The Federation understands the importance of connecting to the Jewish community while students are away from home. Find out about Federation-supported connections to Jewish life available during the college years. Los Angeles Hillel Council
Los Angeles Hillel Council is the Jewish presence on campus at colleges and universities, providing a program of education, social and religious activities, counseling and cultural events to more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty. Israel Experiences
Project OTZMA
Project OTZMA is a 10-month, leadership development program for Jewish young adults (ages 20-26) to live and volunteer in Israel in a variety of settings. Participants make meaningful contributions to Israel through community service and educational opportunities. Federation staff and lay leaders interview candidates. Those chosen to participate receive subsidies for program fees from the Jewish Federation. For more information contact Teddy Seidman at (323) 761-8287 or TSeidman@JewishLA.org or visit www.otzma.org.
Taglit-Birthright Israel
Taglit-Birthright Israel is an international organization dedicated to bringing young people — ages 18 to 26 — on a free, first-time peer-experience educational trip to Israel. The Jewish Federation provides significant support to this long-term effort to strengthen Jewish community and solidarity with Israel. The Federation also supports an active alumni association, Birthright Israel NEXT: LA. For more information, contact Rabbi Rick Brody at (323) 761-8341 or RBrody@JewishLA.org or visit www.birthrightisrael.com or www.losangeles.birthrightisrael.com. Click here for information about financial aid for Israel experiences. |
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