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Jewish Youth Movements and Organizations

Group of Young PeopleThe B'nai B'rith Youth Organization is a youth led, worldwide organization that provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.

Betar is the Jewish youth organization dedicated to Zionist activism and community service. Betar is active in issues affecting Jews around the world, such as Israel's MIA's, Jonathan Pollard, fighting anti-Semites, and the ongoing struggle to re-deport Nazi John Demjanjuk.

Bnei Akiva is dedicated to bringing Torah Va'Avodah Religious Zionism to North America. Through short and long-term Israel programs, shabbatonim and Moshava camps, Bnei Akiva brings the message of Am Yisrael b'Eretz Yisrael al pi Torat Yisrael. B'nei Akiva Network around the world.

Hillel is the foundation of the campus Jewish community. Started in 1923, it has grown into the largest Jewish campus organization in the world. The Hillel network brings to the college world all the richness and diversity of Judaism and Jewishness. Its historical commitment to a pluralistic community encourages intellectual challenge and growth.

Lights In Action is a national Jewish student group that provides Jewish/Zionist education to college students in the United States and Canada. We are an independent, pluralist, student-run group that does not affiliate with any other organization, any particular movement within Judaism or any political viewpoint. We are committed to serious and substantive peer education in a pluralist setting.

Maccabi World Union is a Jewish, Zionist, Non-Political Movement. It is dedicated to the furthering of Jewish education and sports as well as the promotion of Jewish identity and traditions through cultural, social and educational activities for both youth and adults alike.

The National Conference of Synagogue Youth is the most dynamic and effective Jewish educational youth movement in North America. Since its inception in 1959, it has brought tens of thousands of unaffiliated young Jews back to Judaism and has strengthened the commitment of scores of affiliated youth across the continent.

NFTY strives to instill Jewish identity, to foster commitment to the ideals and values of Reform Judaism, and to increase synagogue participation in high school youth. These purposes are pursued in a framework that emphasizes the development of personal and leadership skills in a wholesome, social, Jewish environment.

The Union of Synagogue Youth, is the high-school age affiliate of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. USY brings Jewish teens great friends and exciting programs in your synagogue and around the world...and transforms Jewish leaders for the next generation.

The World Union of Jewish Students is an independent, student-run, international body welcoming Jewish students from around the world, regardless of political or religious affiliation, cultural or ethnic identity, or sexual orientation.

Young Judaea is about connections. Connections to other Jews, American and Israeli, young and old. Connections to people like you, who share similar backgrounds, concerns, hopes and dreams. Connections to your heritage, reaching into a past as old as history. Connections to the future, of Jews and Judaism, of your culture and religion. Connections to the State of Israel and all that Israel stands for.