Teen Trips To Israel
One of the most important Jewish experiences a teen can have is visiting Israel with a group of peers. After seeing the impact that such a trip had on their own children, Sharon and Larry Saltzman wanted to make sure that every teen had the chance to go. By working with the Jewish Community Foundation of the West, they established the Teen Trips to Israel Fund. Every year, this fund contributes money to the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region to distribute as scholarship money for trips to Israel.
This important cause allows teens an opportunity they otherwise might not have had. As the cost of these trips rises and resources become more scarce, Sharon and Larry feel it is important to grow this fund so future generations can connect with Israel, the Jewish people, and their own sense of Jewish identity.
A trip to Israel changes people's lives. Click here to view a video from a teen trip to Israel in 1998. To some, it might seem a long time ago and to others, that trip made such an impact, their family created a fund to support teens who want to make a visit.
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By investing in youth, tomorrow’s leaders will have the skills and tools to create sustainable, just, and vibrant societies far into the future.
Award Tens of Thousands of Dollars to Nonprofits
You will have a real responsibility to decide which organizations receive grants.
Build New Relationships
JCFW teens participate in a team-building day and then work in cohorts throughout the program to learn how to think philanthropically and maximize their impact - all while building new relationships and having great social opportunities.
Learn New Skills
During your school year program, you will learn how to collaborate in teams, have constructive discourse, evaluate grants like a pro, have public speaking opportunities, and develop leadership skills that will stay with you through college and beyond.
Exclusive Access to Influencers
Through the Jewish Community Foundation of the West, teen funders have access to business, nonprofit, legal, and other leaders who will inspire them and help them understand the Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam.