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Special Feature from Reform Judaism Magazine: The RJ Insider's Guide to College



Every Fall, Reform Judaism magazine publishes "The RJ Insider's Guide to College," an extraordinary resource for high school students looking to obtain information about how to best maintain their Jewish lives during college.  To view the latest version of the magazine, visit Reform Judaism magazine (see column on the right side of the page).

From the Reform Movement
Make the KESHER (connection) to Reform Jewish life during college. Let us know where you are going to school and receive information about our FREE trip to Israel, alternative break programs, job and internship opportunities and news about Reform Judaism on campus.
Tamarim - The Netzer Year is a unique 10-month leadership training program in Israel for recent Reform Jewish high school graduates. The Netzer Year develops the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in the Reform Movement, your community or college. The program facilitates personal development, offers opportunities to study Jewish and Zionist ideals, as well as the Reform Movement's principles and ideology, both in and out of the classroom.
The Taglit-Birthright Israel URJ KESHER Trip is a FREE ten-day tour of Israel operated by the Union for Reform Judaism. It is open to all Jewish young adults, who are between the ages of 18 and 26, have finished high-school and have not traveled to Israel before on a peer educational trip or study program. The gift is open to all Jewish young adults regardless of religious affiliation, community involvement or financial status.
Packing for College: Where does Judaism Fit is a program for High School Juniors and Seniors and their families, designed to address the variety of issues students may face during this time of transition. In nine innovative, educational sessions for students and their parents discuss a variety of opportunities and challenges that college life may bring, all within a Jewish framework.
Additional Pre-College Resources
Hillel's Guide to Jewish Life on Campus offers information on hundreds of colleges and universities around the world. This online directory allows you to learn about Jewish populations, kosher dining, student interest groups, religious life, and Jewish studies on hundreds of college campuses both in North America and around the world.



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