About
CoLab was established in 2015 by UJA-Federation of New York to promote social cohesion in Israel through collaborative work.
CoLab is a Laboratory For Collaborations where social influencers from diverse backgrounds come together to get to know each other, explore identities, deepen relationships, and experiment with connections to advance collaborative efforts and promote a better society.
The mission of CoLab is to create a reality in which differences among people and groups serve as a source of growth, empowerment, and social resilience. CoLab is built on the idea that diversity in people and perspectives can foster connection and collaboration, rather than being an obstacle to be overcome.
Annual Fellows Program
The CoLab Doctoroff Fellowship, in honor of the visionary leadership of Alisa and Dan Doctoroff, is an annual program based on the richness and variety that the 20 selected fellows—who come from all parts of Israeli society—bring with them. The fellows share their life stories, identities, perceptions and narratives, get to know each other and explore inquiry journeys in Israel and New York. Together they learn, experience and collaborate to develop and promote social activities.
A Broad Alumni Community
A broad alumni community consisting of 200 program participants over the years, with diverse and distinct identities, each leading social processes in their own field and collaborating for social action.
Co-Org: CoLab in Organizations
A tailor-made program for organizations based on the principles and methods of operation of the fellows program, with the aim of promoting collaboration in Israeli society. Programs are adapted in content and scope for organizations that wish to enable employees to participate in a unique CoLab program.
