Discovering Israel, Adventure, and Growth at Heller High
As the leaves begin to turn in North America and young people return to school, some teens in grades 10-12 have embarked on a back-to-school trek that spans oceans and time zones. These teens have elected to spend a semester in the URJ Heller High program at Alexander Muss High School in Hod HaSharon, Israel.
18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults
Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.
URJ Teen Fellowships
The URJ Teen Fellowships are a diverse range of offerings designed to help teens learn, grow, make an impact, and build community in a way that reflects their interests and passions. In the 2025-2026 school year, there are four different fellowships for teens to choose from: Madrichim Fellowship (in partnership
Empathy in Action: Becoming a Teen Mental Health First Aider
Many of my friends struggle with anxiety and depression. I wanted to support them and guide them toward help. So, when I got an email about Teen Mental Health First Aid training as a next step after participating in the RAC's Teen Justice Fellowship last fall, I was intrigued.
The Promised Land is in You and Me
Being a Jew in the Diaspora, I'm unsure that we'll ever get one answer to what it is that we're supposed to be doing. We're scattered, eclectic.