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Connecting Jewish Teens

Leadership, Volunteerism, Advocacy

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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.

See below for our signature teen programs.

Upcoming Events

Iris Teen Tzedakah

GRADES 9 & 10: A one-year program open to high schoolers in grades 9-10 that focuses on philanthropy, Jewish education, and leadership.  Applications are now closed. Questions? Please contact Avi Siegel at [email protected].

Diller Teen Fellows

GRADES 10 & 11: A yearlong fellowship of 20 teens to explore their Jewish identity and develop leadership skills towards social action and community involvement.

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Teen 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.

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Pilot Teen Programs

Unique opportunities to meet new friends, connect to your Jewish community, and build important skills, including Israel Now, Desert Wolves, Student2Student, Club Z, and Interfaith Teen Leaders.

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Mitzvot 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.

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Grants for Teens Programming

Microgrant of up to $2,000 now available to support new teen initiatives at your institution.

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Federation's programs inspire teens...

100+

teens each year developed into community youth leaders

...strengthening their Jewish identity.

There’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.

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ teen events
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ teen events

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Now Open!

Do you know a Jewish teen leader changing the world? Jewish teen leaders are making positive change in their communities across the country. Help recognize these young leaders by nominating them for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards.
Recipients receive $36,000 and join an inspiring community of teens committed to tikkun olam, repairing the world.
Applications and nominations for 2025 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are now open. Nominations are open until December 20 and all applications are open until January 9.

Nominate A Teen Today

Contact

Avi Siegel
Director of Teen Initiatives
(973) 929-2975
[email protected]

Aliza Kedar-Mehl
Diller Teen Fellows Program Coordinator
(973) 929-2712
[email protected]

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