Youth Engagement

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Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

Rachel B. Handloff

February 5, 2024

The recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses has sparked concerns among students, parents, and communities. As the challenges faced by Jewish students navigating higher education persist, there is a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate Jewish identity and foster a sense of belonging.

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Youth Engagement

Empowering Tomorrow: The Enduring Impact of Youth & Teens in Reform Judaism's 150-Year Journey

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

January 5, 2024

Over the past 150 years, the impact of our youth has been nothing short of remarkable. As we reflect on the past, we can't help but take pride in the transformative influence of programs like URJ camps, NFTY, Heller High School in Israel, Yallah! Israel powered by NFTY, and L'Taken Social Justice Seminars.

Youth Professionals - YP101

YP101 is an impactful professional development program for Jewish Youth Professionals. This fellowship provides a cohort of youth professionals with training curated by experienced Jewish educators and youth professionals on the URJ Youth Organizing team.

Classes and Learning

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Youth Engagement

Teen Programs in Full Swing with More on the Way!

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

February 13, 2023

There has been a lot happening in the teen and youth space over these past weeks, and many more opportunities are coming down the pipeline.

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Teens, Power, and NFTY – Growing our Reform Youth Movement

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

December 12, 2022

A few weeks ago, I had the joy of being at the "NFTY-GER Ball," one of the many NFTY events being run by Reform teen leaders across North America. A room full of teens gathered at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, NJ to dance, laugh, get to know one another, and celebrate Jewish life.