YJ Teens
Meet the National Director of YJ Teens!
Get to know the National Director of YJ Teens, Michal Abramoff! I was born in New York City and grew up in Israel, so I’ve always felt at home in […]
by Young Judaea
June 18, 2026
YJ Teens
YJ Teens Spearhead Pittsburgh Jewish Teen Council
This year, Pittsburgh YJ Teens pioneered the Pittsburgh Jewish Teen Council, bringing together teen leaders from Young Judaea, BBYO, USY, and Rodef Shalom/Temple Sinai to plan a first-of-its-kind community program. […]
by Young Judaea
June 18, 2026
Alumni
Alum Spotlight: Alon Friedman
A conversation with Alon Friedman, Founding Executive Director of “ENTER: The Jewish Peoplehood Alliance”, former Young Judaea employee and shaliach. Q: What’s your connection to Young Judaea?It’s funny — in […]
by Young Judaea
June 1, 2026
Alumni
Alumni Reconnect for a Meaningful Cause
In the photo from left to right: Mirele Goldsmith, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, and Sharon Green. Young Judaea connections continue to span generations and geography. Recently, alum Sharon Green […]
by Young Judaea
May 26, 2026
Alumni
Rabbi Adam’s College Tour
Back in January, Rabbi Adam Drucker, Director of Education for Young Judaea Israel, traveled across the U.S. to reconnect with Year Course alumni on college campuses. Over the course of […]
by Young Judaea
May 20, 2026