Stories - Young Judaea

Alumni

Born from Survival: Meeting our Rescuers and Moving Forward

By Vivian Genn Pittman My brave grandmother Sabina Herbst and my mother Myra kept in touch for years with the Rajskis—the Christian family who courageously hid them in the attic […]

Alumni

YJ Seder Companion

To supplement your seder this year, our Central Shaliach, Amit Castel has written a special Seder Companion to add more meaning to your table. Download and Print the Companion

YJ Teens

What Pluralism Means to Me: A Teen’s Perspective

By Shira Babajanov, Chavurah Programmer One of the core pillars that Young Judaea prides itself on, is the commitment to be a strong pluralistic movement. For me, pluralism in YJ […]

Israel Programs

Embracing our differences on Year Course

By Sidney Parker, Year Course 2024-2025 Young Judaea Year Course has given me a chance to engage with all kinds of people and have meaningful discussions in my own time. […]

Israel Programs

Year Course Through My Eyes: An Israeli Scout’s Journey

Shalom , I’m Itay, and I wanted to share a bit about my Year Course experience with you. I’m sure you’ve heard a million things about what goes on during […]

Israel Programs

Flatmates again, 53 years later

We recently spoke with Cyndi Schoenbrun and Chanale Hidegkuti (Lipsky), lifelong Young Judaeans and alumni of Year Course 1971-1972. Cyndi and Chana are now flatmates in Israel following Cyndi’s recent […]