Connecting Greater MetroWest teens to unique, fun, and educational Jewish experiences.
Whether developing leadership skills or learning together with their Israeli peers, our region’s teens discover the importance of tikkun olam, tzedakah, and philanthropy. Our unique programs help teens develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to make a real impact on our world, both today and far into the future.
Check out the teen calendar for a list of upcoming programs.
Upcoming EventsIris Teen Programs
GRADES 9-12: A three-tier program designed to promote Jewish philanthropy, activism, and involvement by Jewish teens and their families.
Learn moreDiller Teen Fellows
APPLICATION CLOSED! GRADES 10 & 11: A yearlong fellowship of 20 teens to explore their Jewish identity and develop leadership skills towards social action and community involvement.
Learn moreMitzvah Mania
ALL TEENS: Mitzvah Mania offers one-time service opportunities for teens in grades 7 to 12, incorporating Jewish learning into volunteer work.
Learn moreTeen Israel Leadership Council
GRADES 11 & 12: Israel engagement and leadership training program that empowers the next generation of young Jewish leaders to make a difference on college campuses and beyond.
Learn moreDesert Wolves
GRADES 10 & 11: Desert Wolves is a leadership and empowerment program for young women in their sophomore or junior year of high school.
Learn moreMitzvot of Greater MetroWest
Launch your bar or bat mitzvah journey with a mitzvah project that best fits your interests, skills, and time available and makes a real difference in our community.
Learn moreTeen Travel and Summer Programs
ALL TEENS: Incentive grants, study abroad, teen camp programs and more, for students in grades 8-12.
Learn moreIsraelNow
GRADE 8: Come join Jewish eighth graders from all over Greater MetroWest and embark on a journey to remember. February 12-20.
Learn MoreThere’s a teen program for everyone!
Through experiential opportunities, teens in GMW practice Jewish values, preparing them to be the leaders of the next generation.
A Real-life Lesson in Civic Engagement
Contact
Avi Siegel
Director of Teen Initiatives
(973) 929-2975
asiegel@jfedgmw.org
Avi Remetz
Manager of Jewish Service Learning
(973) 929-2963
aremetz@jfedgmw.org
Max Kasler
Diller & Teen Leadership Coordinator
(973) 929-2712
mkasler@jfedgmw.org