APPLICATIONS  ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

Applicants please email us a short video  (Iphone video is perfect) answering the following questions: 

Name

Age

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Date Month/Date/Year

Synagogue/Temple

Middle School

 Tell Us:

Something important to you about your connection to being Jewish

Any leadership/community engagement opportunities you have participated in

Your favorite activity outside of school

Something you’d like to do/be when you grow up and why ?

(Optional) A one-page reference letter from a teacher, coach or mentor.  

Submit your video and reference letter to: apply@aklausa.org  

Application review process 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by a screening committee of qualified professionals within the Jewish community. We are looking for teens that are motivated, show an interest in leadership and who are engaged in their community. This is a cost-free program, so admission is limited and competitive.  

Group applications for temples, schools or clubs interested in attending.  Please email: tonia.barber@aklausa.org

We can also be reached at (310) 601-4297 for further inquiries.