The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for its 2026-2027 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program cohort, beginning in the fall of 2026.
With antisemitism continuing to rise nationwide, JCRB|AJC finds it crucial for Jewish students to feel confident and empowered to advocate for their community and say that the Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program instills that confidence.
Over the past seven years, over 130 Kansas City students have participated in the LFT program.
AJC’s LFT program educates young Jewish students to become informed, prepared and effective advocates for themselves, the Jewish community and Israel. LFT works to instill in teens the knowledge, confidence and passion to serve as positive change-makers among their peers, in their communities and beyond.
During the 2026-2027 school year, KC LFT students will meet for seven monthly sessions, one Sunday a month, for interactive, student-centered sessions to learn about and unpack the most pressing issues affecting today’s Jewish teens.
Students will discuss a variety of topics, including understanding and combating antisemitism in a post-Oct. 7 world; the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; challenges and opportunities facing global Jewry; and strategic advocacy and coalition building.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Participants will be selected based on their application and a phone interview. There is no cost to participate.
Those interested can visit ajconline.wufoo.com/forms/ajc-leaders-for-tomorrow-application.
Questions can be directed to JCRB|AJC Director of Education and Community Relations Joshua Goldberg at .
