Machane Lev was established in 2017 by Canadian Young Judaea as a place for young 2SLGBTQ+ Jews to be their most authentic selves.
Our Mission
Machane Lev furthers our commitment to providing an immersive Jewish experience to all members of Canada’s Jewish Community. While our existing CYJ summer camp network will continue to open its doors to any and all Jewish Campers, we know that the addition of Machane Lev will provide an open space for the affirmation and celebration of all sexual identities, gender identities, and gender expressions in a pluralistic Jewish setting.
Counselor in training program (cit)
Canadian Young Judaea prides itself on our leadership, or hadrach, training. Our camps seek to create the leaders of tomorrow. Machane Lev will be no exception, our teens in grade 11 will have the same leadership development through the 2SLGBTQ+ lens. Our campers will engage in discussion, and personal growth, all while becoming future leaders for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The Hadracha program is for anyone looking to gain valuable leadership training, while promoting and affirming 2SLGBTQ+ identities.
“Wonderful experience for my child. We got such a wonderful feeling from the leadership and staff of a real commitment and dedication to the kids. What an amazing opportunity for these kids to be in such a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and have the experience of a Jewish summer camp which they might not have had otherwise . Yasher Koach!
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