OLAM Study Trips

Visit inspiring projects in the field and explore Jewish global responsibility

InterACT Rwanda 2025

Embark on a journey of Jewish learning,
growth, and meaningful connections

OLAM study trips expose Jewish leaders to innovative models of international development, humanitarian aid, and global volunteering in developing countries. Our aim is to inspire Jewish communal and engagement professionals to reflect deeply about our responsibility as Jews to the wider world, and promote global responsibility anchored in meaningful Jewish learning.

What makes OLAM
study trips unique?

Organizations represented
on OLAM study trips

Full name
Job title
Northwestern Hillel
2023
Hillel International
2023
The Bronfman Fellowship
2023
Foundation for Jewish Camp
2023
Moishe House
2023
Repair the World
2023
Channel 12 News
2020
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
2023
Latet - Israeli Humanitarian Aid
2020
Makor Rishon
2020
Birthright Israel Foundation
2020
Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation
2020
American Jewish Committee
2020
Schusterman Philanthropies
2020
UJIA
2020
United Synagogue
2020
Shalom Corps
2020
BINA- The Jewish Movement for Social Change
2018-2019
BBYO
2018-2019
The Jewish Lads & Girls Brigade (JLGB)
2018-2019
Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)
2018-2019
Mitzvah Day
2018-2019
Jewish Agency for Israel
2018-2019
Jewish Community Federation of San Fransisco
2018-2019

What people are saying

“This opportunity would not have been an option without OLAM. NALA’s network increased drastically from the visit, and it completely changed the way I think about engaging with the Jewish community in North America. The encounters really helped ‘fill my battery’ after an intense period that left me somewhat drained.”

Jacob Sztokman, Founding Director, Gabriel Project Mumbai

This opportunity was truly transformative. I grappled with questions I had never thought to ask, looked at things I thought I understood through a completely new lens, and tied it all back to values I hold deeply, making it even more relevant and resonant. Additionally, the opportunity to engage with this group of professionals, each bringing their own perspectives and questions, deeply enriched my experience.

Haley Harper, Repair the World

I am deeply grateful for this incredible opportunity. You opened my eyes to a part of the world that has now become a part of me and ignited a passion for international development that will color my personal and professional pursuits well into the future.

Avi Mayer, American Jewish Committee

This was an incredible experience that opened up new perspectives for me on the possibilities for meaningful global impact. I learned a lot, had an unforgettable firsthand experience with global service, and built relationships that I expect will remain with me long after the fellowship concludes

Rachel Barton, Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

The OLAM Impact Fellowship came along at exactly the right time, and helped us better design my organization's international development program. Thanks to OLAM, it had a more solid educational arc, improved focus on ethical engagement, and a more robust array of partner organizations.

Aviva Klompus, Boundless

This study trip was truly amazing. I was inspired, challenged and just filled with gratitude for the entire experience. It far exceeded all my expectations.

Rebecca Kahn, Foundation for Jewish Camp

The Impact Fellowship study trip was the most relevant and mindset-changing educational experience I have ever experienced as an adult.

Tamas Buchler, Jewish Agency

Not only did the OLAM JSA study trip exceed my expectations for attention to ethical best practices, it pushed me beyond what I thought I knew about ethical engagement and taught me so much more along the way.

Kaylin Berinhout, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

It has been amazing to see the ways in which Jewish and Israeli individuals and organizations have partnered with the Rwandan community to create impact rooted in the shared value of tikkun olam.

Erica Phillips, 2025 Trip Participant

The trip exceeded my expectations. Being able to openly process and analyze the deep complexities of global service with our group and Rwandan changemakers, was very impactful.

Anna Worrell, Hillel International

I went in thinking going to Rwanda would simply be a cool and interesting experience, among so many others. Instead, I think this will be a pivotal experience for me in my personal and professional trajectory.

Rachel Hillman, Northwestern Hillel

While we had been loosely working with JDC Entwine for a couple of years, the OLAM Impact Fellowship gave us the impetus, tools, and opportunity to launch an official partnership with them: a 10 day service learning opportunity for Kahal alumni. This was the first such program in our history.

Becca Flyer, Kahal

The fact that our trip included a mix of Americans, Israelis, and Brits was very helpful in how we collectively looked at the issue. The diversity and experiences that we had and the open and honest conversations helped us envision a future where international service is more a part of Jewish identity building around the globe.

Eric Robbins, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Study Trip Galleries

InterACT Global Study Trip to Rwanda, 2025

2025
Photo Gallery
2025
Video

JSA Study Trip to Rwanda, 2023

2023
Photo Gallery
2023
Video

InterACT Global Study Trip to Rwanda, 2020

2020
Photo Gallery
2020
Video

Impact Fellowship Study Trip to Rwanda, 2018

2018
Photo Gallery
2018
Video

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