BBYO – East Bay
Pluralistic organization, open to any Jewish teen in high school. Focuses on leadership and engaging teens in Jewish experiences.
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Teen Programs
Most JCCs and congregations have programs for youth and teens. Check the Congregations heading under Religious Life and the JCC heading under Agencies & Organizations.Jewish Youth for Community Action (JYCA)
Dedicated youth connect with other teens in community action, caring community and Jewish social justice values, to make a difference in their communities.
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Chaverim – Sonoma County Teen Program
Provides teens in grades 8-12 with programs and leadership opportunities. Meetings offer Jewish teens opportunities to engage in discussions about Jewish ethical topics as they relate to teens and teen life.
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Einayich Yonim
An 18-month experience for Jewish high school sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in Jewish spirituality, concern for the environment, a background in Jewish learning and a commitment to personal growth.
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JSU – Jewish Student Union
Fun, social atmosphere brings cool Jewish advisors to public schools. Programs for all types of Jewish teenagers strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
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NCSY NorCal
Programming for hundreds of local teens from diverse Jewish backgrounds; includes weekly learning, monthly social events, free summer programs, and much more.
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North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY)
Provides URJ-affiliated high school youth with leadership training, social-action opportunities, social activities, Israel trips and weekend retreats on local, regional and national level.
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Moving Traditions Teen Groups
Programs for girls, boys, and trans and nonbinary teens; use Jewish teachings and gender lens helping teens explore what they care about most: body image, social and academic pressure, friendship and sexuality.
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Bay Area Friendship Circle
Providing teens the opportunity to mentor and provide friendship to a child/teen with special needs, gaining empathy and leadership skills while learning about the importance of community.
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BBYO – Peninsula
Pluralistic organization, open to any Jewish teen in high school. Focuses on leadership and engaging teens in Jewish experiences.
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BBYO – Silicon Valley
Pluralistic organization, open to any Jewish teen in high school. Focuses on leadership and engaging teens in Jewish experiences.
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Club Z
Teen's place to learn about Israel, understand context of today’s headlines and make friends for life. Be proud and articulate Zionism.
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BBYO – San Francisco & North Bay
Pluralistic organization, open to any Jewish teen in high school. Focuses on leadership and engaging teens in Jewish experiences.
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Diller Teen Fellows – San Francisco
Fellowship for 11th graders focused on community, Jewish identity, Israel engagement, and leadership development. Includes workshops, retreats, hosting an Israeli teen and an Israel seminar.
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Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Recognizes 15 Jewish teens for exceptional community service and outstanding leadership in repairing the world with $36,000 scholarship each. Nominations/applications open in the fall.
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High School & Bridge Programs at JVS
JVS helps youth in San Francisco ages 14-24 transform their lives by building skills through paid job experience.
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Jewish Teen Foundation
Jewish Teen Foundation provides teens with the skills and experience to make the world a better place.
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JFCS YouthFirst
Program offers teens and pre-teens Jewish service learning and leadership skills including internships, training, volunteer opportunities, college and career preparation workshops and more.
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