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Applied Learning Opportunities
Looking for funding to help
pay your expenses for study opportunites and conferences?
Earlham's Lilly Faith & Vocation Grant can help. Please contact
Janet
(x1363, wagneja) or Sue (x1413, kernsu) for further information.
Internships On-Campus
Internships/Fellowships Off-Campus
Jobs
Study Opportunities
Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Conferences
Internships On-Campus
MAZON Intership
This internship requires a student to work 5 - 8 hours/week, January
2005 - December 2005 (not including summer), creating minimum once/month
programming on campus focusing on hunger (community service, advocacy,
awareness), and one large-scale program each semester. You will need to
submit grant proposals 2/semester or 1/quarter outlining upcoming events
and funding needs (proposal guidelines will be outlined), involve others
in planning process, to find a student to continue programming (whether
paid or unpaid) the following year, and to submit 2 evaluation reports,
end of May and end of December. Pay is $500/semester.
Contact:
http://www.hillel.org/hillel/newhille.nsf/socialjustice/mazon_intern?OpenDocument
Michelle Lackie
Weinberg Tzedek Hillel Director
mlackie@hillel.org
Rolling Deadline
Internships/Fellowships Off-Campus
Machon Kaplan Internship in Washington, D.C.
Machon Kaplan is a unique summer work/study internship program for
undergraduate students from college campuses across North America
interested in Judaism and social justice. Based in Washington, D.C.
at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, it provides students
with a meaningful internship dealing with social justice issues;
the opportunity to engage in academic study that relates to their
internships; and, a community of like-minded students to share the
experience together in a group living atmosphere. Students learn,
through study and action, the interrelationship of Judaism and American
democratic ideals, as well as the political interaction of the organized
American Jewish community and the U.S. government, while gaining
a foundation of Jewish knowledge to help ground the political issues
on which the Center works. The program runs from June 19- July 31,
2005.
Deadline: March 1, 2005
Contact:
http://rac.org/confprog/machon/
Rabbi Michael Namath
202.387.2800
mnamath@rac.org
Two Summer Internships Available with JCYS
in Chicago
The Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS), located in downtown
Chicago, is seeking two student interns for the summer. The development
and communications intern will research agency records to find past
program and board alumni; take oral histories of program and board
alumni; and assist with events and grant research as needed. To
apply, please fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to Kara Bomzer,
development associate, at 312-726-8923 (fax) or kbomzer@jcys.org.
The intern for the Chicago Long-Term Planning Committee will research
demographics of Chicago neighborhoods; conduct competitive analysis;
and conduct focus groups. The final project will be a report of
findings directly to Board of Directors. To apply, please fax or
e-mail a cover letter and resume to Marty Oliff, executive director,
at 312-726-8923 (fax) or moliff@jcys.org.
DeLeT Fellowships Available for Day School
Teaching Positions
For people with some teaching experience who love working with children,
love learning, and have a passionate commitment to serving the Jewish
community. DeLeT (Day School Leadership through Teaching) is a career-launch
fellowship for early and second-career Jewish adults offering a
$25,000 living stipend, 12 graduate credits either at Brandis or
HUC-JIR in Los Angeles, extensive mentoring and support in an interhsip
in a day school for a full year teaching both general and Judaic
studies in elementrayr or middle grade classes. Jewish education
career consultation is available for all applications caondisering
this option. Twenty fellowships are available.
Second Round Admission Deadline: April
1, 2005
Contact:
http://www.delet.org/
New Israel Fund/SHATIL Social Justice Fellowships
The New Israel Fund and SHATIL announce the availability of two 10-month stipend fellowships working to advance social justice and democracy in Israel. Established to commemorate the lives and beliefs of Nomi Fein and Rabbit Richard J. Israel, each fellowship is designed to enable a Jewish professional or recent graduate to spend a year contributing to social justice while experiencing Israel first-hand. Each fellow will serve as a professional intern with an Israeli grassroots organization in one of the following areas: safeguarding civil and human rights, promoting Jewish-Arab equality, advancing the status of women, fostering tolerance and religious pluralism, bridging social and economic gaps, or pursuing environmental justice. Strong conversational Hebrew is required. Fellows will intern 32 hours a week and will be provided with a stipend of $10,000. Each fellowship beings in September-October 2005.
Deadline: March 31, 2005
Contact:
http://www.nif.org/sjf
Julie Gersten
julie@nif.org
212-750-2333
Jewish Women's Archive Seeking Spring and Summer Interns
The Jewish Women's Archive, a dynamic national women's organization
near Boston, is looking for interns for the spring semester and
summer. Projects include researching and writing historical content
for its award-winning Website, creating and distributing press releases,
planning events, and assisting with fund-raising. Each intern will
work on at least one major project in her/his field of interest.
In addition, it offers students the opportunity to meet with staff
members one on one to learn more about each staff person's career
path and current role.
Contact:
http://www.jwa.org/
To apply for an internship, submit a cover letter, a resume, the
names of two references, and a relevant writing sample (five pages
or less) to jobs@jwa.org or fax to 617-975-0109.
Attention College Seniors: Apply for RAC's
Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Program
The Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Fellowship Program is a fellowship program for recent college graduates at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Eisendrath legislative assistants advocate in Washington, D.C., for Jewish values and social justice on behalf of the Reform Jewish movement.
Contact:
http://rac.org/aboutrac/laflier
Washington PR Firm Seeks Summer Intern
Rabinowitz/Dorf Communciations, a media consulting and public affairs
firm in Washington, D.C., is looking for a full-time intern for
summer 2005. This internship offers a great opportunity to work
closely with many progressive, non-profit, ethnic, Jewish, and international
organizations. Rabinowitz/Dorf Communications is a unique firm that
focuses on publicizing issues and planning events for a wide range
of issues as disparate as religious freedom, democracy, building
the environment, the Middle East peace process, and domestic American
politics. Intern applicants must possess strong written and verbal
communications skills. Those with a passion for politics, a familiarity
with the Jewish community, and an understanding of media will gain
the most from this internship. Please send resume via email to debbie@rabinowitz-dorf.com.
Contact:
Debbie Rosenbaum
202-265-3000
http://www.rabinowitz-dorf.com
Jewish Campus Service Corps
Applications are now being accepted for Hillel's Steinhardt Jewish
Campus Service Corps for the 2005-2006 academic year. The JCSC fellowship
is a paid, one-year fellowship that enables recent college graduates
to work on campuses across North America, helping students explore
and celebrate their Jewishness in creative and meaningful ways.
Extensive Jewish education is not necessary-just the desire to make
a difference in the lives of students. Hillel's new application
is now online at http://www.jcsc.hillel.org.
Deadline: March 4, 2005
Conact:
Jen Sclosberg, JCSC program associate
jschlosberg@hillel.org
http://www.jcsc.hillel.org
Schusterman International Fellowships
Outstanding recent college graduates are invited to apply for seven prestigious, one-year fellowships at Hillel's Schusterman International Center in Washington, D.C. The fellowships for 2005-2006 are ICC Israel Advocacy Fellowship, Israel Education Fellowship, Meyerhoff Jewish Education Fellowship, Weinberg Tzedek Hillel Fellowship, Samuel and Helene Soref Fellowship, Arline and David L. Bittker Fellowship and Bronfman Fellowship. Fellows gain a unique opportunity to affect many aspects of Jewish campus life while receiving an in-depth professional experience at the corporate headquarters of this worldwide nonprofit organization. These fellowships are both learning and professional experiences, with great attention paid to ensuring each fellow's Jewish and professional development.
Deadline: March 7, 2005
Contact:
http://www.hillel.org/hillel/newhille.nsf/opportunities/hillelfellowships
Debbie Shapiro, assistant director of human resources
SIC_Fellowships@hillel.org
202-449-6559
Jobs
JewishCampStaff.Com
This free service offers users the chance to browse through Jewish
camps to find employment, and also offers the ability to post profiles
for employers.
http://www.jewishcampstaff.com/
Youth Educator Needed in Massachusetts
Temple Beth Avodah, a Reform congregation in Newton, Mass., is looking
for a full-time youth educator to begin this summer. The educator
is expected to sustain and build upon Temple Beth Avodah's success
in the area of informal youth programming; create, administer and
carry out ongoing opportunities for our young people to participate
in a variety of social, religious, cultural and social-action experiences;
integrate the formal and informal aspects of the synagogue's youth
programming through active participation in and supervision of aspects
of our "Midrasha" educational program for students in grades 7-12;
and serve as a mature and responsible Jewish role model for children.
The youth educator will also coordinate and run the high school
youth group.
Contact:
Submit letter of intent and resume via e-mail or fax to
Rabbi Lisa S. Eiduson
leiduson@bethavodah.org
fax: 617-527-0046
Please address questions to Rabbi Eiduson's assistant, Rebecca Baizen,
at 617-527-0045 x150.
Study Opportunities
The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Summer Student Scholars Program
This eight week program (June 22-August 18) is based in Oswiecim,
Poland, near the Auchwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. It provides
opportunities to study Modern Jewish History, Holocaust Studies,
Jewish-Christian relationships, Jewish Communal Service, Jewish
Education, and Genocide studies through the undertaking of various
"meaningful projects requiring intensive research, study, and introspection."
For application, students must complete undergraduate degree by
June 2005.
Contact:
Auschwitz Jewish Center Summer Students Scholars Program
36 West 44th Street • Suite 310
New York, New York 10036
Phone: 212-575-1050
Fax: 212-575-1051
Deadline: March 15, 2004
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
The Pardes Institute in Israel offers week-long, summer session,
and year-long study opportunities on a variety of topics, including Torah,
Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Relationships, Prayer, Women in the Bible, and
Modern Zionism.
http://www.pardes.org.il/home/
Summer Sessions:
Session I: June 27 - July 21, 2005
Session II: July 31 - August 18, 2005
Spiritual Retreat: July 25-28, 2005
Deadline for summer session applications: May 1, 2005
Must be 19+ to apply
The year-long program is in post-graduate Jewish studies and thus requires
an A.B.A. to apply. Contact year@pardes.org.il or visit http://www2.pardes.org.il/admissions/year/index.php for more information.
Brandeis Collegiate Institute
This program is self-described as “part kibbutz, part university and
part experiential arts, BCI is a 20 day exploration of self and Judaism
within a safe, pluralistic community. Each session brings together young
Jews (ages 18-26) with the world's finest Jewish scholars and artists in
a living laboratory where they experience the multi-faceted aspects of Jewish
life and culture.” Summer sessions run from June 21 to July 10 and
July 12 to July 31. part kibbutz, part university and part experiential
arts. BCI is a 20 day exploration of self and Judaism within a safe, pluralistic
community. Each session brings together young Jews (ages 18-26) with the
world's finest Jewish scholars and artists in a living laboratory where
they experience the multi-faceted aspects of Jewish life and culture. Tuition
for BCI is $1,850, plus a $100 materials fee. Admission is independent of
financial situation. Scholarships are available.
Contact:
http://www.thebbi.org/bci/
Keren Kolot Jewish Studies Program at Kibbutz Ketura
This program runs from June 9 to July 7 and provides an opportunity
for college students and graduates to “integrate a meaningful visit
to Israel with a rewarding and unique learning experience.” Located
in the southern Arava desert, the program is based upon the belief that “the
classical Jewish sources belong to all Jewish people, regardless of an
individual’s religious affiliation or background.” Cost is
$500, which includes educational program, full room and board, and day
trips and overnight trips to Machtesh Ramon and Jerusalem.
Contact:
info@keren-kolot-israel.co.il
1-877-GO-HAMAG
Bertha Anolic Memorial Award
This award enables Jewish college students who have a particular
interest in the visual arts and Israel to explore this interest through
independent study. A $1,500 award, administered by Hillel of Greater
Philadelphia, is available for Jewish juniors, seniors, and graduate
students to help fund the expenses of an independent project, with preference
given for a project carried out in Israel. Applicants must be enrolled
in a Jewish studies college program, department of fine arts, or academically
accredited art school.
Deadline: March 1, 2005
Contact:
Rita Rosen Poley
(215) 884-7805
rita325@aol.com
Intensive Hebrew Summer Ulpan at the University
of Haifa
Interested in learning Hebrew? Want to spend time in Israel? Come
join the International Summer Ulpan at the University of Haifa!
The ulpan brings together students from more than 30 countries to
study Hebrew in one of the most effective language learning programs.
This program is designed for those who want to immerse themselves
in an intensive language acquisition experience that is extremely
enriching as well as academically demanding. Instruction is offered
on all levels, from beginners with no knowledge of the language
to advanced classes. The first session will take place July 7-Aug.
3, and second session will take place Aug. 7-31.
Contact:
http:// www.uhaifa.org
info@mail.uhaifa.org.
Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Jewish Coalition for Service
http://www.jewishservice.org
SPARK--Jewish Partnership for Service
http://www.sparkpfs.org/
Birthright Israel--free trips to Israel
http://www.livnot.com/
Project Restore and Rebuild Service Program
in Poland
This summer, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is seeking a Hillel partner for Project Restore and Rebuild, a two-week service program in Poland. This project is a unique opportunity for 10 Jewish student leaders to join their peers from the Polish Union of Jewish Students (PUSZ) and the Israeli branch of the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) to perform chesed (acts of loving-kindness) by cleaning and restoring a Polish Jewish cemetery. In addition, students will study Polish Jewish history and travel to cities of Jewish importance, confront the horrors of the Holocaust at Auschwitz, and grapple with the dynamics of Jewish identity for Poland's complex, re-emerging Jewish community. The program will take place during two weeks in early August (exact dates TBA), and due to a generous grant from the Claims Conference, students pay only $1,000 (original cost: $2,500). The cost includes round-trip airfare, full room and board and medical insurance.
Deadline: ASAP
Contact:
Naomi Sage
naomi.sage@jdcny.org
212-885-0852
Conferences
Travel to Chicago for Social Justice Conference
The Jewish Council for Urban Affairs is sponsoring "Justice Shall Dwell
There: Strengthening the Jewish Commitment to Justice in our Cities," a
two-day national conference for Jewish social-justice activists in
Chicago. The conference will be held April 10-11 at the Spertus
Institute of Jewish Studies. This conference will bring together
activists and leaders from throughout the country for two days of
sharing best practices, learning more about ways to do Jewish
social-justice work, and planning for collaboration on issues of common
concern. To register, go to www.jcua.org/nationalconference.
NUJLS Annual Conference April 1-3 in Chicago
NUJLS, the National Union of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Intersex, Queer and Questioning Students, is holding its annual
conference on issues relating to Jewish LGBTIQQ communities around the
globe at the University of Chicago on April 1-3. The conference is
being hosted by the Johanna and Herman H. Newberger Hillel Center.
Pre-registration is available online at www.nujls2005.org. The
conference planners welcome anyone (students, Jewish professionals,
etc.) who wants to get involved by leading a workshop, hosting students,
working on publicity or helping with logistics. Please contact Naomi
Sobel at nsobel@uchicago.edu or 773-401-0903 to volunteer.
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