Learn all about the original gap year in Israel, Year Course! Join an upcoming virtual information session on November 2, November 11, November 16, November 20, or November 23! Details and registration Here
Come learn about YJ's summer experience for teens, Gesher! Virtual Info Sessions: Sunday, November 9, 2 PM ET/1 PM CT/11 AM PT Tuesday, November 18, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT/5 PM PT Sign Up Here
Join us as Adele Raemer, YJ alum, shares her raw, authentic account of life on the border and surviving October 7. Hear firsthand insights and take part in a discussion to process what we’ve learned. Sunday, November 9 12-2 PM EST Provide your name to JIAAC24@gmail.com for Zoom link
Reunite with YJ friends at a 20s/30s YJ Happy Hour in the Lower East Side. Mary's on December 16 @ 6:30 pm 146 Orchard Street, New York, New York First drink is on us! Register Here
Come meet YJ staff, Talia Goldin, to hear all about Year Course and the one in a lifetime opportunity that lies ahead! Yalla! Let's go. Hosted by the Grant Family Location: Atlanta, GA (location shared with registered attendees) Pizza dinner will be served Sign Up Here
Young Judaeans in the NY area, don't miss a special Broadway night out to see Other, starring Tony Award–winner Ari’el Stachel (The Band’s Visit). Enjoy exclusive subsidized tickets and a post-show conversation with the Israeli-American actor about identity and belonging. Register here!
LA Hanukkah Event Sunday, December 7, 1:00-3:00 PM West Hills, California Join YJ Teens West for festive celebrations, cookie decorating, dreidel, and more! SIGN UP Chicago Havdallah and Ice Skating Saturday, December 13, 7:30-10:00 PM Chicago, Illinois Join YJ Teens Chicago for an evening of Havdallah and ice skating. SIGN UP DMV Hanukkah around the […]
January 16-19, 2026, Waynesboro, PA More Info and Registration Learn More about YJ Teens Conventions
Join us for a special virtual event that will foster meaningful dialogue within our Young Judaea community. The war in Israel generated strong responses within our alumni community revealing how deeply YJ alumni care about Israel, Jewish values, human life, and the role of Young Judaeans leading change in the world. Let's come together to […]
Rabbi Adam Drucker, Director of Education for Young Judaea Israel, will be coming to a city near YOU this January/February to tell you all about Year Course! Year Course is a once-in-a-lifetime gap year in Israel where you will volunteer, intern, strengthen your Jewish identity, and explore Israel with peers from around the globe! Dates […]