Beyond Chai
Are you 18 - 23 and want to keep in touch with your Congregation Beth Torah family?
The Beyond Chai committee will send packages for the High Holidays, Hanukkah, and Passover to youth ages 18 - 23. We will be keeping in touch with our young adults through e-mails and newsletters and will also be creating special programs throughout the year.
Please e-mail Marcia at mrittmaster@beth-torah.org your child’s contact information including e-mail address, mailing address, and year in school or what they are doing whether that’s employment, internship, or travel abroad.
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Full-tuition Scholarships for M.A. in Jewish Education and Religious Education at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Prepare for an extraordinary life as a Jewish educational leader
If you have a deep love for the Jewish people, a passion for learning and teaching, a capacity for leadership, and a commitment to the future of Judaism, you can put your talents to work in a way that offers more chances to make a difference than any other profession on earth. It starts at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion.
HUC-JIR’s Rhea Hirsch School of Education/Los Angeles and New York School of Education offer unmatched academic and professional resources, lifelong connections, and the chance to be at the forefront of the largest, most dynamic Jewish movement in North America, while also serving the larger, pluralistic Jewish community.
Our curriculum addresses your total development. You will join a cadre of ‘new educators,’ as you generate new ideas and utilize the most advanced technology and pedagogy to challenge and motivate learners of all generations.
You will study with dynamic professors who are among the most creative and respected scholars in the field of Jewish education. You will be part of a welcoming community of students from around the world, strengthened by individualized mentorship and a supportive network of alumni. And you’ll have a lifetime warranty from your teachers and mentors who will continue to guide and advise your professional development throughout your career.
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University
Announcing scholarships of up to $20,000 for incoming freshman 2012-2013. The Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University is one of the oldest and largest in the US, offering rigorous interdisciplinary studies of the Jewish people and culture in an intimate learning environment within a major research university. Final deadline for application is Wednesday, January 25th. Contact Sara Glass in the Beth Torah office for more information on this opportunity at (913) 498-2212!
Are YOU the next Ralph I. Goldman Fellow in International Jewish Service?
JDC is currently recruiting for the 2011 – 2012 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellowship -- the premiere
opportunity for engaging young Jewish leaders in the work of the world’s leading
Jewish humanitarian assistance organization.
Who? JDC is looking for the best young Jewish thinkers and doers -- writers, artists, policy shapers, business innovators, and community builders -- there is no single profile that fits. We are looking for leaders in their field who have the promise to influence the future of Jewish life and the world.
What? JDC’s Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind, paid, professional development opportunity to live and work in overseas locations where JDC is active and engage with the inner workings of the organization.
Where? JDC works in over 70 countries around the world.
When? Fellowship begins in September 2011 with an orientation period at JDC’s headquarters in New York, continues with two or more overseas assignments, and concludes in New Yorkin September 2012.
How? Learn more at http://www.jdc.org/ralph. Submit letter of intent to globalservice@jdc.org.
Deadline: December 30, 2010 to submit letter of intent. January 15, 2011 to submit full application, including four references.
Qualifications? Master’s degree or equivalent; Professional achievement in the candidate’s chosen career; Exceptional leadership and communication skills; Strong interest in international Jewish affairs and public service.
Email globalservice@jdc.org to submit a letter of intent, or for more information.
Beyond Chai Program Opportunity
The Summer Institute
The Summer Institute is a unique one or two week long campus-based Jewish learning experience. For Philadelphia-based students it is an opportunity to complete a full course in one week. Students also enjoy breakfast, lunch and special programs. For Online students, the Summer Institute provides an ...opportunity to experience the Gratz College campus, engaging and learning with outstanding professors and fellow students from around the country. Local overnight accommodations and three meals daily are included. In addition to the Summer Institute, Gratz College offers other opportunities for on line and on campus summer study.
- 6 day accredited intensive courses for 3 college credits
- An ideal time for online and new students to visit our suburban Philadelphia campus
- Educational field trips to rich resources in Philadelphia
www.gratz.edu