Young Judaea

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
Register Here
Questions? Contact Erica, erica.cohen@youngjudaea.org

YJ Teens Northeast: Anti-Semitism Discussion
2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
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!
Sign Up Here!

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!
Sign Up Here

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!

Sign Up Here!

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
Sign Up Here!

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!
Sign Up Here!

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!

Sign Up Here!

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!
Sign Up Here!

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!
Sign Up Here!

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!
Sign Up Here!

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!

Sign Up Here!

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.
Sign Up Here!

Pittsburgh YJ Welcome Back Picnic
2024-09-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join Young Judaea Pittsburgh for our Welcome Back Picnic 2024! Help us kick off the new year as we all return from a fun-filled summer and look toward an exciting year with Pittsburgh YJ. This will be a great chance to join as a member if you aren’t already and hear about our goals for the year!
Sunday, September 8
5pm to 7pm
Wightman ParkThere will be fun games and icebreakers for the kids!!
Cost per family:
$10 for members
$15 for non-members
Money will be collected at the event.
What’s a picnic without food?! If you are able to contribute to this Potluck-style event, please enter your family name and contribution on this Picnic Signup Form.
Questions? please contact Evan Ressel at esressel@gmail.com or 516-965-8899
Sign Up Here!

Northeast Convention 2024
2024-05-30 - 2024-06-02 | Upstate NY
Join YJ Teens in Upstate NY (location given upon registration) from May 30 to June 2, 2024 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 2023-2024 Northeast Mazkirut, our teen governing leadership board. Participants will have the opportunity to elect their peers to the 2024-2025 Northeast Mazkirut and make their voices heard!
Sponsored in part through the generous support of Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America.
When: May 30 – June 2, 2024
Where: Upstate NY, location will be sent upon registration
Cost: $400*
Flights not included where applicable
Register Here!

Sprout Brooklyn Hanukkah Ice Cream Social
2022-12-20 17:00
We’re so excited for our Ice Cream Social at The Social!
We’ll be at The Social in Prospect Heights on 12/20 for a Hanukkah celebration! Drop by between 5-7pm for a sweet treat and Sprout Brooklyn Hanukkah fun.
This event is open to new and returning camp families!
RSVP Here: bit.ly/SPBKHANUKKAH

CYJ Sprout Lake Open Houses
2022-12-13 19:00
Our next Virtual Open House is TOMORROW! Join us from the comfort of your own home to learn all about the magic of Sprout Lake!
Can’t make it this week (11/29)? Sign up for our tour on 12/13!
Register Here: bit.ly/SPROUTLAKETOURS

Save the Date! Northeast Teens Latkah Paloozah
2022-12-11 00:00
Details coming soon!
Contact: Rebecca Slavsky

Forward Together Young Judaea/Camp Tel Yehudah Annual Gala
2022-10-30 17:30

Yours, Mine, & Ours: The Israel Story
2021-12-26 00:00 - 2021-12-29 00:00
Are you a 12th grader interested in exploring your relationship with Israel? Join Young Judaea from December 26th-29th, 2021 at CYJ Texas for an exciting new program, “Yours, Mine, & Ours: The Israel Story”! You will work with professional storytellers to craft your personal Israel story and learn facilitation skills to engage in constructive dialogue. Participation is through application only and spots are limited, apply today!

APPLY NOW: https://israelstory.paperform.co/

Who? Open to 12th Graders + Gesher 2021 Participants

Where?
CYJ Texas
121 Camp Young Judaea Drive
Wimberley, Texas 78676

When? December 26th-29th, 2021
Participants will need to arrive by 2pm on December 26th and leave no earlier than 4pm on December 29th from Austin, TX airport.

Cost? All on ground expenses are paid by Young Judaea through the generosity of RootOne.
*Any Gesher 2021 participant travel is also covered through RootOne.

All participants must be vaccinated and will need to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arrival.

For more information email miriam.alexander@youngjudaea.org

Northeast Overnight
2021-12-04 19:00 - 2021-12-05 11:00
Join Young Judaea on December 4th-5th for our Northeast Overnight! See your friends, learn YJ traditions, and celebrate Hanukkah! You will participate in educational programs centered around the question of how antisemitism in schools impacts Jewish communities. Register to learn about relevant issues that impact our lives and of course, to have fun with new and old friends!

Who? Teens Grades 8-12

Where?

Park East Synagogue

163 E 67th St

New York, NY 10021

When?

December 4th 7:00PM – December 5th 11:00AM

Cost? $50 via paypal (link will be sent upon

*All participants must be vaccinated and will need to provide proof of a negative COVID rapid test taken within 24 hours of the program to yjevents@youngjudaea.org

For more information email yjevents@youngjudaea.org

Forward Together - Young Judaea/Camp Tel Yehudah Benefit
2021-11-07 17:30
November 7, 2021, Tribeca 360, New York City, 530pm

Join us to celebrate Young Judaea’s successes over the past year, honor the accomplishments of some of our community’s most inspiring leaders, celebrate our hard-working staff, and learn about exciting future plans!
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Can’t make it in person? Purchase a virtual ticket to view a live stream of the benefit while chatting with chaverim from around the world through our online platform!

Cocktail Attire. Dietary Laws will be observed.

Honoring:
Fanny and Roger Korman

Allison Goldberg

Celebrating:
The Staff of Young Judaea for their hard work and resilience during the pandemic

Proceeds from the Annual Forward Together Benefit support Young Judaea: Bringing together Jewish youth for over 110 years through a shared commitment to Israel, Social Activism, and Peer Leadership.

New York State Covid-19 Guidelines will be followed. All in person guests will be required to present proof of vaccination. We are working in close consultation with health experts and will continue to assess the safety of an in-person event.

Opening Day at Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp and Sprout Westchester Day Camp
2021-06-28 00:00
Learn more about Young Judaea’s day camps located in the New York Metropolitan area
Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp
Sprout Westchester Day Camp

Opening Day at Camp Tel Yehudah
2021-06-23 09:00
Camp Tel Yehudah is the national teen leadership camp of Young Judaea. Our dynamic program of experiential education, activism and leadership development, connects teens to Israel and Judaism.
Learn more about Camp Tel Yehudah.

Opening Day at CYJ Sprout Lake
2021-06-23 09:00
One of Young Judaea’s regional camps geared towards chanichim entering grades 2-10. Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake is a coed Jewish overnight camp in Verbank, NY.
Young Judaea Sprout Camps are the summer expressions of Young Judaea.
Learn more about CYJ Sprout Lake

National Convention 2021
2021-04-22 00:00 - 2021-04-25 00:00
Join your friends and fellow Judaeans at Young Judaea’s Virtual National Convention April 22nd-April 25th! All teens grades 8-12 are invited to participate at no cost!The National Convention program is planned entirely by the National Mazkirut (Young Judaea’s National Teen Leadership Board). Enjoy an amazing weekend of community bonding, learning, growth, and a TY Havdalah & Rikud with special guest Noah Wilker!
On Sunday you’ll get to make your vote count at Asepha (elections) for next year’s 2021-2022 National Mazkirut. Click Here for more information on how to apply!
Our theme for the weekend is Accountability in Leadership “אחריות”:
To what extent do your values influence your choices in leadership? How do we hold our leaders accountable? How can we keep ourselves accountable as leaders and community members? How do we balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the community?
Here is the outlined schedule:
Thursday, April 22nd 7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Kickoff
Friday, April 23rd 4:30PM – 7:00PM ET
Pre-Shabbat activity Saturday, April 24th 8:00PM – 10:00PM
ET TY Havdallah/Rikud Sunday, April 25th 12PM ET – TBD Sikkum & Asepha (elections)
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK. More information will be emailed to participants and parents. Participants will also be included in a Whatsapp group chat for text updates. Please download the app upon registering.
Questions? Email miriam.alexander@youngjudaea.org

Bechirot
2021-04-18 00:00
Choose between four different Bechirot (choices) and meet four Sundays to delve deeper into the topic of your choice with leading experts and organizations.
Open to all teens!
Four sessions: 3.14/3.21/4.11/4.18
Cost: $36
RSVP and join at https://www.telyehudah.org/bechirot/

Bechirot
2021-04-11 00:00
Choose between four different Bechirot (choices) and meet four Sundays to delve deeper into the topic of your choice with leading experts and organizations.
Open to all teens!
Four sessions: 3.14/3.21/4.11/4.18
Cost: $36
RSVP and join at https://www.telyehudah.org/bechirot/tinyurl.com/jewsaroundtheworld
