We are the People of the Book

Yet the absence of books and a high illiteracy rate have a profound impact on our city and society. Through KOREH L.A., The Jewish Federation's literacy program, we address the literacy crisis and resulting achievement gap in our public schools.

KOREH L.A. is the largest volunteer children's literacy program in the city. Over the past 12 years, the Federation has trained and placed over 10,500 volunteers as reading partners, reaching over 22,000 LAUSD students. Join us at KOREH L.A. and change the life of a student.

Koreh Connections

MLK Day: Books and Los Angeles Museum Exhibits Honoring the Civil Rights Movement

MLK Day: Books and Los Angeles Museum Exhibits Honoring the Civil Rights Movement

On Monday, January 16, how will you observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Read More »

Make Way for Pre-K KOREH!

Make Way for Pre-K KOREH!

Pre-K KOREH trains volunteers to provide the essential one-on-one attention that enhances reading readiness in pre-school children. One Pre-K volunteer describes looking forward to many more years of "staying young" in the Pre-K KOREH program. Read More »

Mentoring: A 2012 Resolution We Can Get Behind!

Mentoring: A 2012 Resolution We Can Get Behind!

Earlier this week, The White House released President Obama's proclamation marking January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. Read More »

Trending Now: Volunteerism in America

Trending Now: Volunteerism in America

Colleges prefer students engaged in community service. People flock to food banks to help serve holidays meals. Read More »

Terrific Teens: Reflections on the KOREH L.A. Teen Literacy Corps

Terrific Teens: Reflections on the KOREH L.A. Teen Literacy Corps

Move aside, "Tender Loving Care," there is a new TLC in town. Teen Literacy Corps, that is, and it is a special initiative of KOREH L.A. Read More »

Lucky Legumes for New Year’s Day

Lucky Legumes for New Year’s Day

Black-eyed peas symbolize good luck in many cultures. Eating the good luck legumes on New Year's Day is a tradition of many Southern families. Read More »

Volunteers We’re Talkin’ To: Bob Lapin

Volunteers We’re Talkin’ To: Bob Lapin

Bob Lapin has been a KOREH L.A. volunteer at Sylvan Park Elementary School for the past nine years. Read More »

Dreidels to Defeat Devious Demons? A Hanukkah Tale with a Twist

Dreidels to Defeat Devious Demons? A Hanukkah Tale with a Twist

Everyone knows that goblins are up to no good, and the devious mischief-makers in Eric A. Kimmel's "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" are no exception! Read More »

Discussion with Dr. John Deasy: A Remarkable Morning for KOREH L.A.

Discussion with Dr. John Deasy: A Remarkable Morning for KOREH L.A.

At KOREH L.A.'s breakfast meeting with Dr. John Deasy, he highlighted the importance of volunteers, and the role they play in the lives of LAUSD students! Read More »

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