A Year to Remember for YJ Teens
As we look ahead to 2025–2026 with YJ Teens, we asked this past year’s regional leaders to reflect on their experiences and share what made this year so meaningful.
West
@yjteenswest
“This Year, the West Coast YJ teens had an amazing year full of growth, ruach, leadership, laughter, and fun. From pool parties and movie nights to Shabbat dinners and antisemitism awareness, the west community had the best year yet. We can not wait for next year and all that will come!”
-Hallie Liberman (West Mazkirah)
Midwest
@midwestyoungjudaea
“As I look ahead to next year, I think about the incredible community I’ve found through the Midwest year-round programs. I learned how to care for my mental health during tough times — and just how powerful it is to know I have a whole community standing with me. Midwest’s community has grown and learned so much together, and I can’t wait to see what next year brings!”
-Ella Weinberger, YJ Teens Midwest Pirsum
DMV (D.C./Maryland/Virginia)
“As the newest area, the DMV is very excited for what the future holds. Just this past spring, we hosted two events that brought in teens from all over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, as well as other Jewish teens in the area. I’m excited for the future!”
-Zach Schanzer DMV Va’ad
Southeast
@southeastyoungjudaea
“Serving this past year on Southeast maz was one of the best experiences ever. I got to meet so many YJ leaders from all over the country. After going to two conventions and hosting events in my region I’m ready to have an even better year for the region and grow so many areas up!”
-Jason Rothenberg (Southeast Mazkir)
Texas
@cyjtxteens
“This was a breakthrough year for Texas Maz and we’re looking forward to hosting SWeeT Con at CYJ Texas again!
-Miriam Corove, Texas Mazkira
Northeast
@northeastyoungjudaea
This year, the Northeast region had an energy that we have never experienced— we expanded and had fun throughout! We can’t wait to see how the Northeast Maz continues to build on this amazing year!”
-Jesse Flumen, Northeast Pirsum
