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Get Connected.
The entire New York community is at your fingertips. Meet people who share your interests and your passion for changing the world.
Get Packing.
Experience your impact firsthand. Israel. Marrakech. Budapest. Havana. Mumbai. (Yes, we go there too!)
Get Busy.
Volunteer with us. Roll up your sleeves and get things done. There’s no better way to understand UJA’s work.
Get Smart(er).
Sharpen your skills as a professional and leader. Meet mentors, explore learning opportunities, hear from key players in every industry.
Give and See Your Impact
From $18 to $5,000, every gift makes a difference in the lives of millions each year. As a UJA Young Leader, your meaningful contribution is also your entrée into leadership opportunities, special events, and much more.
$5,000 – Council Level
Secures an interest-free loan to cover emergency expenses for an immigrant family in New York.
$3,600 – Circle Level
Enables ten people with disabilities to participate in an accessible day trip.
$1,800 – Catalyst Level
Feeds one hundred hungry New Yorkers three hot meals.
$1,000 – Collective Level
Enables a young person to discover their Jewish identity at a summer camp in Szarvas, Hungary.
$365 – Community Level
Provides eight Lone Soldiers with two months of support services to help immigrant soldiers transition to civilian life in Israel.
Upcoming events
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Lend a Hand this Winter
Ongoing
This holiday season, participate in a range of meaningful virtual or in-person volunteer opportunities, including tutoring students, packing PPE, and delivering meals.
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Facebook Live with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Ongoing
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MLK Day of Service
January 18, 2021
MLK Day looks a little different this year, but the drive to give back and build a better and more equitable world remains more critical than ever. Join us for one of many opportunities for meaningful learning and service -- both virtually and safely in person at select sites -- to help meet the needs of our community right now.
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A Conversation With Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui
January 19, 2021
On the heels of the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, join us for a conversation with Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, U.A.E. minister of state for youth affairs. Hosted by Shapiro Family Fellowship & Alumni.
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In Their Own Words: Survivor Speaker Series Featuring Hedy Bohm
January 19, 2021
From her time in the Oradea Ghetto to her work in an ammunition factory at Auschwitz, Hedy will inspire you with her incredible story.
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Pivoting in a Pandemic: How to Remain Positive and Authentic IRL and Online
January 27, 2021
Join UJA Young Leaders for a conversation with Jessica Abo, best-selling author of Unfiltered, about presenting our best selves on social media, ways to use our platforms for good, and the impact social media has on our well-being.
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Lend a Hand this Winter
Ongoing
This holiday season, participate in a range of meaningful virtual or in-person volunteer opportunities, including tutoring students, packing PPE, and delivering meals.
Learn More
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Facebook Live with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Ongoing
Learn More
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MLK Day of Service
January 18, 2021
MLK Day looks a little different this year, but the drive to give back and build a better and more equitable world remains more critical than ever. Join us for one of many opportunities for meaningful learning and service -- both virtually and safely in person at select sites -- to help meet the needs of our community right now.
Learn More
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A Conversation With Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui
January 19, 2021
On the heels of the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, join us for a conversation with Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, U.A.E. minister of state for youth affairs. Hosted by Shapiro Family Fellowship & Alumni.
R.S.V.P.