About the YMJA
Faith with roots. Community with room to grow.
The Young Messianic Jewish Alliance (YMJA) is a national Messianic Jewish youth organization for young people, ages 13–30.
13–30
Messianic Jewish youth and young adults
1967
The year YMJA was founded
MJAA
The youth branch of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America
How did it all begin?
A movement built by young adults.
In 1967, a group of young adults decided that they wanted to express their faith in Yeshua without losing their Jewish identity. They began meeting together where they’d write music, encourage one another, and pray together. Many of these young adults went on to become leaders in today’s Messianic Jewish movement.
Today, the YMJA serves teens, college & career-aged young adults, and Messianic youth leaders & youth workers by providing a variety of events and opportunities throughout the year.
What we do
A year of ways to gather, serve, and lead.
We’re also thrilled to provide ways to get connected and volunteer throughout the year such as through our regional representative leadership training program, prayer team, Messiah Conference leadership team, and more.
Get involvedPrograms
What YMJA offers
- Regional youth-only retreats
- Youth programs at MJAA regional conferences
- The annual week-long youth program at the MJAA Messiah Conference
- Leadership training summits
- Young adult gatherings
- International ministry trips
- A College Freshman Mentorship Program
- A Regional Representative Program
- A Prayer Team
Our relationship to MJAA
YMJA is the youth branch of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America.
The MJAA is the largest association of Messianic Jewish believers in the world.