Did you know there are a variety of local, regional and national fellowships, positions and programs that offer leadership development opportunities for teens? Whether you’re looking for short-term, year-long or over the summer, we’ve rounded up some amazing ways you can connect, learn and explore while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Are you connected to a synagogue, minyan or other Jewish organization? Reach out to your local teen professionals, educators and clergy to learn about additional options that may be available to you.

Listings are in alphabetical order. Not sure which opportunity may be the right fit for you? Looking for something specific and not quite sure what the vibe is? We’d love to help you out! Contact the Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP to schedule a time to chat.

BBYO New England Region Leadership Opportunities

  • bbyologoOpportunities: Local (chapter), regional and international
  • Interest areas: Leadership development, social and educational program planning
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: Year-long (for regional and chapter boards), year-long or program-specific (for other positions)
  • Contact: Jeff Hast, regional director, BBYO New England Region
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

The Bronfman Fellowship

  • bronfmanlogoInterest areas: Jewish life and education, Israel, leadership
  • Who: Grade 11
  • Duration: Summer after grade 11 through the following year
  • Commitments: Five-week summer Israel experience, followed by monthly virtual experiences and two in-person seminars
  • Application information: Available in September
  • Contact: The Bronfman Fellowship
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Diller Teen Fellowship (JCC Greater Boston)

  • dillerlogoInterest areas: Leadership, community service, Jewish identity, Israel
  • Who: Grades 10-11
  • Duration: September to September
  • Commitments: 12 Sunday afternoon workshops of five hours each, social action project, three weekend retreats, two full-day experiences, three-week Israel seminar, 10-day hosting exchange with a Haifa Diller Fellow
  • Cost: $3,975
  • Application information: Available in April
  • Contact: Sophia Adler, program director, Diller Teen Fellows at JCC Greater Boston
  • Social Media: Facebook | Instagram

Genesis (Brandeis Precollege Programs)

  • brandeisInterest areas: Academic learning, college prep, communal leadership
  • Who: Grades 10-12
  • Duration: Month-long residential summer program
  • Commitments: Residential academic program in partnership with the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program
  • Cost: $5,535, includes room and board
  • Application information: Available in the spring
  • Contact: Laura Hyman, director of Genesis
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

jGirls+ Magazine Teen Staff and Feminist Leadership Training Program

  • jmaglogoInterest areas: Feminism, journalism, leadership, photography
  • Who: Female and nonbinary teens in grades 10-12
  • Duration: Academic year
  • Commitments: Two meetings per month with bi-weekly meetings and independent work for editorial staff
  • Stipend: $250 for editorial board members, $125 for staff photographers
  • Application information: Available in early spring
  • Contact: info@jgirlsmagazine.org
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (Hebrew College)

  • jtfgb-1Interest areas: Philanthropy, leadership
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: October to June
  • Commitments: Monthly board meetings on Sundays, work in between meetings, fundraising
  • Application information: Available in late spring/early summer
  • Contact: Leah Goldstein, director, JTFGB at Hebrew College
  • Social media: Instagram

JTI Peer Leadership Fellows (Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP)

  • jti1Interest areas: Peer engagement, community connection, relationship building, leadership, mental health and wellness, community service
  • Who: Grades 10-12
  • Duration: September to May
  • Commitments: Monthly training seminars on Sunday afternoons and/or evenings, one weekend retreat, relational engagement work, social action projects, blogging/social media content creation (estimated at eight hours per month)
  • Stipend: $500 after successful completion of fellowship
  • Application information: Available in April
  • Contact: Brett Lubarsky, director, Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellowship (Moving Traditions and NFTY)

  • movingtraditionslogoInterest areas: Feminism, social change, activism, leadership
  • Who: Grades 10-12
  • Duration: September to May
  • Commitments: Monthly calls, two weekend retreats, project work (estimated at seven hours per month)
  • Cost: $425
  • Application information: Available in March
  • Contact: Jennifer Anolik, fellowship director, Moving Traditions
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Leaders for Tomorrow (American Jewish Committee)

  • ajclogoOrganization: American Jewish Committee
  • Interest areas: Israel, advocacy, combating antisemitism, Jewish identity
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: October to May
  • Commitments: Monthly seminars
  • Application information: Available in the spring
  • Contact: Eva Jungreis, Alexander associate, AJC New England
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

NFTY-NE Leadership Opportunities (NFTY – North American Federation of Temple Youth)

  • NFTYlogoOpportunities: Local (temple youth group), regional and international
  • Interest areas: Leadership, social and educational program planning, social justice
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: Year-long (for temple youth group and regional board), year-long or event-specific (for other opportunities)
  • Application information: Available in early spring
  • Contact: NFTY Northeast president and Devon Barker, NFTY Northeast board mentor
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

RAC Teen Racial Justice Fellowship (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism)

  • RAClogoInterest areas: Civic engagement, social justice, advocacy, leadership
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: April to November
  • Commitments: Six weekly one-hour sessions, plus small tasks between sessions, a final civic engagement project that will take place between May through Election Day in November
  • Cost: Pay what you can (additional details)
  • Application information: Available in March
  • Contact: Logan Zinman Gerber, national teen campaign organizer
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Rising Voices Fellowship (Jewish Women’s Archive)

  • jwalogoInterest areas: Writing, feminism, social justice, Jewish identity
  • Who: Female-identifying teens in grades 10-12
  • Duration: September to June
  • Commitments: Two weekend-long retreats, four to six hours per month on writing, peer editing and webinars
  • Application information: Available in January/February
  • Contact: Sarah Quiat, program manager, Jewish Women’s Archive
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Sababa Fellowship (Jewish National Fund)

  • jnflogoInterest areas: Israel, community service, leadership
  • Who: Grades 9-10
  • Duration: Year-long with summer Israel trip
  • Commitments: Monthly training sessions and webinars, fundraising goal, summer travel, attendance at national conference
  • Cost: $500 deposit, plus airfare
  • Application information: Unknown
  • Contact: Marni Heller, director, high school engagement at JNF
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Shomrei Adamah Teen Internship on the Gann Farm (Gann Academy)

  • gann-1Interest areas: Farming and agriculture, community-building, climate justice, social justice, Jewish learning
  • Who: Grades 10-12
  • Duration: Five-week summer internship
  • Commitments: Five weeks farming, cooking and learning on the Gann Farm
  • Stipend: $300
  • Application information: Available in early spring
  • Contact: Noah Weinberg, Jewish life and farm education coordinator, Gann Academy
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

StandWithUs Leventhal High School Internship (StandWithUs)

  • standwithuslogoInterest areas: Israel, antisemitism education and advocacy, leadership
  • Who: Grades 11-12
  • Duration: September to June
  • Commitments: Monthly mentorship sessions, fall and spring conferences, organize and run at least four Israel educational events
  • Application information: Available in February
  • Contact: Stephanie Margolis, New England high school coordinator, StandWithUs
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

StandWithUs Teen Leadership Council (StandWithUs)

  • standwithuslogoInterest areas: Israel, antisemitism education and advocacy, leadership
  • Who: Grades 10-12
  • Duration: Fall or spring semester
  • Commitments: Chapter meetings, mentoring sessions, program planning
  • Application information: Available year-round
  • Contact: Stephanie Margolis, New England high school coordinator, StandWithUs
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Teen Antisemitism Task Force (Lappin Foundation)

  • lappinlogoInterest areas: Combating antisemitism
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: Year-round
  • Contact: Debbie Coltin, executive director, Lappin Foundation
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

Teen JUST-US Summer Internship (Teen JUST-US)

  • justuslogoInterest areas: Social justice, leadership, Jewish learning, internship experience
  • Who: Grades 11-12
  • Duration: Six-week summer internship
  • Commitments: Internship placement from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; cohort learning from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays; Kabbalat Shabbat on Fridays
  • Stipend: $1,000
  • Application information: Available in December
  • Contact: Amy Tananbaum, executive director
  • Social media: Instagram

USY HaNer Regional Leadership Opportunities (USY)

  • usylogoOpportunities: Local (chapter), regional and international
  • Interest areas: Leadership development, social and educational program planning
  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • Duration: Year-long (for regional and chapter boards), year-long or program-specific (for other positions)
  • Contact: Jason Kay, engagement associate for HaNer USY
  • Social media: Facebook | Instagram

This guide will be updated as we learn about new opportunities. Notice that we missed something? Reach out to a member of the Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP and let us know.

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