Day Trips

Tzedek America will provide your group with local social justice travel experiences throughout the school year. Each program is based on a specific theme of your choosing. A professional educator and Tzedek America-trained guide will lead each of these teen tours. Each trip includes a complete lesson plan for your teacher to use in class the week before our trip, a personalized field guide for each student that includes Jewish and secular texts, resources for further exploration of our theme, space for reflection, and a parent newsletter with photos, sharing highlights of our time together.

Understanding Homelessness

Explore the realities of homelessness in Los Angeles by visiting Skid Row and connecting with community leaders. Learn about the systemic causes of housing insecurity and hear directly from those with lived experience.

Environmental Justice

Dive into the intersection of environmental protection and social justice. Learn from organizations and leaders working to combat environmental racism and create a more sustainable, equitable world.

T’shuvah – Second Chances

Examine how Jewish values teach us about redemption and second chances. Meet individuals and organizations supporting people impacted by addiction, incarceration, and recovery.

LGBTQIA+

Discover how LGBTQIA+ rights connect to social justice through a Jewish lens. Engage with activists and community leaders advocating for equality, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Food Justice

Learn about food insecurity and access in Los Angeles. Visit local food banks, gardens, and nonprofits addressing hunger, food deserts, and food waste while building community.

Honoring Older Adults

Meet with elders and explore how aging intersects with justice, dignity, and care. Hear personal stories and understand the importance of intergenerational connection in Jewish tradition.

Diverse Abilities

Challenge assumptions about disability and access. Engage with organizations that amplify the voices of people with diverse abilities and learn how to create inclusive communities.

Jewish Los Angeles

Uncover the stories of Jewish Los Angeles through visits to historic neighborhoods and social justice organizations. Connect Jewish history to contemporary activism and community engagement.

Immigration Justice

Explore immigration justice in LA. Meet with advocates, immigrants, and nonprofit leaders working to welcome the stranger and support immigrant rights.

Racial Justice

Examine racial equity through the lens of Jewish values. Connect with educators and activists addressing systemic racism and working toward a more just society.

Social Enterprises

Learn about businesses that prioritize people over profit. Visit thrift shops and social enterprises that provide job training, community resources, and opportunities for those overcoming barriers.

Thanks to generous support from the Jewish Federation Los Angeles through its Birth Through High School grant, a limited number of trip subsidies are available for eligible organizations in the Greater Los Angeles area.