Alumni

YJ Supplement for the Pesach Haggadah

Given the war in Israel,  we acknowledge that this Passover is radically different from all other Passovers. To add meaning and conversation to your seder this year, Young Judaea Central […]

by Young Judaea

April 12, 2024

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 […]

by Young Judaea

March 28, 2024

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, […]

by Young Judaea

March 27, 2024

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 […]

by Young Judaea

February 28, 2024

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 […]

by Young Judaea

February 20, 2024

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 […]

by Young Judaea

February 16, 2024