Building Bridges. Combating Hate. Creating Community.
Applications are open for the 2026-2027 cohort!
Interfaith Teen Leadership empowers high school students to combat hate and build bridges across different faith communities (including Jewish, Latter-Day Saint, Catholic, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Baptist, etc.) Through dialogue, education, and collaboration, participants learn about each other’s religious traditions, discuss pressing social issues, and work together on meaningful service projects.
Program cost: This program has a small program fee of $180 to help cover costs. Partial and full scholarships are available.
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The program is open to 10th–11th graders who are recommended by community leaders. Interested students must submit an application, including a short essay on why they want to participate and what they hope to contribute.
Participants will:
- Teach and learn about different faiths through peer-led discussions
- Explore issues affecting teens today
- Collaborate on service projects
- Attend in-person gatherings approximately every once a month throughout the school year
- Participate in special programs, including:
- Community Mitzvah Day
- An overnight trip to Washington, DC in April
- Tradtional holiday meals
Questions? Contact Stephanie Abrahams at [email protected].