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18 Under 18

18 Under 18 2026 Honorees

A celebration of Jewish teens

The 18 Under 18 award celebrates Jewish teens who have demonstrated leadership and made a meaningful impact on our community. Learn more about the Honorees below.

Alexis Sarnoff headshot

Alexis Sarnoff

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Ben Matsa headshot

Benjamin Matsa

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Elijah Morgan headshot

Elijah Morgan

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Ethan Horwich headshot

Ethan Horwich

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Gabriela Simons headshot

Gabriela Simons

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Jamie Loewenthal headshot

Jamie Loewenthal

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Jonah Dolinsky headshot

Jonah Dolinsky

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Josh Miller headshot

Josh Miller

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Kinneret Finegold headshot

Kinneret Finegold

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Max Rubenstein headshot

Max Rubenstein

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Maya Modlin headshot

Maya Modlin

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Mia Pearl headshot

Mia Pearl

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Nate Szmuilowicz headshot

Nate Szmuilowicz

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Noam Altman headshot

Noam Altman

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Orlie Weitzman headshot

Orlie Weitzman

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Seth Pearlman headshot

Seth Pearlman

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Talia Seidner headshot

Talia Seidner

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Zoey Alzate headshot

Zoey Alzate

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