Stories - Young Judaea

Israel Programs

How Year Course Brought Light to Israel’s Darkest Days

By Rabbi Adam Drucker, Director of Education Immediately after October 7th, before war tourism and volunteer groups began to arrive, a group of 70 gap year students from Young Judaea […]

Alumni

Rising to the Challenge: Young Judaeans Step Up After 10/7

For anyone who grew up in the Jewish youth movement, Young Judaea, pitching in during challenging circumstances is second nature. Steve Berman, a lifelong Young Judaean, put it well: “There’s […]

Year Course

October 8th – The Day After

By Adina Frydman, CEO of Young Judaea Although we are still processing all that occurred on October 7th and the significance of that day, it is clear we are living in […]

Alumni

30 Year Reunion: YC 1994

After 30 years it was like nothing has changed. Last month, Year Course 1994-1995 reunited in Chicago for a weekend of memories, laughs and good times. Over 50 people from […]

Alumni

Onward Internship Reflection: Nina Berkowitz

By Nina Berkowitz This past summer, I had the privilege of participating in the Business and Marketing Program through Onward, and my experience was nothing short of transformative. While I […]

YJ Teens

Welcome letter from the National Mazkirah, Nomi!

Hello, my name is Nomi Gedzelman and I am so excited to be the National Mazkirah of YJ Teens this year. I have been part of Young Judaea since starting […]