For more than 75 years, the Union for Reform Judaism has provided young people with immersive Jewish experiences that transform and enrich lives. Based in Reform Jewish values, these programs provide nurturing, educational, and fun experiences that promote community, enhance spiritual growth, cultivate Jewish identity, and foster lifelong friendships.
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Bernard and Audre Rapoport L'Taken Social Justice Seminars
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The RAC’s Social Justice Seminars give thousands of Jewish teens the opportunity to impact our political process by speaking with policy makers on Capitol Hill. These weekend-long seminars are designed to expose participants to a variety of public policy issues and to explore the Jewish values that inform the Reform Movement’s advocacy.
Inclusion Task Force
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The Inclusion Task Force is a great place for… everybody! Together we will learn about best practices from our peers and experts and provide you with the tools to incorporate inclusion into every step of planning, organizing, and implementing programs.
Navigating Complexity: Israel as a Case Study (Powered by The iCenter)
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Learn about universal tools and frameworks for navigating complexity thoughtfully and responsibly. Through music, art, commentary, and the real stories of Israelis, we’ll explore democracy, gender equality, religious expression, race and more with the iCenter.
RAC Social Justice Academy
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The Reform Movement's commitment to the pursuit of justice and providing meaningful opportunities for high school students is unwavering. The RAC Social Justice Academy, new for the 2020-2021 year, offers meaningful, fun, and actionable Jewish social justice education in a virtual setting.
Teen Justice Fellowship: Powered by the Religious Action Center
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Connect with social justice leaders from across North America, learn how to organize and take action with experts, and make change in your community and around the world. This fellowship will launch in January 2021 and is open to 10th-12th grade high school students.
URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship
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The URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship is an immersive nine-month fellowship for North American high school students (ages 14-18) to learn about the society and culture of Israel and learn how to organize within their communities.
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Find the Right Camp for Your Child!
Fourteen Jewish summer camps to choose from across North America. Find one today!