Jewish 20 and 30somethings – Your Stories Wanted!

Are you a Jewish 20 or 30something with a story to tell? Do you want to be part of a collection of voices that together tell the unique story of our generation? Living Jewishly: A snapshot of a generation, is a collection of personal essays and memoirs from Jewish 20 and 30somethings from across the country – think Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul meets Jewcy. But in order to share our generation’s story, I need your help! My name is Stefanie Pervos and I am the founding editor of Oy!Chicago and the associate editor of JUF News in Chicago. I am also a student in the Spertus Institute’s Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies program and Living Jewishly: A snapshot of a generation is my final project. My hope is that each piece will be a window into how we express our Judaism and our... Continue Reading

Innovation Fund Encourages New Ideas to Enhance Jewish Life in Austin

The Jewish Federation of Greater Austin is encouraging individuals and organizations to apply for new Innovation Fund (IF) micro-grants to support ideas for startup initiatives that will enhance the Austin Jewish community. Grant amounts of $5,000 or less and the total number of grant recipients will be decided by IF through a selection process which will include a written application and interviews. Submissions are due by October 1, 2010 and recipients will be notified by December 31, 2010. Applications and complete details about the Innovation Fund can be found at shalomaustin.org. Following the city’s long tradition of entrepreneurial excellence, the mission of IF is to inspire and advance initiatives that contribute to the continued growth and vitality of Jewish life in Austin. The vision... Continue Reading

The Jewish Futures Competition

The BJENY-SAJES together with JESNA’s Lippman Kanfer Institute, are very excited to launch the Jewish Futures competition: Rarely, does an opportunity present itself for unheard voices to take center stage before the movers and shakers of an entire community. This competition provides you with the opportunity to share your ideas about how to shape the Jewish educational landscape of the 21st century. You are encouraged to seize this moment to be bold, brave and visionary as we stand at the crossroads of what have many have claimed to be a new era of Jewish life. To participate, and present your idea at JFNA’s General Assembly in New Orleans, you need to answer the following question: As we move toward a world where learning happens anywhere and everywhere, authored by anyone, what could Jewish learning... Continue Reading

WJR Offers Young Adult Place on Rwanda Mission

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Rwanda mission, World Jewish Relief (WJR) is offering a young Jewish person the opportunity to join them in visiting the charity’s programmes in Eastern Rwanda. The group visit, which will take place in November, will enable the chosen volunteer to gain a greater awareness of the needs of Rwanda’s children and the work that WJR conducts in support of their requirements. The WJR supported project in Rwanda helps over 200 street kids to transform their lives – providing the means for them to gain an adequate education, find a secure home and withdraw from the danger of the streets. WJR has been supporting this programme since 2005. The heavily subsidised place for one of the community’s young members has been made possible thanks to a generous... Continue Reading

A Public Art Project: East 2 East

Reaching from New York’s Lower East Side to the streets of Jerusalem. From Nolita to Tel Aviv; the East Coast to the Middle East. How can you connect two lands using the power of art? This summer New York City artists are invited to submit original work to be considered for a unique public art project. With no political or religious agenda, “East 2 East” will expose the people of New York to the beautiful and unique aspects of Israel and Israeli life through large scale outdoor murals. East 2 East murals will be created on buildings throughout Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the neighborhood where New York Jewish life first thrived. Much like modern day Israel, the Lower East Side is a melting pot of citizens from all over the globe. Israel’s landscape, history and residents will inspire artists... Continue Reading

RFP to Help Low-Income Israeli Women Achieve Economic Security

The Hadassah Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for gender-sensitive, social change projects that help low-income women in Israel achieve economic security. The Foundation will provide a small number of grants to innovative projects in one or more of the following areas: Grassroots Programs that provide low-income women with resources and training to enable them to become financially self-sufficient Legal and Policy Advocacy Initiatives that benefit low-income women and help them to improve their economic situation Business Development Services that help women who own established businesses to improve their outreach and attract new customers and markets Applicants must have Israeli amutah or mossad tziburi status. See The Hadassah Foundation website for guidelines, instructions, and... Continue Reading

RFP to Help Women and Girls in the U.S. Jewish Community

The Hadassah Foundation seeks proposals for social change projects that help women and girls in the United States Jewish community. The Hadassah Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for gender-sensitive, social change projects for women and girls in the United States Jewish community. The Foundation will provide a small number of grants to innovative projects in one or more of the following areas: Projects that encourage self-confidence, leadership skills, and healthy lifestyle choices among adolescent girls and young women in the Jewish community and/or build awareness among influential adults (parents, teachers, other mentors) in their lives. Projects that help women help women and/or girls achieve economic security Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal... Continue Reading

Israel Government Fellowship Program

The Israel Government Fellows Program (IGF) offers outstanding young individuals an opportunity for internship in the Israeli Government. The two main purposes for this exclusive program are to strengthen the connections between the Jewish State and the Diaspora, and to promote Jewish leadership globally. The program’s duration is ten months and combines internship at a government ministry with seminar days on issues of Israeli political culture, global Jewish current affairs, Israeli defense issues, media, economy and many more. The lectures on the program are conducted by leading public figures, members of Knesset, academics, businessmen and other prominent speakers from a range of different fields. There will also be tours around the country, visiting historical and contemporary sites, and meeting... Continue Reading

AJWS Announces Jewish Community Engagement Fellowship

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has announced its new Presidential Fellowship. The twelve-month, highly competitive fellowship offers a recent college graduate the unique opportunity to accompany AJWS president, Ruth Messinger, on her professional travel, including speaking engagements in Jewish communities throughout North America (and, possibly, international travel associated with conferences, study tours or service trips). The Presidential Fellow will work in AJWS’s Department of Education and Community Engagement to help expand and deepen AJWS’s relationships within the North American Jewish community. While traveling with Messinger, the fellow will collect data about communities, record community requests for further programming, explore new ways to connect with constituents and identify... Continue Reading

Natan Fund Accepting New Proposals

The Natan Fund is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for five major 2011 grant areas. (Two have been open for a few weeks, and the other three are newly open.) Natan supports entrepreneurial organizations with annual operating budgets under $1.5 million that demonstrate an innovative approach to addressing the challenges facing the Jewish people and Israel. Natan strongly encourages applicants to visit their website to determine which grant area is most germane to their activities; Natan will only accept one application per organization per year. To apply, click the link for the appropriate grant area below and locate the “apply now” button on the right-hand side of the page. Advancing Inclusiveness in the North American Jewish Community; *LOIs due Tuesday 5/4. Economic Development in Israel;... Continue Reading

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