College Students at Beth El Synagogue Omaha, Nebraska

Programming and Info for College Students

College Student High Holiday Care Packages

Every year, Beth El enjoys sending holiday care packages to our out-of-town college-aged congregants to let them know that we’re thinking of them. We depend on parents to update us with their children’s addresses (we are unable to use last year’s addresses, so packages can not be sent out if we haven’t heard from you). Contact the synagogue office at reception@bethel-omaha.org as soon as possible, with your child’s address.

Call on Us to Help You Have a Great College Experience

If you or a college student you know needs help with getting settled, getting involved, or anything else that deals with the college experience, please do not hesitate to contact Shiri Tene at youthdir@bethel-omaha.org.

Jewish Campus Life Guide Available from Hillel

If college is just around the corner for your high school student and you want information about Jewish campus life at universities around the country, check out Guide to Jewish Life on Campus, offered by Hillel, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world. With a presence at more than 500 colleges and universities, Hillel provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity. The Guide to Jewish Life on Campus offers information on hundreds of colleges and universities including Jewish populations, kosher dining, student interest groups, religious life and Jewish studies. To access the guide, go to www.hillel.org and click on "Find a Hillel" or "Local Hillel Directory."

Hillel - The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

List of Web sites for Hillels on campuses in North America

Project OTZMA

Project OTZMA is a ten-month volunteer program in Israel. This program is designed for recent college graduates (ages 20-25) and gives participants an opportunity to live and work in a variety of settings throughout Israel.

Jewish Campus Service Corp

The prestigious Hillel Steinhardt Jewish Campus Service Corps is a paid, one-year fellowship that enables recent college graduates to work on campuses across North America helping students explore and celebrate their Jewishness.

Brandeis Collegiate Institute

The Brandeis Collegiate Institute is a 26-day exploration of self and Judaism within a safe, pluralistic community. Each session brings together young Jews (ages 18-26) with the world's finest Jewish scholars and artists in a living laboratory where they experience the multi-faceted aspects of Jewish life and culture.