Being a Jewish teen is about discovering your identity, building friendships, and shaping the future. The Columbia Jewish Federation offers a variety of programs to help teens engage with Jewish life, develop leadership skills, and make an impact in their community—all while having fun!
Social & Cultural Events
Meet other Jewish teens through fun activities, holiday celebrations, and Jewish cultural programs.
Jewish Learning & Religious School Programs
Columbia is home to several local religious schools that provide a strong foundation in Jewish education, Hebrew learning, and preparation for bar/bat mitzvahs. Whether you’re continuing your Jewish studies or just starting, our synagogue-based religious schools offer engaging classes and a welcoming community.
Leadership & Advocacy
Get involved in Jewish leadership programs, stand up against antisemitism, and advocate for Israel through teen-led initiatives.
Community Service & Social Action
Give back through volunteer opportunities, mitzvah projects, and tzedakah initiatives, making a real impact in Columbia and beyond.
Columbia’s synagogue-based religious schools offer teens a place to continue their Jewish education through Torah study, Hebrew language, and Jewish ethics, as well as opportunities for leadership and community engagement. Contact your synagogue to learn more about their programs for teens!
BBYO is an international Jewish teen movement that helps teens connect, build leadership skills, and participate in exciting events locally, nationally, and even globally. BBYO offers a fun and meaningful way to strengthen your Jewish identity and make lifelong friendships.
Discover the power of tzedakah and Jewish leadership through programs where teens fundraise, allocate donations, and support meaningful causes in Columbia and beyond.
Interested in learning more about Israel and Jewish identity? We offer programs that connect teens with Israel through education, advocacy training, and travel opportunities.
There are so many ways for Jewish teens in Columbia to learn, lead, and grow. Whether you want to make new friends, explore your Jewish identity, or give back to the community, there’s a place for you here.
Find out more and get involved today!
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