Get Involved
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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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
Write letters to seniors, facilitate online classes, and lend a hand in other ways through our network of nonprofit partners.
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Facebook Live with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Ongoing
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Phone a UJA Friend
Ongoing
Participate in this special one-on-one opportunity virtually connecting young leaders with seniors in the community, on a one-off or ongoing basis, as a way to help those feeling isolated during this time.
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The Power of Impact Investing Featuring Sir Ronald Cohen in Conversation With Daniel S. Och
August 11, 2020
Sir Ronald Cohen, an international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, social finance innovator, and impact pioneer will discuss his recently-released book, IMPACT.
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A Taste of Israel
August 12, 2020
Enjoy a cooking demo from the amazing Chef Shawna, highlighting the simplicity and depth of Mediterranean flavors. Then, get a virtual street tour with Galit Reismann, giving us an inside look into the culture capital’s vibrant fashion and design scene.
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The Jewish Neighborhood Series — The Catskills: Summers Past and Present
August 19, 2020
Every summer for over 50 years, Jewish community and culture thrived in the Catskill Mountain region in upstate New York, also known as the Borscht Belt. As we all shelter in place, join us to explore this bygone era in American Jewish history.
R.S.V.P.
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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
Write letters to seniors, facilitate online classes, and lend a hand in other ways through our network of nonprofit partners.
Learn More
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Facebook Live with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Ongoing
Learn More
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Phone a UJA Friend
Ongoing
Participate in this special one-on-one opportunity virtually connecting young leaders with seniors in the community, on a one-off or ongoing basis, as a way to help those feeling isolated during this time.
Learn More
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The Power of Impact Investing Featuring Sir Ronald Cohen in Conversation With Daniel S. Och
August 11, 2020
Sir Ronald Cohen, an international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, social finance innovator, and impact pioneer will discuss his recently-released book, IMPACT.
R.S.V.P.