Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT) program is AJC’s premier, year-long leadership program that empowers Jewish high school students to build confident Jewish identities. Through immersive learning, hands-on experiences, and skill-building, LFT prepares students to combat antisemitism, engage meaningfully with their communities, and advocate for the Jewish people and Israel in high school, on campus, and beyond.
At AJC, we recognize that students are not just future leaders, but leaders today.
LFT enables young Jewish leaders to develop skills to advocate on behalf of the Jewish people, Israel, and human rights around the world, and to serve as positive change agents for their peers and community.
Why Join LFT?
✔ Monthly Sessions – Meet once a month for engaging, interactive sessions (approx. 2.5 hours per session).
✔ Seven-Month Program – Runs from November to May and is designed to fit into a busy high school schedule.
✔ Impactful Curriculum – Explore Jewish identity, antisemitism, Israeli history, and the Arab-Israeli conflict while developing real-world advocacy skills.
✔ Exclusive D.C. Advocacy Experience – Travel to Washington, D.C., for a three-day immersive advocacy program, where you’ll meet government leaders, lobby on Capitol Hill, and connect with LFT students from across the country.
Graduates of LFT enter college with the knowledge and confidence to engage in dialogue regarding antisemitism and Israel. LFT participants will learn about past and current Israeli affairs, challenges and opportunities facing global Jewry, and how to utilize strategic networks in advocacy.
Applications for the 2026-27 year will open in the spring and will be contacted on a rolling basis through October. Students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school during the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to apply. There is no cost to participate.
LFT will consist of high-level, engaging, and participatory training sessions once a month on Sundays.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
