National Conference Application Now Closed
Thank you for your interest in attending our National Conference! The 2025 National Teen Conference is over, but stayed tuned for information about the 2026 National Teen Conference coming August 2025.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
As the war in Israel rages on, another war is being waged in American high schools, online and on college campuses. And Jewish teens are on the frontlines, fighting lies, misinformation and blatant hatred.
Club Z prepares and educates Jewish teens to confidently and proudly stand with and advocate for Israel, the Jewish people and themselves. Club Z’s National Conference is the only high school Zionist conference in the U.S. We bring together teens from across the country for an inspiring, powerful weekend of advocacy training, skill-building and bonding with other teen Zionists.
Now is the time to learn how to make your voice heard. Now is the time to stand up for ourselves and Israel. Join us!
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Transportation Responsibility: Participants are kindly asked to arrange their own transportation.
Arrival Details: For optimal planning, we kindly request participants to arrive on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Check-in at the hotel is available from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST.
Airport Assistance: A warm welcome awaits your teen at the airport, where our staff will be present to greet your teen upon arrival and provide assistance in coordinating Uber/Lyft transportation to the hotel.
Conference Conclusion: The National Conference will wrap up on Monday, January 20th. Feel free to grab a quick breakfast before making your way to the airport at your convenience throughout the day.
Early Arrangements Advised: We recommend making travel arrangements promptly to secure the best options for your child’s journey.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND FACILITIES
Hotel Stay: Accommodations have been arranged at a 4-star hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Room Sharing: Teens will share rooms as part of the experience. However, if your teen prefers a private room, please note that there will be additional charges during the registration process.
Kosher Cuisine: The entire conference will adhere to a Kosher (kashrut) dietary plan. Expect delectable Kosher food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DRESS CODE
Professional Dress Code: Attire is expected to be business professional throughout the conference. As this is a professional event, participants are kindly requested to dress accordingly. Items like jeans, shorts, t-shirts, mini skirts, flip flops, and crocs should be avoided.
Plan Ahead: To ensure compliance with the dress code during the conference, we recommend planning and preparing your outfits well in advance.
Examples can be found here!
TRAVEL
INFORMATION
Transportation Responsibility: Participants are kindly asked to arrange their own transportation.
Arrival Details: For optimal planning, we kindly request participants to arrive on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Check-in at the hotel is available from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST.
Airport Assistance: A warm welcome awaits your teen at the airport, where our staff will be present to greet your teen upon arrival and provide assistance in coordinating Uber/Lyft transportation to the hotel.
Conference Conclusion: The National Conference will wrap up on Monday, January 20th. Feel free to grab a quick breakfast before making your way to the airport at your convenience throughout the day.
Early Arrangements Advised: We recommend making travel arrangements promptly to secure the best options for your child’s journey.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND FACILITIES
Hotel Stay: Accommodations have been arranged at a 4-star hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Room Sharing: Teens will share rooms as part of the experience. However, if your teen prefers a private room, please note that there will be additional charges during the registration process.
Kosher Cuisine: The entire conference will adhere to a Kosher (kashrut) dietary plan. Expect delectable Kosher food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DRESS
CODE
Professional Dress Code: Attire is expected to be business professional throughout the conference. As this is a professional event, participants are kindly requested to dress accordingly. Items like jeans, shorts, t-shirts, mini skirts, flip flops, and crocs should be avoided.
Plan Ahead: To ensure compliance with the dress code during the conference, we recommend planning and preparing your outfits well in advance.
Examples can be found here!
FAQs
No, the conference is open to any teen. Please be aware that Club Z is a Jewish organization so Jewish traditions like Shabbat, will be observed.
That’s great! We are looking for people who would like to deepen their understanding. Of course, just because you’ve been somewhere, even many times, doesn’t necessarily make you an expert. Our speakers have something to teach and wisdom to share with everybody. And, if you can add your expertise to the learning — we will all be better for it!
Absolutely! The Conference will be a fast paced learning environment with participants getting an in-depth, “insider’s” view of many of the current events.
Yes! The conference will be 100% Kosher.
Thank you for your interest in Club Z’s National Conference! The actual cost to attend the event is $1,800. To ensure all teens have the opportunity to attend, we are pleased to offer a limited number of subsidized registrations at $650. We encourage early registration as these spots are going fast and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
$650 Teen – Non Club Z
$0 Sayeret Club Z Teen
$550 Basic Training Club Z Teen
NATIONAL CONFERENCE TIMELINE
The conference begins:
Friday, Jan 13th 3:00pm
The conference concludes:
Monday, Jan 16th 9:00am
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Deadline to register is December 23rd
A WEEKEND OF LEARNING, INSPIRATION, AND SKILL-BUILDING
Our national conference is an annual gathering that brings together teens from across North America for a weekend of learning, inspiration, and skill-building. From sessions with notable speakers from the pro-Israel world to seminars with leading university student organizations, this immersive experience provides teens with unique opportunities to network with like-minded peers, learn about university life from current college students, and form relationships with pro-Israel leaders on campus and beyond.
INSPIRING SPEAKERS
The Club Z conference is THE place where modern-day luminaries of Zionism come together to inspire the new generation of proud and articulate Zionist leaders.
Past speakers include Pastor Dumisani Washington; indigenous rights activist Ryan Bellerose; human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein; university professors Tammi Benjamin-Rossman; and scholar of Arabic culture, Professor Mordechai Kedar.
ACTION-PACKED WORKSHOPS
Teens engage in immersive workshops with speakers who cover a wide variety of topics.
Previous workshops include: “Israel’s Story”, “Innovation Nation”, “Israel Advocacy for the Perplexed”, “Why Be Jewish”, and many more.
THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS
- Is Israel practicing Apartheid?
- What is the Occupation?
- What do Arab children learn in their schools?
- Why is Israel always in the news?
- Is Israel an outpost of Western civilization or is it a true Middle Eastern country?
- Why should I care about this?
- Where do I fit into the Jewish story?
- Why be Jewish?
These questions and many more are regularly discussed and are welcomed at the Conference.
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a student activist and the lead plaintiff against Harvard University, alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. He is a regular contributor on national media, has testified in front of the United States Congress multiple times, and lectures internationally on Jewish communal issues.
Shahar Azani is a veteran Israeli diplomat, passionate advocate for Israel and a frequent contributor to various media outlets focusing on Israel, Jewish issues and the Middle East.
Rawan Osman is a Syrian-Lebanese/German activist advocating for peace with Israel. Rawan previously served on the executive committee at PeaceComms and as a speaker at SharakaNGO. Currently, she is studying Islamic and Jewish Studies at Heidelberg University and is the founder of ArabsAsk. Additionally, Osman serves as the Chairwoman of PostOctober7 e. V.
Colonel Richard Kemp was a British infantry commander who spent most of his life combating terrorism and insurgency in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans and Northern Ireland, where he was wounded in a terrorist attack. His name appeared on an Al Qaida kill list in 2013.
Dalia Ziada is an Egyptian award-winning writer, peace activist, and political analyst specializing in governance, geopolitics, and defense policy in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. She has been globally recognized for her leading role as a civil rights activist in the Arab Spring revolutions of 2010-2011 and for her uncommon stance as an Arab Muslim intellectual in support of Israel’s war against Hamas in 2023.