Diller Teen Fellows Toronto

Diller Teen Fellows is a yearlong leadership program that empowers teens in grades 10 and 11 from across the globe to explore their Jewish identities and become activated leaders of tikkun olam who serve as forces for good throughout their lifetimes. The Toronto Diller Teen Fellows program consists of monthly or bi-monthly workshops, 3 weekend retreats (shabbatons), a spring Seminar in Toronto, and a 3-week trip to Israel in July.


Applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship year will open in the Spring. To be notified when applications open, fill out the form below.


Hear from one of our alumni about her experience in Diller



Here are four reasons you should consider applying


Leadership

 

Participants are challenged to define their strengths, weaknesses, and personal leadership goals. The result? A meaningful experience they can apply to real world challenges.

Jewish Identity

 

Participants are encouraged to wrestle with their notions of Jewish identity and those of their peers. The result is a deeper understanding of what it means to be Jewish, both individually and collectively.

Israel

 

A peak experience of the program is the three-week Israel Summer Seminar that brings all participants together. The result is a unique and engaging experience with the diversity, vibrancy, and complex reality of modern Israel.

Tikkun Olam

 

​Participants are given the opportunity to create and lead tikkun olam projects close to their hearts. The result is the understanding that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and that it's our duty to create the change we want to see.

 


AND...two amazing seminars:

Jewish Communities Mifgash

 

This is a 10-day visit from the Eilat-Eilot Fellows to Toronto – You will get a chance to meet and socialize with your peers from Israel. During these 10 days, an Eilat Fellow will be hosted in your home in Toronto and you will both be involved in a Shabbaton (a weekend retreat) and other evening activities. When you will be in Israel, your Eilat Fellow will be your host. Click here to view the video!

Israel Summer Experience

 

Three weeks of traveling, volunteering and exploring Israel with the Eilat-Eilot Fellows, and the other 15 Diller partnerships. This seminar includes: one week of touring & exploring Israel, one week of International Congress (assembly of all Global Diller Fellows), and one week in Eilat-Eilot where YOU create the itinerary! Click here to view the video!


Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are now open, click here to apply or click here to nominate an outstanding teen.

To learn more, visit the Diller Teen FAQ

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email torontodiller@gmail.com / 416.635.2883 x 5538

Make a difference in your life and in the lives of others

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

phone: 416.635.2883 x 5538

email: torontodiller@gmail.com