Young Judaea

Gesher Israel Information Sessions
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 UTC
Curious about Gesher, Young Judaea’s summer teen program in Israel? Join us at one of our Gesher info sessions!
Dates:
Tues, September 9, 8 PM EST/7 C/5 P
Sun, September 21, 2 PM EST/1 C/11a P
CJ MIT + Gesher Israel Info Session
Mon, September 15, 8 PM ET
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YJ Teens Pittsburgh Welcome BackPicnic
2025-09-07 17:00 - 18:30
Pittsburgh YJ Welcome Back Picnic
Saturday, September 20, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
5612 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
Pittsburgh Region Contact: evan.ressel@youngjudaea.org
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Pluralistic Judaism... What's So Plural About It?
2025-06-17 18:30 - 19:30
Hadassah Midwest and Young Judaea invite you for a virtual conversation about pluralism with Young Judaea leaders and alumni to see how this core pillar is incorporated into both the movement and their lives, setting a tone for deep conversation across opinions.
• Hadassah is a pluralistic organization – all Zionist women are welcome.
• Hadassah and Young Judaea have a long history. Learn about our connection and continuing relationship.
• CEO of Young Judaea Global Adina Frydman will moderate a discussion with Rabbi Adam Drucker of Young Judaea Year Course and Young Judaea alumna Rabbi Leora Frankel of Larchmont Temple in Larchmont, NY.
Speakers Include:
Adina Frydman, CEO of Young Judaea Global
Rabbi Adam Drucker, Director of Education for Young Judaea Israel
Rabbi Leora Frankel
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Israel Day Parade NYC
2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00
Join Young Judaea on Sunday, May 18 as we march down 5th avenue for the Israel Day Parade in New York City! The Israel Parade is the world’s most significant expression of solidarity with Israel with more than 50,000 participants from around the tri-state area and the East Coast!
There will be limited spectator areas and ample security.
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Teen Summit in New York City
2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a day of activism and learning about Israel and antisemitism featuring Israel activist Adela Cojab and the acclaimed Israeli journalist Matti Friedman!
Through dynamic educators, interactive sessions, and powerful storytellers; this community event will deepen your understanding of Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. To shape the future, we must first know our story.
This summit is for students in grades 8–12 and their parents, and is part of the National Teen Day of Action and Park Avenue Synagogue’s Beren Scholars Initiative.
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Activate Your Peers: National Day of Action
2025-04-27
Teen leaders from across youth movements have co-authored a two-hour program that will leave you and your peers empowered, educated, and inspired around modern antisemitism while connected with teens around the country!

Sign up below to either:
Lead a session (we will provide all the materials and a brief training)
OR
Attend a session in-person near you, or virtually!
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Life After Year Course: College and Beyond
2025-04-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a panel discussion with Year Course alumni as they share how their time in Israel shaped their academic success, confidence, and independence.
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Save The Date: YJ Teens Northeast Convention 2025!
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00
Registration coming soon…
Join YJ Teens Northeast for our annual Northeast Convention! Come for a weekend of seeing old friends and making new ones while exploring aspects of Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, and tikkun olam. All programs and activities will be planned and run by the members of the 2024-2025 Northeast Mazkirut, our teen governing leadership board.

YJ Teens Texas/West/Southeast Convention 2025!
2025-03-21 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00
March 21-23, 2025, Woodcreek, TX
For the first time, the Texas, Southeast, and West Regions of YJ Teens will combine for one epic convention weekend! Join us from March 21-23, 2025 for an experience of lifetime, seeing old friends and making new ones while exploring aspects of Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, and tikkun olam. All programs and activities will be planned and run by the members of the 2024-2025 Texas, West and Southeast Mazkiryot, our regional teen governing leadership boards. Participants will have the opportunity to elect their peers to the 2025-2026 Mazkiryot and make their voices heard! We are at the start of something amazing and you won’t want to miss this!
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YJ Teens Northeast: Purim Overnight!
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09
Save the Date!
Traditional YJ Havdallah overnight and volunteering at the JCC Purim carnival event! Teens can earn community service credits.
March 8-9, 2025
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly, NJ
Registration Coming Soon.

YJ Teens Midwest Convention 2025!
2025-03-06 08:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00
March 6-9, 2025 | Ingleside, IL
Join YJ Teens Midwest for our annual Midwest Convention! Come for a weekend of seeing old friends and making new ones while exploring aspects of Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, and tikkun olam. All programs and activities will be planned and run by the members of the 2024-2025 Midwest Mazkirut, our regional teen governing leadership board. Participants will have the opportunity to elect their peers to the 2024-2025 Midwest Mazkirut and make their voices heard!

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CYJ Texas Spring Camp
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02
Ditch the winter with style and join us at CYJ’s Spring Camp! Campers will get to play sports, sing, dance, and soak in the camp atmosphere with a surprise evening program that changes every year!
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Year Course After Hours Webinar
2025-02-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for Year Course After Hours, a webinar led by some of our Israel staff as they provide an in-depth look at what life is like outside the classroom—covering social opportunities, free-time activities, and how we ensure a balance of fun, freedom, and supervision. Current participants and alumni will also share their personal experiences, offering a firsthand glimpse into the vibrant social life on Year Course and the many ways students make the most of their time. Don’t miss this chance to learn more and ask your questions!
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YJ Teens Northeast and BCJHS Anne Frank Exhibit Trip
2025-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
Come join Northeast YJ and BCHSJS on February 23rd to visit the Anne Frank Exhibit at the Jewish Heritage Museum. It will be a meaningful and great way to learn about your Jewish History.

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Questions? Email lea.kamil@youngjudaea.org

YJ Teens Midwest Scavenger Hunt
2025-02-17 14:30 - 16:00
February 17th (Monday and Presidents Day)
2:30 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Drop Off/Pick Up at: 8 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602 (Starbucks)
Bring a Coat, Walking/Running Shoes, a Friend, and Any Gear for the Cold Weather!
Bring Money for anything you’d want to buy yourself!

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Email zeevie.drizin@youngjudaea.org with any questions.

CJ/YJ Teens Tikkun Olam Overnight
2025-02-16 - 2025-02-17
Come make an impact in North Carolina!
We are excited to share an opportunity for your teen to join us for a meaningful and impactful weekend of service, community, and connection as part of our Camp Judaea & Young Judaea Teens Tikkun Olam Weekend! Participants will engage in hands-on disaster recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, helping rebuild homes and clear debris for families affected by Hurricane Helene in partnership with Nechama – a Jewish Disaster Response organization.

Key Details:
Dates: Sunday, February 16- Monday, February 17
Cost: $200
Travel: Participants will fly in and out of Asheville airport. Transportation from Atlanta will be provided
Lodging: Participants will stay at a nearby hotel with up to three other teens of the same sex.
Volunteer Requirements: The volunteer work will include physical labor such as lifting (up to 15 pounds) and standing/walking for up to two hours at a time. Minimum age 14.
Community Service Hours: Participants can earn 12 hours of community service
Program Highlights:
Volunteering to help clear debris and rebuild homes for families affected by Hurricane Helene.
Sunday night dinner and programming at Camp Judaea
Jewish service learning programming centered around tikkun olam and community building
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Questions? Contact Erica, erica.cohen@youngjudaea.org

YJ Teens Northeast: Anti-Semitism Discussion
2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:00
Join YJ Teens Northeast for a group discussion around our National Initiative, addressing Anti-Semitism. This will include reflections from National Convention speakers, activities, and discussions.
This event is open to everyone interested in being part of the reflection and discussion around Anti-Semitism and the YJ Teens National Initiative, even if you were unable to attend National Convention
Where: Young Judaea Global NY Office
When: Sunday, February 9th, 12PM – 2PM
Who: Grades 8-12; No previous YJ involvement necessary!
Cost: FREE!
If you have any questions please contact the Northeast Advisor at northeast.yjteens@youngjudaea.org.

YJ Teens National Convention 2025!
2025-01-17 08:00 - 2025-01-20 17:00
January 17-20, 2025, Claryville, NY
Come for a weekend of seeing old friends and making new ones while exploring aspects of Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, and tikkun olam. All programs and activities will be planned and run by the members of the 2024-2025 National Mazkirut, our teen governing leadership board. Participants will have the opportunity to elect their peers to the 2024-2025 National Mazkirut and make their voices heard!
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CYJ Sprout Lake at a City Near You!
2025-01-12 08:00 - 2025-02-09 17:00
Sprout Lake is hitting the road
Ready to learn more about overnight camp? Come meet us in your neighborhood!
Enrolled families, have friends interested in camp? Refer a friend and receive $250 off your tuition!
Register here:
CampFest: https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/campfest/
PJ Camp Fair Long Island: pjlibrary.org/longislandcampfair
PJ Camp Fair White Plains: pjlibrary.org/westchestercampfair
PJ Camp Fair Brooklyn: pjlibrary.org/nyccampfair

January Young Judaea Israel Program Info Sessions
2025-01-09 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00
January is packed with opportunities to explore Young Judaea Israel programs! Join us for exciting webinars, in-person events, and campus visits to discover how you can make Israel part of your story.
Whether you’re dreaming of a gap year, summer teen tour, or college internship experience, we’ve got something for everyone.
Registration links: https://linktr.ee/yjisraelprograms
Questions? Email talia.goldin@youngjudaea.org

YJ Teens Northeast Ice Skating
2025-01-05 15:00 - 17:30
Come enjoy a day of ice skating with your friends in YJ Teens! Open to all Jewish teens grades 8-12. Pizza and hot chocolate is on us!
Sunday, January 5, Little Falls Township, NJ
3:00-5:30 pm
Open to all Jewish teens grades 8-12!
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YJ Teens Southeast Kickoff Shabbat Dinner
2024-12-20 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for a fun night as we light the Shabbat candles and celebrate the start of Hanukkah at our first Southeast event of the year!

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YJ Teens Northeast Hannukah
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn
Join YJ Teens Northeast for a Hanukkah event where wewill have a dreidel/Hannukah house decorating competitions and then learn about the story of Hannukah while crafting collages!
Open to all Jewish teens grades 8-12
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Year Course Houston Info Session
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about the life changing experience of Year Course with alumni and staff in Houston!
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Year Course Virtual Info Sessions: November
2024-11-07 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00
Interested in learning more about Year Course 2025-26? November dates now available!
Join us for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, where we take a deep dive into all the details and options you have to choose from to make Year Course the best year of your life!

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YJ Teens West Movie Night
2024-11-02 18:30 - 21:30
The West Coast chapter of YJ Teens is back! Calling all teens in grades 8-12 in the LA area—join in for a kickoff event movie night on November 2 in Calabasas! Enjoy tasty food, fun games, and awesome company. Don’t forget to rock your PJs and bring a friend along!
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Questions? Email maya.reiken@youngjudaea.org or yjteens@youngjudaea.org

Year Course Atlanta Info Session
2024-10-28 18:30 - 20:30
Come learn about the life changing experience of Year Course with alumni and staff in Atlanta!
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Pittsburgh Young Judaea Sukkah Hop
2024-10-20 13:00 - 15:30
Teens in the Pittsburgh area:
Begin the year with a bang and join YJ Teens Pittsburgh for a Sukkah hop!
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Year Course Virtual Info Sessions
2024-10-15 08:00 - 2024-10-22 17:00
Interested in learning more about Year Course 2025-26? October dates now available!
Join us for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, where we take a deep dive into all the details and options you have to choose from to make Year Course the best year of your life!

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YJ Teens Mark October 7th Together
2024-10-06 16:00
Join us, in collaboration with Anshe Chesed Teen Council, as we come together to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of October 7th. This will be a space for conversation and sharing, with an optional ceremony at 7PM.
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