The Legow Family Israel Program Center (IPC) is the source of information on a wide range of programs for teens and young adults in Israel!

Up to $1,000 in matching grants are available to high school students participating in approved Israel experiences through the Israel Experience Initiative of MetroWest.

Diller Teen Fellows: A teen leadership program that includes Sunday workshops, Shabbaton retreats, a mifgash (encounter) with Israeli teen leaders from Rishon LeZion, and a three-week summer seminar in Israel.

Taglit-Birthright Israel: Taglit-Birthright Israel offers free 10-day trips to Israel for young adults ages 18-26. UJC MetroWest offers trips during summer and winter vacations. These trips are open to residents of the MetroWest community and their friends who qualify.

Cherkassy Family Camp: College-age counselors work in an English-speaking camp in our sister community in Ukraine, leading activities that help strengthen Jewish identity and a love of Israel for all participants.

Kefiada College Summer Program: College-age counselors volunteer in Ofakim/Merchavim in a three-week program combining working in an Israeli day camp, involvement in a vibrant Israeli community, and touring Israel.

OTZMA: OTZMA is a 10-month leadership program in Israel for students ages 20-24.

MASA: Many opportunities for young adults ages 18-30 to connect to Israel through long term programs of 5-10 months duration. Open to high school graduates, college students, and college graduates. Participants are eligible to receive grants of $1,000-$3,500 in addition to financial aid.

Sports Management Internship: Five month internship for college graduates. Participants are eligible for support from UJC MetroWest.

The Rabbinical College of America, accredited by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education and the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudical Schools, is an affiliate of the world-wide Lubavitch movement.

The college is housed on an 81-acre campus in Morris Township. A 50-week-a-year curriculum of traditional theological studies is offered.

Yeshiva Tomhei T’mimim (advanced talmudic program) is for post-high school students with a strong background in Talmud and Jewish philosophy, combined with a firm commitment to the spirit of Tomhei T’mimim. Full residential and dining facilities are available. Contact the administrative offices at 973-267-9404.

For admission to the Ordination Program, contact Rabbi Chaim Schapiro at 973-267-9404.

Yeshiva Tiferes Bahurim (new direction program) is for men with little or no background in Torah study and Jewish observance. Two written recommendations are necessary from a Chabad shaliah or a local rabbi. Full residential and dining facilities are available.

Rutgers Hillel works to instill values and develop leaders among Rutgers University's 5,000 Jewish undergraduates and 1,000+ graduate students. Hillel encompasses all aspects of Jewish life, including religious services and learning, Israel education and advocacy, social events, cultural and arts programming, social action, and holiday celebrations, in a pluralistic atmosphere open to Jewish students of every background.