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Young Messianic Jewish Alliance
Challenging Messianic young people to passionately follow Yeshua.
A national Messianic Jewish youth organization for young people, ages 13–30. The youth branch of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America.
13–30
Messianic Jewish youth and young adults growing in faith, leadership, and community.
Serving Messianic youth since 1967
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1967
Founded in faith
Who we are
A national community for Messianic youth.
The Young Messianic Jewish Alliance (YMJA) is a national Messianic Jewish youth organization for young people, ages 13–30. We are the youth branch of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America, the largest association of Messianic Jewish believers in the world.
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Retreats, mentorship, leadership, and prayer connect young people across the country throughout the year.
Mentorship
A year-long program connecting recent high school graduates and college freshmen with Messianic mentors.
Explore programsRegional Reps
An 8-month leadership program for ages 15–21 who help prepare for and serve at their region’s retreat.
Apply to servePrayer Team
A powerful group of youth and young adults ages 15–30 committed to praying for the YMJA.
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Nonprofit organization
ECFA Accredited
Responsible stewardship
Since 1967
Serving Messianic youth
From the blog
Words for the road.
Devotionals, holiday reflections, memorial tributes, and practical encouragement from the YMJA community.
YMJA Blog
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YMJA Blog
Teshuvah - Repentance
By Ministries Coordinator•October 11, 2024
What image comes to mind when someone says “repent”? Do you imagine God standing over you, shaking his finger, saying, “Go over there and be sad for a bit. You deserve to feel guilty for what you did”?
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YMJA Blog
Yom Kippur Reflection
October 13, 2022
Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) is a day to reflect on the past year and see what areas of your life you have been battling with sin.
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