Getting involved with our community can start at any age! Through UJA’s teen programs, teens are empowered to give back, develop leadership skills, and enjoy Jewish experiences alongside friends and peers.
Programs
March Break Experiences
UJA’s March Break Experiences gives high school students the opportunity to spend their March Break building new friendships, sight-seeing, and enjoying fun Jewish programming.
Teen Newsletter
Subscribe to receive monthly updates on what’s happening for teens in Jewish Toronto—including fun programs, upcoming events, news, and job opportunities.
Jewish Teen Board
UJA’s Jewish Teen Board (JTB) is a unique philanthropic leadership development program for Jewish teens entering grades 9-11.
UJA Affiliated Events & Programs
Diller Teen Fellows
GTA
Diller Teen Fellows is an exciting and prestigious leadership program offered to teens in Grades 10 and 11. Throughout this year-long Fellowship, Jewish teens from 32 communities around the world will. Develop leadership skills, strengthen their Jewish identities, create ripples of good through local social action initiatives, make lifelong friendships and connect with a global network of peers.
Interested? Contact Adina Benia and/or visit the website below to learn more about the program abenia@ujafed.org
March of the Living:
Duration: Program dates are May 1 – 15, 2024.
Join the 2024 March of the Living for a journey to Poland and Israel to learn about the Jewish community that once flourished in Europe, the Holocaust, and the establishment and survival of the State of Israel. Registration for the 2024 program opens on September 20th at marchofthelivingcanada.org.
Experience the best of BBYO in the summer with leadership opportunities, fun with friends, discovering new interests, community building and service, exploration and adventure, and meaningful Jewish connections. Each year, we have options for teens of all ages and experiences that range from eight days to six weeks. Whether at camp, on a leadership program, or traveling through Israel, Europe, or the Americas, a BBYO summer is an experience to remember with friends you’ll never forget. Be the first to know when Summer 2024 registration opens by filling out our interest form at bbyo.org/summer
Please contact Kevin Goodman with any questions at kgoodman@bbyo.ca.
Local BBYO Chapters
BBYO Ontario
Duration: Program dates are September 2023-June 2024
With over 700 chapters in 60 countries around the world, there’s a home for you in BBYO! Each member is part of a chapter; it’s where you have meetings, plan programs, and hang with your friends. Designed for teens in Grades 8-12, our local chapters meet regularly at locations across Toronto, Vaughan, and Hamilton. Join thousands of teens across the world in redefining how we shape our future through service, advocacy, friendships and fun
Please contact Kevin Goodman with any questions at kgoodman@bbyo.ca.
BBYO Fall Kickoff: Roller Rink Night
BBYO Ontario
Duration: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
We're kicking off BBYO's centennial year with an epic evening of retro roller skating at Scooter’s Roller Palace to celebrate that BBYO is back in action! Buses are provided from Toronto and Vaughan and this event is open to everyone in Grades 8-12 – BBYO membership is not required.
Please contact Kevin Goodman with any questions at kgoodman@bbyo.ca.
Escape the Sukkah
City Shul
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us as we work together to escape the Sukkah with an escape room game. It's sure to be a fun and challenging afternoon.
The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is open to all high school students and runs each semester. The program brings students together to grow their knowledge of Israel, learn how to effectively combat antisemitism, and develop leadership skills.
Take an additional credit like no other in your timetable! Join us for Canadian history, World Religions, Media Studies and more. Our courses fulfill more than just grad requirements! Register NOW!
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