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Federation's Keston Family Youth Programs supports Jewish camping and Jewish/Israel educational program experiences for community youth.
For information about youth organization support or youth scholarships, please contact us
805-957-1115 or info@sbjf.org.
to see photos of past youth events click here
2012 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
$36,000 Awards for Jewish teen community service volunteers
Nominate yourself or a leader you know by January 6, 2012
This award celebrates up to five teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engaged in projects which embody the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Recipients will each be awarded $36,000 to further implement their vision for making the world a better place or to support their education. The award is open to Jewish teens in California who are 13-19 years old at time of nomination. Service projects may help the Jewish or general community. Anyone other than immediate family members may nominate teens; teens may also nominate themselves.
If you have questions contact Rachel Bloom at rachelb@sfjcf.org or 415.512.6437.
Young Judaea Grants Available to help families send their children to either a Year Course in Israel for High School graduates, Israel Summer Programs or Young Judaea’s flagship Camp Tel Yehudah. more

Louis "Weezy" PalankerSo You Think You’re Funny…
Comedy Club for Teens
with Louise “Weezy” Palanker
Mondays, 4:15 pm
Want to learn what it takes to be a comedian? This class will bring out the natural comedian in you!
Call or email info@sbjf.org or 957-1115   Read more

Linda & Michael Keston
Keston Family Youth Program
Funds Portraits of Survival and Camp/Overseas Experiences for Santa Barbara County Youth
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara (JFGSB) is delighted to announce the 5-year continuation of the Keston Family Youth Program. more
Keston Family Youth Programs are supported by the generosity of the Keston Family Youth Fund, with additional support and scholarships from the Bronfman, Colin, Harris and Stevenson-Levitt families, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.
Gap – Government & Politics In Israel
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Life in Israel  Youth Website

The Israeli Journey: Your Connection to the Young

A New Israeli Youth Website
Created and written by young Israelis ages 16-26.
"Our aim is to connect you to the real lives of youth in Israel, help you learn more about the things in Israel you find interesting and be a website that is simply fun to go to and read about Israel and the people. more
Jerusalem tourism pic from Israel Ministry of Tourism.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ISRAEL & JEWISH EXPERIENCES

The Jewish Federation awards grant and scholarship requests for Israel and Jewish Learning Experiences through Jewish Family Service. Email your request to David Harris or call 805-957-1115.