The Jewish Leaders Program is an elite program open to all Jewish teens in the Greater Boston area to create the next generation of Jewish leaders through individual training and mentorship from leading figures in the community. Teens will embark on a life journey with their peers over seven sessions to discover the impact they can contribute by developing core skills.

Programs Details
The Jewish Leaders Program is an immersive initiative designed to ignite a passion for community leadership among teenagers. Within this framework, participants will engage in a journey of discovery, identifying and addressing a significant challenge within their Jewish community. The program offers a unique platform for teens to interact with esteemed speakers and benefit from the mentorship of seasoned community leaders. These mentors will play a pivotal role in guiding participants as they develop and implement a social initiative aimed at enriching their community. This experiential learning process not only fosters leadership skills but also deepens the participants’ connection to their cultural and community values.

The program will meet weekly in the Beth El Youth Room (561 Ward St. Downstairs) on Sunday nights from 7:00 until 8:45 pm, beginning January 28th. Dinner will be provided fifteen minutes before the start of the program and food will be available throughout.

Program Dates
January 14th

January 21st

January 28th

February 4th

February 11th

February 18th

February 25th

March 4th

March 11th

March 18th

March 25th

 

Application process
The Jewish Leaders Program is looking for applicants who are eager to have an impact on their communal life. JLP is a unique opportunity for teens to connect with Jewish leaders on how they can find their passion in social service, bettering the Greater Boston Jewish community, and helping Jews around the world. JLP is a rigorous program for teens willing to make a commitment to learn about the Jewish community and discover how they can make a difference.

Apply online HERE

• Complete the form
• Submit one letter of recommendation

Objectives:

Teens will:

• Develop an awareness of the different needs of the Jewish community
• Internalize a passion to volunteer for the different Jewish organizations in Greater Boston
• Have the opportunity to implement their ideas to assist the community with guidance
• Gain critical skills necessary for leadership such as collaboration, time management, networking, and creativity.