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The URJ serves 501 small congregations of 250 or fewer households throughout North America. Though small, these communities are vital to the North American Reform Movement.

We sat down with two Reform Jewish youth leaders, immediate past NFTY president Benji Rosenblum and former NELFTY vice president Milton Sender, to discuss the evolution of the Jewish teen experience in North America, leadership, identity, and community.

Across North America, Reform congregations are finding creative ways to strengthen community, live out Jewish values, and pursue justice. Whether investing in Jewish youth in Louisiana, turning a lighthearted NBA rivalry into community action in Indiana and

On Sunday, October 26, hundreds of people from different facets of Reform Jewish life will gather online for great learning and motivate each other to amp up our terrific work.

If you know a teen looking for an unforgettable experience that combines leadership, Jewish values, and community, look no further! Here are nine incredible programs to consider for the coming year.

American Jews are grappling with the need to keep our communities safe and to remain open and welcoming to seekers of all backgrounds.

The summer months are a great time for presidents and boards of directors to kickstart planning for the upcoming year. Here are six important ways you can jumpstart your summer planning.

URJ camps provide a respite from the challenges of college life, offer a warm and affirming Jewish community, and allow students to cultivate skills they can use in their future careers.

How are teens really doing? In the spring of 2024, BeWell, the mental health and wellness initiative of the Jewish Federations of North American (JFNA), in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (The Network), conducted the first national study of American Jewish teenagers to explore how their communal involvement, interpersonal connections, and perceptions of themselves as Jews relate to their overall wellbeing.

Over the weekend of January 17-20, over 250 teens from 11 NFTY regions - the largest NFTY event since 2020 - were welcomed to URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for a weekend of connection, joyful Jewish moments, social action, and fun.