The Jewish Youth Assembly (JYA) is a multi-day conference for students aged 15-18 to learn about Jewish communities around the world and discuss the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. Replicating the World Jewish Congress’s (WJC), structure, students at JYA gain an inside look into the WJC process and build techniques to problem-solve issues of concern to the Jewish community across the world. The conference allows students to collaboratively work to represent specific communities, conduct research on their history, learn about the issues the WJC is tackling, and speak directly to represented communities and expert leaders. This interactive experience culminates in crucial reports that serve as the collective voice of Jewish youth across the world in day-to-day deliberations of the World Jewish Congress.

In 2023, 80 students from over 24 countries came together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing Jewish communities today. Together, they drafted 6 resolutions, networked with their peers from around the world, met leaders of Jewish communities, and heard from world renowned speakers. You can learn more about last year's Jewish Youth Assembly by clicking here.