BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organization)
This international Jewish youth group emphasizes identity-building and leadership development. The youth group includes a boys’ fraternity (AZA) and a girls’ sorority (BBG) and is not affiliated with any specific movement. Interested? Find a local chapter  and check out involvement opportunities.

NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth)
The official youth group of the Reform movement since 1939, NFTY focuses on affirming the Jewish identity and commitment of today’s Reform Jewish teens. Youth group highlights include retreats, learning institutes, song sessions and trips toIsrael.  Sound good? Find out how to join and locate a NFTY chapter near you!

Young Judaea
This pluralistic Zionist youth movement is sponsored by Hadassah (the Women’s Zionist Organization of America) and is the oldest Zionist youth group in the country. Young Judaea aims to transmit Jewish values, Jewish pride and a commitment to Israel to all of its members through year-round regional and national activities, camp and trips toIsrael (including its famous Year Course!). Sound awesome? Find out how to join here!

USY (United Synagogue Youth)
USY is the official youth group of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and works to nurture and sustain Jewish identity and commitment in the Conservative community ofNorth America. Programs include USY on Wheels, Israel Pilgrimage and Nativ (a yearlong post-high schoolIsrael program), as well as year-round events, dances and conventions. To join, find the webpage of your local chapter in the USY directory.

Bnei Akiva
This religious Zionist organization, originally established inIsrael, is now a worldwide youth group. Founded on the values of Torah V’Avodah (literally Torah and work), Bnei Akiva is all about Jewish learning and active contribution to the Jewish community. To find out more about joining a chapter near you, check out the youth group’s contact page.

Betar
This international Revisionist Zionist youth group is rich is historical legacy—members fought in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the War of Independence inIsrael, in the Etzel and the Lechi. Today, Betar holds regional activities, runs camps and offers trips toIsrael. To find out more, contact Betar on the web or call (216) 297-ZION.

Ezra Youth Movement
This self-described young and energetic organization was founded on the belief that “Everything is Right!” and is the youth group of the Jewish Russian-speaking teens ofAmerica. Offering trips toIsrael and focusing on the importance of Jewish cultural revival, Ezra also runs year-round educational, cultural, sports and social events. For info on joining, contact info@ezraus.org.

Federation of Zionist Youth (UK andIreland)
This Jewish Zionist youth movement is based in theUnited Kingdom and considers the strengthening of Jewish identity and the forging of unforgettable memories to be among its chief goals. The youth group offers camps, tours of Europe and Israel, a Year Course inIsrael program and weekly meetings for members. To learn more, check out FZY’s Get in Touch webpage.

Habonim Dror
Habonim Dror (literally “the Builders of Freedom”) is a Progressive Zionist youth group whose two main goals are to form a strong connection between North American Jewish youth and the State of Israel and to create the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. In addition to its year-round programming, this youth group runs seven summer camps and offers summer and yearlong programs inIsrael. Find a local branch near you today!

Hashomer Hatzair
his unique youth group excels in youth-led informal education and leadership training. Based on the progressive Jewish principles of equity, community and social responsibility, it encourages youth to shape their community and find personal relevance in Judaism, Jewish peoplehood andIsrael. The youth group offers two summer camps, winter camps, weekend retreats and monthly meetings. To learn more about Hashomer Hatzair, check out its contact page.

NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth)
This worldwide educational Jewish youth movement run by the Orthodox Union emphasizes the importance of maintaining Jewish continuity and reconnecting to Jewish roots. NCSY stands against assimilation and is open to teens of all affiliations. Most local NSCY chapters are located in synagogues and offer various programming. If you’re interested in joining, contact NCSY at ncsy@ou.org and check out its directory to find a branch near you.