Stories - Young Judaea

Alumni

From Year Course to a Life of Service

By Perri Schwartz, Year Course 2021-22 Year Course didn’t just give me amazing friendships and unforgettable memories—it inspired me to give back in ways I never imagined. The program showed […]

YJ Teens

A Year to Remember for YJ Teens

As we look ahead to 2025–2026 with YJ Teens, we asked this past year’s regional leaders to reflect on their experiences and share what made this year so meaningful. West@yjteenswest“This […]

YJ Teens

More Than a Job: A Love Letter to YJ Teens

By outgoing Director of Teen Engagement, Erica Cohen Dear YJ Teens Community, It is with a full and heavy heart, and immense gratitude, that I share that I’ll be leaving […]

Alumni

Confidence on Campus: What Year Course Taught Me

By Aviva Schonbrun, Year Course 2024-2025 My name is Aviva Schonbrun and I was on Year Course 2024-2025. Today was my college orientation. I didn’t know anyone and was really […]

Alumni

YJ Israel Update

Dear Young Judaea Family, This has been a difficult week as the war between Israel and Iran continues to unfold. We are heartbroken by the loss of life, the daily […]

Alumni

My 50th Year Course Reunion

By Margot Turk Calacuda, Year Course 1974-75 Growing up in the youth movement Young Judaea taught me many things that attribute to who I am today. One of the biggest […]