Stories - Young Judaea

Israel Programs

Welcome Mai!

We’re thrilled to welcome Mai, Young Judaea’s new Central Shlicha! Mai recently arrived from Israel and has already hit the ground running, connecting with Judaeans and bringing her energy and […]

YJ Teens

A Message from the National Mazkira

Hi fellow Judaeans! My name is Hallie Liberman, and I am honored and excited to serve as the National Mazkira of Young Judaea for the 2026-2027 term! Young Judaea has […]

Alumni

Alum Spotlight: Manny Synalovski

Manny’s YJ History: YJ Puerto Rico Club 1973-1976, Camp Judaea Staff 1974-1976, Tel Yehudah Camper 1973-1975, Regional Mazkir 1975-1976, Year Course 1976-1977, YJ Madrich 1977-1985, Young Judaea Global Board 2012-Present […]

Alumni

Global Jewish Camping

By Michelle Mohnblatt, Assistant Director of Staff Hiring and Programs of Camp Young Texas When I moved to Mexico at 19, I found a Jewish community that felt very different […]

YJ Teens

Words from our Outgoing National Mazkira

As Young Judaea prepares to begin a new year, I want to share a few words about my experience in YJ and as the National Mazkira. I have been part […]

Alumni

From Year Course to Published Author

At 17, I left home for Young Judaea Shalem with an extremely sophisticated plan for my future: go to Israel for a year, have an adventure, and figure out the […]