Apply today to the Washington area’s leading
Jewish teen leadership program!
Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT), AJC’s innovative leadership fellowship for Jewish teens, enables young 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.
There is no cost to participate in LFT. Participants may be eligible for community service or SSL credit. LFT meets once a month, in-person, on Sunday evenings in downtown Washington, DC.
Apply today for the 2023-24 LFT DC Cohort!
LFT participants:
Learn to act confidently against antisemitism
Analyze current events through a Jewish lens
Engage with diplomats, elected officials, and leading policy experts
Improve their knowledge of Israeli history from a variety of perspectives
What high schools have participated in LFT?
Albert Einstein High School Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bullis School Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Fairfax School Georgetown Day School
Holton-Arms School Maret School
McLean School Montgomery Blair High School
Richard Montgomery High School Sidwell Friends School
Thomas S. Wootton High School Jackson-Reed (Wilson) High School
Winston Churchill High School W. T. Woodson High School
Dates* for 2023-2024 LFT DC Year:
November 12
December 17
January 21
February 18
March 10
April 28
May 5
LFT students will be invited to attend a multi-day advocacy fly-in in Washington D.C. in spring 2024. Please stay tuned for exact dates.
"Going into LFT, I thought that I already knew a lot about Israel and advocacy. LFT allowed me to gain more perspectives on issues I thought I was well versed in, as well as how to stand up for the issues that are important to me."
– Nathan F, LFT DC Alumnus
“I appreciate all that the program did for my teen's growth and development as a young Jewish adult!”
– Lisa V, LFT DC Parent
*These dates are subject to change, but we will keep you informed with as much notice as possible.
