Federation’s remarkable teen programs offer unique opportunities to meet new friends, connect to your Jewish community, and build important skills and traits to help in college and beyond!
Desert Wolves
For rising 10th and 11th grade female-identifying teens Apply to begin this fall Desert Wolves is a leadership and empowerment program that is run in conjunction with Greater MetroWest partner communities in Israel. The group is limited to 15 participants from New Jersey. The program includes a week-long trip to Israel where both groups will meet up and travel together in the beautiful desert region of the Negev.
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For rising 11th and 12th graders. Student2Student is a leadership development classroom-based program that brings Jewish and non-Jewish students together to demystify Judaism through personal storytelling. Student presenters visit local high schools to share their Jewish practices and experiences. Applications are now closed. Questions? Please contact Avi Siegel at [email protected].
Interfaith Teen Leaders
For rising 9th-12th graders. Apply to participate this fall The Interfaith Teen Leadership program brings together teens from diverse faith backgrounds (Jewish, Mormon, Catholic, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Baptist, Christian, etc.) in an intimate group setting to openly discuss challenging issues, bridge building, and the joys of different cultures. Program culminates with a group experiential learning trip in the spring. (If you have a referral for another faith, let us know.)
Learn moreClub Z: Israel Basics for Teens
For 9th-12th graders. Join Federation’s Club Z, a brand-new training and educational cohort that focuses on bringing the connection, knowledge, and passion for Israel to teens. Over eight monthly sessions, this basic training will help you build the skills you need to articulate and advocate in your own space, prepare you for what you will experience at college, and form a network of peers to lean on as you face antisemitism in your own life.
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