Your generosity is helping Jewish teens feel safe, connected, and empowered.
Because of you, we can meet teens where they are—listening to their needs, honoring their interests, and creating programs that truly matter. Some teens are searching for a safe space to connect with Jewish peers, free from antisemitism, fear, and judgment. Others are looking for fun, friendship, and new opportunities to engage. Thanks to your support, we offer a diverse menu of programs that cater to all of these needs.
In June, we hosted Chaverut on Erev Shavuot with speaker Amy Albertson, who shared insights on Jewish pride and identity online. Nearly 40 teens attended—most of them new to our community—expanding our reach and planting seeds for future engagement. Based on the success of Chaverut and other teen programs, we launched our OFJCC Teen Board. Thirteen teens have committed to monthly meetings to develop leadership skills, plan volunteer and holiday events, and work toward their capstone project—producing Chaverut 2.0.
Your impact is also felt in our PREP Fellowship, now in its second year with triple the participation of year one. PREP—Pride, Renewal, Education, Purpose—is a seven-month life-skills program preparing high school students for life after graduation, whether in college, the workforce, or a gap year. With your help, participants gain practical skills—like effective communication, mental health first aid, and strategies for responding to antisemitism—while building resilience, pride, and confidence in their Jewish identity. Ten workshops and a spring retreat create a safe, empowering space for teens to grow.
Beyond these signature programs, your support sustains a full spectrum of teen opportunities: social gatherings, the Maccabi Games, Israel trips, and Gap Year consultations through our LEAP program. Together, we are shaping a generation that is proud, connected, and ready to thrive—because of you.