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The URJ is proud to once again bring Reform Movement leaders together for the URJ Leadership Boot Camp. 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.

The recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses has sparked concerns among students, parents, and communities. As the challenges faced by Jewish students navigating higher education persist, there is a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate Jewish identity and foster a sense of belonging.

Learn about the URJ's new tool for helping students and parents to get answers about incidents of antisemitism.

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.

Asking for donations in a Jewish context can feel like a paradox: tzedakah is one of our most cherished values, yet many of us were raised in homes where discussing money was taboo.

NFTY has long been a catalyst for teen leadership and social change. Two remarkable teens, Maccabee Anderson and Lucy Targum, embody the innovative spirit and commitment to being the change they wish to see in the Jewish world and beyond.

I'm Benji Rosenblum from Phoenix, AZ, and I have the honor of serving as the NFTY North American president. I'm currently taking a gap year, and when I'm not engaged in NFTY work, I love to cook, spend time outside, and read.

At The Collab, these teens met new people, learned about social justice issues, and shared their traditions with one another.