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AKLA 2026 Los Angeles

October 18th – November 15th, 2026. Five Sunday half-days for Jewish teens ages 12–14. Free. The 2026 list is closed; join the 2027 waitlist.

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Logistics · Los Angeles

Free. Ages listed. Dates on a calendar.

  • Cost. Always free. No tuition. Fully subsidized.
  • Who. Los Angeles and Chicago: Jewish teens ages 12–14 (pre- and post-B’nai Mitzvah). New York: a slightly older age group.
  • Time window. Sunday half-days in Los Angeles and Chicago (morning into early afternoon). New York is a full day. Exact pickup time is emailed after acceptance.
  • Bus & pickup. Teens travel together by bus to each site. Pickup windows and stops are emailed after acceptance — we do not publish street addresses on this page.
  • Lunch. Lunch is part of the day. New York includes lunch plus round-trip transportation from locations around the city. Note food allergies on your application.
  • What to wear. Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Krav Maga, drones, and batting cages are not dress-shoe days.
  • This city. Teens bus to partner sites across the city, including Cedars-Sinai and a closing Hillcrest lunch. Exact stops come after acceptance.
  • Apply. Applications are rolling. Group applications from synagogues, day schools, and youth organizations are welcome.

Questions: apply@aklausa.org

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All-day holds for now. Exact pickup windows come after acceptance.

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October 18th · Sunday half-day · Technology partners across Los Angeles (VR, drones, robotics)

Start Up Nation

  • Prof. Gal Kaminka Robotics and AI

    Prof. Gal Kaminka, head of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Lab at Bar-Ilan University. Gal and his team have been developing award-winning technology that is protecting Israeli citizens and keeping IDF soldiers from harm’s way.

  • Israeli Drone Innovation and Obstacle Course

    Hands-on drone course with Israeli innovation.

  • Technion VR Experience

    Virtual Reality experience developed with Technion University.

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October 25th · Sunday half-day · Self-defense and sports sites in Los Angeles

Self Defense + Origins of Soccer

  • Peter Paltchik

    Israel's two-time Olympic medalist, former world No. 1 judoka, European Champion, and 2024 Olympic flag bearer. It will truly be super exciting for teens to meet and train with him.

  • Soccer- The Untold Story

    The Jewish story behind the beautiful game.

  • Krav Maga

    Introductory Krav Maga session.

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November 1st · Sunday half-day · Cinema and media partners in Los Angeles

Cinema & Media

  • Jewish Origins of Superheroes

    How Jewish creators shaped the American superhero.

  • History of Warner Brothers

    The Jewish founders of a Hollywood studio.

  • The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

    Meet the journalists telling L.A.’s Jewish story.

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November 8th · Sunday half-day · Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles

Medical + Cedars Sinai Hospital

  • Cedars-Sinai Hospital History

    How a Jewish hospital became a medical landmark.

  • Cedars-Sinai Simulation Center

    Hands-on medical simulation.

  • Stem Cell Research

    Jewish and Israeli contributions to medicine.

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November 15th · Sunday half-day · Hillcrest lunch and remembrance partners

Community + Remembrance

  • AKLA Remembrance Presentation

    AKLA’s remembrance program.

  • Remember Us / Q & A with Ella Mandel

    Conversation with Ella Mandel.

  • Hillcrest Lunch & Grammy Nominated Larry Goldings performs

    Closing lunch and live performance.

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Email us for more information at apply@aklausa.org