Student Program Opportunities
BBYO Panim Institute Seeking Chaperones
(Posted 1/31/12)
The BBYO Panim Institute is looking for Jewish students and young professionals to work part time as chaperones at our DC seminars. Responsibilities would include overseeing morning and evening activities and general supervision of teen participants.
2012 Seminar Dates:
Feb. 19-22, Mar. 25-28
Responsibilities will extend from approximately 7 PM to around 9 AM each morning
NOTE: It is not necessary to be available for all seminar dates
If you are interested in being a chaperone at one of Panim’s seminars, please contact Deena Margulies via email at dmargulies@bbyo.org
View the full flier here.
WUJS Israel Hadassah Grant for College Graduates
(Posted 1/31/12)
WUJS Israel Hadassah runs a 5-month program for Jewish college graduates from around the world between ages 21 and 35. The program offers specialized tracks: Jerusalem Learning, Intern Jerusalem, Arts Program and Intern Tel Aviv. WUJS participants up to age 30 qualify for grants from Project MASA. For more information, go to www.wujsisrael.org
“Coexistence in the Middle East,” July 3 to July 31, 2012 at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
(Posted 1/20/12)
CME is a summer study abroad program which seeks to promote coexistence through a series of academic field trips and lectures that enable participants to gain first-hand contact and interact with different cultures.
Participants can earn 3-6 academic credits through the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, rated among the world’s top 120 universities. For more information about our program, please refer to the www.coexistencetrip.net.
(Posted 1/20/12)
CME is a summer study abroad program which seeks to promote coexistence through a series of academic field trips and lectures that enable participants to gain first-hand contact and interact with different cultures.
Participants can earn 3-6 academic credits through the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, rated among the world’s top 120 universities. For more information about our program, please refer to the www.coexistencetrip.net.
Masa Israel Teaching Fellowship
(Posted 1/20/12)
We're excited to announce that the application for Masa Israel Journey's Israel Teaching Fellows is now open for the 2012-2013 cohort!
This elite fellowship places outstanding college graduates in Israel's underserved communities to teach English as part of a 10 month service learning program. Israel Teaching Fellows is heavily subsidized by Israel's Ministry of Education and Masa Israel, making the total cost to participants only $1,000, including flight, housing, medical insurance and a monthly stipend designed to cover food expenses.
Due to the success of this year's cohort of Israel Teaching Fellows, Masa Israel and the Ministry of Education have decided to open the fellowship to 200 individuals for 2012-2013.
Israel Teaching Fellows
Israel Teaching Fellows aims to close the achievement gap in Israel's education system by placing outstanding college graduates as English teachers' aides in schools throughout Israel. Fellows live in communities throughout Israel and work with local students in need.Thanks to Israel's Ministry of Education and Masa Israel, the program costs only $1,000 including flight, housing, medical insurance and a monthly stipend. For more information and to apply, visit www.israelteachingfellows.org.
For more resources you can use to share Israel Teaching Fellows with your campus, visit www.israelteachingfellows.org/recruitment.
Please feel free to be in touch with any questions about the program or application process.
American Hebrew Academy Fellowship
(Posted 1/20/12)
The American Hebrew Academy is America’s premier Jewish pluralistic college prep boarding school located in Greensboro, NC. We serve students from 28 states and 13 countries. Each year we employ ten or more post-college graduates in our Fellowship program. Fellows gain valuable career advancing skills while working with our students academically, residentially, and Jewishly (formal and informal). For both students and residential staff, the Academy provides an environment that is nurturing to the mind, body, and soul.
The 2012-2013 Fellowship program begins August 2012. Fellow applicants need to have graduated from college in order to participate in this leadership opportunity (current seniors and recent graduates are ideal). In addition to the resume and career building skills that your students will gain from this experience, they will also get free housing (large 2 room apartment), free kosher meals, generous monthly salary ($1,000/month), health benefits, and access to campus amenities including our health center, athletic fields, pluralistic religious opportunities, and more.
We will begin our Skype interview process at the end of January. Fellow candidates who make the ‘interview cut’ will be invited to join us for our Prospective Fellow’s Institute from March 29-April 1, 2012. They will have a 4-day opportunity to experience the Fellowship first-hand. For more information about the Academy, please visit www.americanhebrewacademy.org.
(Posted 1/20/12)
The American Hebrew Academy is America’s premier Jewish pluralistic college prep boarding school located in Greensboro, NC. We serve students from 28 states and 13 countries. Each year we employ ten or more post-college graduates in our Fellowship program. Fellows gain valuable career advancing skills while working with our students academically, residentially, and Jewishly (formal and informal). For both students and residential staff, the Academy provides an environment that is nurturing to the mind, body, and soul.
The 2012-2013 Fellowship program begins August 2012. Fellow applicants need to have graduated from college in order to participate in this leadership opportunity (current seniors and recent graduates are ideal). In addition to the resume and career building skills that your students will gain from this experience, they will also get free housing (large 2 room apartment), free kosher meals, generous monthly salary ($1,000/month), health benefits, and access to campus amenities including our health center, athletic fields, pluralistic religious opportunities, and more.
We will begin our Skype interview process at the end of January. Fellow candidates who make the ‘interview cut’ will be invited to join us for our Prospective Fellow’s Institute from March 29-April 1, 2012. They will have a 4-day opportunity to experience the Fellowship first-hand. For more information about the Academy, please visit www.americanhebrewacademy.org.
Two $ 5000 scholarships available for the international MA in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University
(Posted 1/17/12)
The international MA in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University (in English) invites applicants for two merit based scholarships of US $5,000 each to qualified international students for the 2012-2013 academic year.
This one year MA offers a series of intimate encounters with the classical texts of Jewish culture, from biblical to modern times. Its intellectual home is in the department of Hebrew Culture Studies at Tel Aviv University, the single largest integrated Jewish Studies department in the world.
Candidates must complete the program application, by March 15th.
Scholarships will be awarded by an academic committee.
To find out more about the program, and to apply for scholarships, please visit our website:http://humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/ or contact Emilie Levy, the program coordinator at:majes@post.tau.ac.il
(Posted 1/17/12)
The international MA in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University (in English) invites applicants for two merit based scholarships of US $5,000 each to qualified international students for the 2012-2013 academic year.
This one year MA offers a series of intimate encounters with the classical texts of Jewish culture, from biblical to modern times. Its intellectual home is in the department of Hebrew Culture Studies at Tel Aviv University, the single largest integrated Jewish Studies department in the world.
Candidates must complete the program application, by March 15th.
Scholarships will be awarded by an academic committee.
To find out more about the program, and to apply for scholarships, please visit our website:http://humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/ or contact Emilie Levy, the program coordinator at:majes@post.tau.ac.il
Jewish Student Film Festival
(Posted 1/10/12)
This spring a new annual Jewish Student Film Festival is being launched at New York University! Sponsored in association with the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, the purpose of this festival is to select eight short student films from the East Coast area to promote a greater appreciation, acknowledgement, and celebration of Jewish-themed filmmaking.
The festival will screen the eight selected submissions in front of a large live audience in NYC’s historic Greenwich Village. Industry panelists will determine and award prizes to a first place winner and runner-up. Notable film scholar and distributor, Eric Goldman, will be the keynote speaker.
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
**Films are limited to 20 minute run times, and must include a Jewish motif. See website for details**
Visit www.TinyURL.com/JSFFest to submit.
If you have any questions, please email us at: JSFFstival@gmail.comView the flier here.
(Posted 1/10/12)
This spring a new annual Jewish Student Film Festival is being launched at New York University! Sponsored in association with the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, the purpose of this festival is to select eight short student films from the East Coast area to promote a greater appreciation, acknowledgement, and celebration of Jewish-themed filmmaking.
The festival will screen the eight selected submissions in front of a large live audience in NYC’s historic Greenwich Village. Industry panelists will determine and award prizes to a first place winner and runner-up. Notable film scholar and distributor, Eric Goldman, will be the keynote speaker.
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
**Films are limited to 20 minute run times, and must include a Jewish motif. See website for details**
Visit www.TinyURL.com/JSFFest to submit.
If you have any questions, please email us at: JSFFstival@gmail.comView the flier here.
The department of Hebrew Culture Studies of Tel Aviv University is pleased to announce the opening of the application for the 2012-2013 MA program in Jewish Studies and the establishment of a new intensive 6-week summer school in rabbinic literature, both of these programs tailored for English speaking students.
· The one year MA program offers a series of comprehensive encounters with the classical texts of Jewish cultures covering a wide range of periods, methodologies, and scholarly interests, while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
· The summer school aims to enhance textual, linguistic and philological skills for advanced students of Jewish and Religious studies interested in acquiring reading skills in Talmud and Midrash.
Both of the programs will expose the students to relevant historical sites, current scholarship, and leading Israeli experts in the field, as a well as meeting with international students.
For more details about our programs, visit our website: www.humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/
or download our brochure:
http://humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/images/stories/Brochure.pdf
· The one year MA program offers a series of comprehensive encounters with the classical texts of Jewish cultures covering a wide range of periods, methodologies, and scholarly interests, while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
· The summer school aims to enhance textual, linguistic and philological skills for advanced students of Jewish and Religious studies interested in acquiring reading skills in Talmud and Midrash.
Both of the programs will expose the students to relevant historical sites, current scholarship, and leading Israeli experts in the field, as a well as meeting with international students.
For more details about our programs, visit our website: www.humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/
or download our brochure:
http://humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/images/stories/Brochure.pdf
Annual KOACH Kallah
(Posted 1/10/12)
Boston University
Boston, MA
February 23-February 26, 2012KOACH, the college program of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, invites you to the Twenty-second Annual KOACH Kallah, February 23-February 26, 2012 at Boston University in Boston, MA.
Students from campuses throughout North America will come together for a weekend of learning, sharing and friendship. Rabbi Jane Kanarek of Hebrew College will be our scholar-in-residence on the theme of Wandering in the Wilderness of Jewish Identity. Workshops on leadership and essential skills, community service, text study and a phenomenal Shabbat will round out the program. There will be time to meet in small groups and network with students from across the continent.
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Accommodations and RegistrationAccommodations will be provided at the Holiday Inn in Brookline, a short walk from campus. There will be three to four people in each room and meals are included. Thanks to a generous gift from Women's League for Conservative Judaism, the cost for the Kallah (not including transportation) is only $100. The fee is $54 until January 23, 2012 for Boston University students and $64 thereafter.
More information is available here, or email koachkallah@gmail.com.
Aliyah Conference in February at Yale
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Second Annual Intercollegiate Aliyah Conference at Yale will take place in the end of February. The conference is intended for Jewish students who are considering or have already decided to move to Israel after college. We will provide a variety of activities and speakers to help clarify how to move to Israel, reasons for making that choice, and challenges associated with the move. A representative from Nefesh B'Nefesh will present and explain the logistics of Aliyah (documentation, army service, educational benefits). Additionally, we are inviting distinguished American college alumni, who have successfully made the transition, to share their insights and experiences. The main goal of the conference is to build connections between students through an atmosphere that encourages friendships and meaningful discussion, to make moving to Israel an exciting and viable possibility.
We would appreciate if you could let other students know about this opportunity. Please feel free to send an email to aliyah.conference@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
The application can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFcxR3FuNWdTeVRtSmVqSFZLRXFMN2c6MQ#gid=0.Applications are due January 23.
The conference will be at Yale University from February 23-26. (Thursday night - Sunday morning).
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Second Annual Intercollegiate Aliyah Conference at Yale will take place in the end of February. The conference is intended for Jewish students who are considering or have already decided to move to Israel after college. We will provide a variety of activities and speakers to help clarify how to move to Israel, reasons for making that choice, and challenges associated with the move. A representative from Nefesh B'Nefesh will present and explain the logistics of Aliyah (documentation, army service, educational benefits). Additionally, we are inviting distinguished American college alumni, who have successfully made the transition, to share their insights and experiences. The main goal of the conference is to build connections between students through an atmosphere that encourages friendships and meaningful discussion, to make moving to Israel an exciting and viable possibility.
We would appreciate if you could let other students know about this opportunity. Please feel free to send an email to aliyah.conference@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
The application can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFcxR3FuNWdTeVRtSmVqSFZLRXFMN2c6MQ#gid=0.Applications are due January 23.
The conference will be at Yale University from February 23-26. (Thursday night - Sunday morning).
JIMENA Internship
(Ppsted 1/10/12)
Requirements: Undergraduate students passionate about learning more about and sharing the stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa
Description: Participate in an amazing resume building opportunity in which you gain invaluable skills designing your own project, creating an on-campus program, and preserving the legacy of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jewry.
Earn a $200 stipend and potential college credit!
Application: Send email subject "Internship" to Info@jimena.orgWhat is JIMENA?
JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa seeks recognition for the nearly one million Jews from Arab lands who were
displaced from their country of origin.
JIMENA is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi culture and history.
JIMENA seeks to address the existing gap in the historical narrative of the Middle East and North Africa by sharing the Mizrahi and Sephardi story of
oppression, plight and displacement.
(See program flier here.)
(Ppsted 1/10/12)
Requirements: Undergraduate students passionate about learning more about and sharing the stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa
Description: Participate in an amazing resume building opportunity in which you gain invaluable skills designing your own project, creating an on-campus program, and preserving the legacy of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jewry.
Earn a $200 stipend and potential college credit!
Application: Send email subject "Internship" to Info@jimena.orgWhat is JIMENA?
JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa seeks recognition for the nearly one million Jews from Arab lands who were
displaced from their country of origin.
JIMENA is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi culture and history.
JIMENA seeks to address the existing gap in the historical narrative of the Middle East and North Africa by sharing the Mizrahi and Sephardi story of
oppression, plight and displacement.
(See program flier here.)
Learn Yiddish with the Yiddish Book Center's Steiner Summer Program
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Steiner Summer Program offers current college students a unique opportunity for a tuition-free, seven-week intensive course in Yiddish language and culture. Beginning and intermediate students will be immersed in language study, and will also explore the history, literature, culture, and music of the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Six college credits available. Program dates: June 10-July 27, 2012. Application deadline: February 1, 2012. For more information, please visit www.yiddishbookcenter.org/steiner-summer-program.
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Steiner Summer Program offers current college students a unique opportunity for a tuition-free, seven-week intensive course in Yiddish language and culture. Beginning and intermediate students will be immersed in language study, and will also explore the history, literature, culture, and music of the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Six college credits available. Program dates: June 10-July 27, 2012. Application deadline: February 1, 2012. For more information, please visit www.yiddishbookcenter.org/steiner-summer-program.
Explore Jewish Concepts This Spring...and Earn a $300 Stipend!
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Maimonides Jewish Leaders Fellowship is a 10-week seminar for A.U. Jewish students (undergraduate and graduate) taking place in the Spring semester of 2012, that examines the basics of JEWISH LIFE AND EFFECTIVE JEWISH LEADERSHIP. We discuss the core basic values and concepts of Jewish thought and tradition--including interpersonal relationships, Jewish philosophy, leadership, and Jewish ethics. AND NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY! It is sponsored by MEOR DC--part of a nationwide Jewish outreach organization--with the assistance of AU Hillel.
Approximately 25 spots are available each semester for the Fellowship.It is taught by Rabbi Yosef Edelstein of and Dr. Josh Hollander of MEOR DC, and includes a roster of distinguished guest speakers.It includes one group Shabbaton, which is an integral part of the program. There will be a stipend of $300.00 given to those who complete the program. An interview is required for the Fellowship, since spaces are limited. Contact Dr. Josh Hollander for more information or to schedule an interview: jhollander@meor.org (202-230-7799) or apply directly online [and see more info] at www.meordc.com/maimo. Interviews will take place at the start of the spring semester.
The Fellowship will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on campus, in the Mary Graydon Center, and elsewhere, starting a few weeks into the Spring Semester.
(Posted 1/10/12)
The Maimonides Jewish Leaders Fellowship is a 10-week seminar for A.U. Jewish students (undergraduate and graduate) taking place in the Spring semester of 2012, that examines the basics of JEWISH LIFE AND EFFECTIVE JEWISH LEADERSHIP. We discuss the core basic values and concepts of Jewish thought and tradition--including interpersonal relationships, Jewish philosophy, leadership, and Jewish ethics. AND NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY! It is sponsored by MEOR DC--part of a nationwide Jewish outreach organization--with the assistance of AU Hillel.
Approximately 25 spots are available each semester for the Fellowship.It is taught by Rabbi Yosef Edelstein of and Dr. Josh Hollander of MEOR DC, and includes a roster of distinguished guest speakers.It includes one group Shabbaton, which is an integral part of the program. There will be a stipend of $300.00 given to those who complete the program. An interview is required for the Fellowship, since spaces are limited. Contact Dr. Josh Hollander for more information or to schedule an interview: jhollander@meor.org (202-230-7799) or apply directly online [and see more info] at www.meordc.com/maimo. Interviews will take place at the start of the spring semester.
The Fellowship will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on campus, in the Mary Graydon Center, and elsewhere, starting a few weeks into the Spring Semester.
AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps
(Posted 1/10/12)
Do you want to make a difference in the world? AVODAH gives passionate young people, like you, hands-on work experience at local organizations fighting poverty around the country. Spend next year creating an active Jewish community while learning about yourself and partnering with service providers and residents in low income communities. Imagine waking up and making a difference, having real responsibility and being asked for your input. You'll be working full-time at a local non-profit on tough issues like immigration, hunger, education, public health, and domestic violence. This is not your typical first job! You'll get a small monthly living stipend, travel money, health insurance, and may be eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award of over $5,000 to pay back your student loans or put towards future education. AVODAH has affordable housing in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington DC where young people (ages 21 - 26) live, play, and create community. The home-cooked meals, late night conversations, and holiday celebrations make living in the bayit (house) one of the most memorable parts of the AVODAH experience. You'll be part of an ongoing program to examine the causes and effects of urban poverty, develop practical skills and make professional connections. The curriculum explores Jewish ideas and encourages Corps members to share their personal perspectives. When the year is up you will join hundreds of others as part of a Jewish movement for social justice. The AVODAH alumni community is active and engaged, with opportunities for further skill training, jobs, access to resources, and networking with like-minded activists.
Check out http://avodah.net/ for more information.
(Posted 1/10/12)
Do you want to make a difference in the world? AVODAH gives passionate young people, like you, hands-on work experience at local organizations fighting poverty around the country. Spend next year creating an active Jewish community while learning about yourself and partnering with service providers and residents in low income communities. Imagine waking up and making a difference, having real responsibility and being asked for your input. You'll be working full-time at a local non-profit on tough issues like immigration, hunger, education, public health, and domestic violence. This is not your typical first job! You'll get a small monthly living stipend, travel money, health insurance, and may be eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award of over $5,000 to pay back your student loans or put towards future education. AVODAH has affordable housing in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington DC where young people (ages 21 - 26) live, play, and create community. The home-cooked meals, late night conversations, and holiday celebrations make living in the bayit (house) one of the most memorable parts of the AVODAH experience. You'll be part of an ongoing program to examine the causes and effects of urban poverty, develop practical skills and make professional connections. The curriculum explores Jewish ideas and encourages Corps members to share their personal perspectives. When the year is up you will join hundreds of others as part of a Jewish movement for social justice. The AVODAH alumni community is active and engaged, with opportunities for further skill training, jobs, access to resources, and networking with like-minded activists.
Check out http://avodah.net/ for more information.
