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Connecting Jewish Teens

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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.

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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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IsraelNow

For rising 8th graders. An Israel trip like no other! 4-month cohort of 8th graders from all over MetroWest focused on connections, Israel experience, and leadership.

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Iris Teen Tzedakah

For 9th & 10th graders. A one-year program focused on philanthropy, Jewish education, and leadership.

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Diller Teen Fellows

For 10th & 11th graders. A yearlong fellowship for 20 teens to explore Jewish identity and develop leadership skills for social action and community involvement.

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Teen Israel Leadership Council

For 11th & 12th graders. An Israel engagement and leadership training program preparing Jewish teens to lead and advocate on college campuses and beyond.

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Interfaith Teen Leaders

For rising 10th-11th graders. Join teens from diverse faiths to discuss challenges, build bridges, and celebrate cultures. The program culminates in a spring experiential learning trip. (Know a teen from another faith? Let us know!)

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Student to Student

For rising 11th and 12th graders. Student to Student is a classroom-based leadership program where Jewish teens share their practices and experiences with non-Jewish peers, fostering understanding through personal storytelling.

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Volunteering Opportunties

Join other teens in meaningful, hands-on projects—packing food, supporting seniors, helping children, and more. Every act of kindness strengthens our community.

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Federation's programs inspire teens...

150+

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.

Upcoming Event

Care & Comfort Kits for Chemotherapy Patients

Sunday, October 25 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Join Teen Initiatives, the Center for Volunteerism, and Next Chapter as we come together to support cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with care and compassion.  Community members are invited to help […]
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Contact

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

Gabi Sabony
Coordinator of Diller Teen Fellows
[email protected]

Samantha Meyler 
Coordinator of Teen Experiential Learning
[email protected]

Rachel Klein
Teen Initiatives Chair

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