Source: JTS - The Jewish Theological Seminary
The JustCity Leadership Institute (June 25–July 9, 2017) is JTS’s award-winning pre-college program, training high school students in the fundamentals of Jewish change leadership in collaboration with AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Camp Ramah, United Synagogue Youth, and American Jewish Society for Service. JustCity brings rising juniors and seniors together to live on JTS’s New York City campus, take college-level courses, engage in social justice work, and build community through vibrant Jewish programming.
What You Will Do As a JustCity Participant
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Learn firsthand from changemakers throughout New York City, gain the tools to make lasting impact, and create personal action projects to lead change at home and in the world.
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Explore the Jewish values that impel us to transform society, develop and strengthen your leadership skills, and deepen community while experiencing the excitement of college life.
- Form lasting friendships with a diverse network of ambitious teens from around the country.
Application deadline is May 1, 2017.
See the JustCity web page for more information and registration.