ this upcoming summer
October 25

Early Bird registration closes. Full Early Bird deposit must be submitted.

October 30

Early Bird balances must be paid in full to keep the Early Bird rate.

November 3

Registration closes. It may close sooner if capacity is reached.

Getting there

Your route
to Takeoff.

Select transportation during registration and arrive at your stop on time. Buses cannot wait for late arrivals.

Parent drop-off? Hotel registration begins at approximately 3:00 PM.

Questions about your route? ↗
DEPARTUREBUS STOPBE THERE BY
Palm Beach3200 Old Boynton RdBoynton Beach1:00 PM
Boca RatonFountains Center7200 West Camino Real1:30 PM
HollywoodWinn Dixie3850 N 46th Ave2:00 PM
AventuraPublix at Skylake Shops1700 NE Miami Gardens Dr, North Miami Beach2:15 PM

Greater South locations north of Palm Beach County: transportation is based on need. Contact your City Director. A $50 transportation fee and any flights must be paid by participants.

Flying in? Airfare is not included. Your Chapter Director can help coordinate flight bookings.

Before you board

A few things
to know.

Need a hand? We’re here to help.

southern@ncsy.org ↗
What does Takeoff mean, and why is there an airplane? Will we be flying somewhere?

No flights involved! Takeoff is the theme of our hotel Shabbaton: taking your Jewish journey to a new level through inspiring Shabbos experiences, meaningful connections, and a weekend with your Southern JSU community. The airplane is part of that theme.

Our destination is the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Busing to the hotel is provided; choose your bus transportation during registration. See more about the hotel.

How do I register and pay?

Register here, choosing your roommates and bus transportation during registration. For payments, log in to your myNCSY account. If you forgot your login, look up the event at the bottom left of the login window. For payment help, email muschels@ncsy.org.

What is the cancellation policy?

By October 23: full refund.
October 23–30: 50% refund.
After October 30: no refunds or credits.

For a cancellation on October 23, please contact muschels@ncsy.org to confirm the applicable refund.

What about the return buses?

Sunday return times are to be announced. Listed return stops are Fountains Center in Boca Raton, Winn Dixie in Hollywood, and Skylake Shops in Aventura. Palm Beach service depends on demand; contact Rabbi Nabatian. For Greater South locations, contact your City Director.

Please confirm your return route and pickup location with staff before the weekend.

Can teens drive or attend only part of the weekend?

Teens may not drive themselves to or from the Shabbaton. Participants must use Southern NCSY transportation or be dropped off and picked up by a parent, guardian, or approved adult.

This is a full-weekend commitment. No late arrivals or early departures during Shabbat are permitted, by car, foot, or any other means.

For an extenuating circumstance, a parent must email Shani Muschel at least three days before the event. Requests after that window cannot be accommodated, and accommodations are not guaranteed. Southern NCSY cannot assume liability for participants who arrive or depart outside established procedures or attempt to drive themselves without proper authorization.

What should I know about personal belongings?

By joining, you agree that the Orthodox Union and NCSY/JSU assume no responsibility or liability for lost, damaged, or stolen luggage or personal items on buses, at the hotel, or at activity venues. Please leave expensive, irreplaceable, and sentimental items at home.

Can I view the original event flyer?

View the Takeoff 2026 flyer ↗

This is your boarding call.

November 13–15, 2026 · Hollywood, Florida · Limited space

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