Building Future Leaders Through Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest's Teen Programs

Each year, we are proud to have a strong contingency of Golda Och Academy students participating in the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest's teen leadership programs. For the 2025-26 school year, GOA has 16 High School students stepping up as leaders and change-makers in these impressive programs!

Yasher koach to the following students participating in each of these leadership initiatives: 

Diller Teen Fellows - empowering Jewish teens to explore their identity, build connections, and develop skills to lead and create positive change in their communities and beyond
Violet B.
Caleb L.
Jude O. (not pictured)
Layla S. (not pictured)

Student-to-Student – promoting understanding and fighting antisemitism through peer education
Max L.
Seth P. (not pictured)

Interfaith Teen Leaders – fostering respect, dialogue, and collaboration across faiths
Leo D.

Teen Israel Leadership Council – deepening connections to Israel and building strong Jewish voices
Talia H. 

We cannot wait to see how these programs help shape our students over the course of the year!