JustCity: A Precollege Program in Jewish Social Justice

Are you a high-school sophomore or junior who'd like to play a role in helping to change the world? Looking for a way to give back while learning new skills and making new friends?

Join students from around the country in deepening your Jewish identity while serving on social-justice projects in New York City this summer. Through on-the-ground service and top-notch classroom learning at JTS, you will have the chance to transform your passion for Jewish social justice into action.

Supported in part by UJA-Federation of New York.

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JustCity: Connection. Action. Reflection.

JustCity offers an opportunity for committed high-school students to:

deepen Jewish learning while living on a college campus

develop and strengthen leadership skills

understand personal and Jewish commitment to social action

dialogue with change-makers working in a variety of contexts

learn firsthand from New York City organizations at the forefront of advancing social justice

Connection

Students live in the JTS residence halls and engage in Jewish text study with JTS faculty. Afternoons are devoted to service learning in the field, and evenings and weekends are spent further exploring New York City. Through JustCity, you will build a network of peers committed to positive social change, participate in meaningful service with local nonprofits, and develop the leadership skills you need to make a difference in your home community.

Action

Afternoons are spent working on community-building projects around the city with organizations such as Hazon, Kids Creative, and Hurricane Sandy relief agencies. Through on-the-ground service, supervision, and training, you will learn about poverty, homelessness, health issues, the environment, the elderly, children-and how to effect real change.

Reflection

JustCity is designed for highly motivated and intellectually curious students who are eager to engage with today's social issues. We look for young people who are excited to learn and want to make a meaningful difference in the world. You will be challenged to think deeply about your personal Jewish and social-justice journey, and how you can lead change at home and in the world.


Pricing

$4,995-includes all programming fees, room, and board. Take advantage of early-bird deadline opportunities: teens who register by Friday, March 15, 2013, are eligible for a $75 discount.

To learn more, contact justcity@jtsa.edu or call (212) 678-8826 for further information.