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 the United Jewish Communities’ ten-month volunteer program in Israel. Started 15 years ago, this program for recent college graduates (ages 20-25) gives participants an opportunity to live and work in a variety of settings throughout Israel and to develop leadership skills. Federation staff and lay leaders interview candidates and awardees are subsidized by the Federation. For more information, contact Brian Fox at (323) 761-8341 or BFox@JewishLA.org.

Taglit-birthright israel
Taglit-birthright Israel is an international organization dedicated to bringing young people 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. For more information, contact Brian Fox at (323) 761-8341 or BFox@JewishLA.org or visit www.birthrightisrael.com or www.socal.birthrightisrael.com.

Click here for information about financial aid for Israel experiences.