Empowering Teen Leaders to Be Jewish Advocates
About LFT
LFT is AJC’s flagship leadership program that empowers Jewish high school students to build confident Jewish identities. It is now offered in 13 regions across the country and has served over 3,500 students. Through immersive learning, hands-on experience, and critical 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.
Program Details for the 2025-2026 New England Cohort
When: LFT sessions will be held monthly on Sundays from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
from October 2025 – April 2026 (exact dates to be determined)
Where: Brookline or Newton area
Testimony from a 2024-2025 New England LFT student
APPLY TODAY: 2025-2026 AJC Leaders for Tomorrow Application
Program Highlights
- Explore Jewish identity and advocacy with AJC experts
- Understand the history and current dynamics of Israel
- Learn how to counter antisemitism and anti-Zionism
Advocacy Summit: Gain Real Experience on Capitol Hill
LFT students are eligible to attend the Susan & Bart Lewis Family LFT Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C., where they connect with peers from across the country and engage in real advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Check out this video from the 2025 summit!
Impact from New England LFT Students
LFT students in New England have applied their advocacy learnings to have a real impact on their communities. Here are just a few examples:
- In response to antisemitic graffiti at their high school, one LFT student took the initiative to organize a unity rally and played a key role in founding the school’s Jewish Student Union to raise awareness and educate peers about Jewish culture and issues.
- One student organized a workshop at her school to help students and teachers practice having difficult conversations about the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. The workshop was called From Conflict to Connection.
- A LFT student proactively collaborated with their history teacher to ensure that materials on the Middle East were fair and balanced.
APPLY TODAY: 2025-2026 AJC Leaders for Tomorrow Application
If you have questions about the LFT program or want to learn more, email Coree Dovev at [email protected].
