Since Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, we have been consumed by an ever more difficult reality of persistent threats to Israel, the ongoing and tragic hostage crisis, and the viral spread of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hate reverberating around the world. Jewish tradition teaches that, rather than give in to despair, we must rise to the challenge. This starts by finding ways to constructively meet this moment. AJC New England welcomes leaders to do just that. We have programs for high school students, young professionals, and seasoned communal leaders. Read more about these opportunities below, and join us in shaping a new future.
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Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT)
Advocacy training for high school students
Applications for the 2025-2026 LFT New England cohort are now open! Sessions will run from October to April in the Newton/Brookline area. Click here to apply today!
Jewish teens across the country are struggling to understand and respond to acts of antisemitism at school and on social media. To help develop the skills and confidence to navigate these issues, American Jewish Committee (AJC) created the LFT program for high school students. LFT is an education and advocacy program that empowers teens to advocate for Israel and speak out against antisemitism. The program will not only help them navigate high school, but also proactively equip them to meet the challenges of college campuses. Learn more about AJC’s LFT program.
ACCESS
Advocacy for young professionals ages 22-40
AJC ACCESS is a young professional program that empowers Jewish leaders to advocate on critical domestic and global issues facing the Jewish community. Through ACCESS, leaders can engage in strategic engagement with diplomats, civic leaders and elected officials, build relationships with intergroup partners, travel the world on ACCESS advocacy missions, and develop life-long leadership skills. Learn more about AJC’s ACCESS program here, and fill out this interest form to be notified of upcoming opportunities.
AJC New England Global Advocacy Fellowship
For seasoned communal leaders ready to level up their advocacy
AJC New England’s Global Advocacy Fellowship is a 5-month program that provides training and insight into the challenges AJC addresses. Fellows meet with AJC policy experts from around the world to learn about AJC’s unique, nonpartisan approach to legislative and diplomatic action. They receive an insider’s perspective on global, domestic, and regional issues that impact Jewish life, and the strategies used by AJC to address them and realize far-reaching impact. Fellows are provided opportunities to apply what they have learned through consideration of specific case studies that address issues concerning antisemitism, Israel, campus affairs, and more. To learn more, fill out our interest form.
