A representative from The Diller Teen Fellows, a Jewish youth organization, visited the College and Career Center on Feb. 26 in hopes of gaining applicants for the program.

The program, exclusively for juniors and seniors who apply as sophomores, strives to create teen leaders with a strong sense of Jewish identity. It is a 15 month program that includes a variety of activities for teens, including team-building and leadership workshops, opportunities to hosting exchange students from Israel, and going to Israel for three weeks.

One of the three Redwood students who finished the program, senior Michaela Katz, enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the program.

Katz had a positive experience with the program and said it made her more intune with Jewish identity.

“Its not that I gained one thing. I became more aware of Judaism,” said Katz.

Once they are in the 15 month program, participants attend monthly workshops, retreats, and a three week summer trip to Israel between junior and senior year, where they stay with a host family and meet over 400 other fellows from around the world.