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Creating a better world, together
Who We Are
Community For All
Shalom Institute enriches Jewish life, ensures the Jewish future, and makes the world a better place.
We facilitate transformative experiences grounded in Jewish values that foster community, promote inclusion, cultivate leadership, inspire conscious social action, nurture Jewish tradition and culture, and instill responsibility for our environment.
What We Offer
Our Signature Experiences
Since 1951, Camp JCA Shalom has provided enriching experiences in a natural setting that foster Jewish tradition and values, build community, cultivate long-lasting friendships, and promote service for campers grades 2-12. We strive to create an environment that is not only fun for our campers and staff, but also full of spirit and life.
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Shemesh Farms provides meaningful employment and an innovative, dynamic community for young adults with neuro and physically diverse abilities. As a community, our Farm Fellows, volunteers, and staff harvest and craft spice and tea blends, honey, and other organic products.
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CAMP GESHEЯ is the only overnight camp in North America designed especially for campers entering 3rd-12th grades from Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) families, focusing on Russian-Jewish culture, Jewish traditions, and Israel.
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Informed and inspired by Jewish tradition, values, and ethics, Sherut L'Olam empowers teens in grades 6-11 to explore social and environmental justice issues, engage in community service projects, and develop leadership, public speaking, and critical thinking skills.
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What We Do
Transformative Experiences
Shalom Institute provides transformative experiences for thousands of youth, adults, families and communities every year. Our immersive experiences encompass Jewish educational, environmental, social justice, camp, and retreat activities that reflect the richness of Jewish holidays and traditions. Our year-round experiences support people of all ages engage with the community, Judaism, self-discovery, fun, nature, and friendship. One of our highlighted series is our Gilberg Family Holiday Experience Family Fun Days, where families come together to enjoy a variety of holiday-themed, camp-like activities.
Our services
Enrich Your Community
We are a year-round experiential education center serving all walks of life. We offer full-service, customized retreats and educational programs to schools, synagogues, and community organizations including religious school retreats, family camps, holiday educational celebrations, leadership training, adult programs, family fun days, service projects, social justice programs, and much more.
We are an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, members of Jewish Community Centers of North America, partners with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and accredited by the American Camp Association.
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