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YJ Teens

Reflections from Midwest Convention

By Akiva Weinkle My name is Akiva Weinkle and I am in 12th grade. I attended CYJ Midwest for seven years as a camper as well as Tel Yehudah for […]

Alumni

Young Adult Volunteer Trip in Israel Reflection

I signed up for the Young Judaea Young Professionals volunteer trip not knowing what to expect. People around me had more questions than I could count leading into my trip, […]

Alumni

Spotlight: Kibbutz Ketura’s Relief Efforts

By Rabbi Sara Cohen, Kibbutz Ketura YJ Alum: Camp Judaea, Tel Yehudah, Year-Round Clubs, Madrich at Sprout Lake, Year Course, made aliyah to Kibbutz Ketura with Garin Shacharut Immediately following […]

Alumni

Alumni Volunteer Trip: Tracie’s Reflection

By Tracie Basch, Participant on Alumni Trip to Israel, January 2024 On the morning of October 7th, I was the last in the family to wake up. Coming out of […]

Alumni

Alumni Volunteer Trip: Hila’s Reflection

By Hila Beckerman, Participant on YJ Alum Volunteer Trip in Israel, January 2024 “So…how was it????” they ask with a smile on their face In anticipation of fun stories from […]

Alumni

Beyachad Nenatzeach – Together we will prevail

By Adina Frydman, Young Judaea CEO, after traveling to Israel on an Alumni Volunteer trip in January 2024 I am on a plane on my way home from leading a […]