LFT enables young Jewish leaders to develop skills to advocate on behalf of the Jewish people, Israel, and human rights, and to serve as positive change agents for their peers and community.
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 2021-2022 year are now closed. Applications for 2022-2023 will open in spring of 2022.
Students who will be sophomores or juniors in high school during their LFT term 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.
The safety of our participants is our highest priority. Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, our fall 2021 sessions may take place virtually. If and when it is safe to meet in person, we will aspire to do so.
For virtual meetings, we will meet from 5:00-6:30pm. If we are able to meet in person, we will meet from 5:00-8:00pm at AJC's office in Buckhead. A kosher dinner will be served during in-person sessions.
Read from our LFT alumni in the Atlanta Jewish Times about becoming Jewish advocates.
Dates* for 2021-2022 LFT Year
October 17
November 7
December 5
January 9
February 13
March 20
April 17
"I want to express my gratitude for this past year and the amazing LFT program. It changed the way I learned and how I view the world."
- Zoe Siegel, Class of 2020.
*These dates are subject to change, but we will keep you informed with as much notice as possible.
**Our LFT students are also invited to take part in supplementary AJC opportunities.
Questions? Contact Julie Katz or Leah Gross.
