Summer Internships in Jerusalem

Looking for an exciting summer internship in social entrepreneurship and innovation in the Jewish world? Intern with PresenTense in Jerusalem. A wide range of opportunities are available for college and graduate students and young adults. Interns receive real world experience, individual attention and work directly with senior PresenTense staff. Interns will participate in a special training session at the start of the Institute and regular intern-specific programming throughout the summer. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend a wide range of Institute programming, including skill building sessions, lectures and evening events, trips around Israel, Shabbat programs and more. For more information, check out the PresenTense Institute Website. Applications due March 1st. [Translate] Bookmark:  Read More →

Judaism and Social Justice in 21st Century Israel

A Summer Seminar at the Secular Yeshiva in Tel-Aviv for Rabbis, Rabbinical Students, Educators, Community Leaders and Social Activists Study Talmud, learn Hebrew, volunteer and get to know Israeli society; Learn up-close about the most critical issues of social justice in Israel today through hands-on experience, encounters with Israelis and tours throughout the country. Participants in this 4-week seminar will explore the relationship between social justice activism in contemporary Israel and the values articulated on these issues in generations of Jewish text. Application process: For further information and applications, please contact: Noga Brenner Samia nogabina@012.net.il or telephone: 972-52-275-1577 Deadline for applications is April 13, 2010 (applications may be submitted by e-mail). about:... Continue Reading

Launch a Venture in Jewish Games or Arts

Are you ready to join a select group of innovative and inspiring social entrepreneurs for a sponsored fellowship? If so, the PresenTense Summer Institute is looking to sponsor individuals with ideas geared toward educating through games or art. Possibilities include comics, board games, computer games, painting, crafts or graphic design. Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship and are welcome to apply for a needs-based stipend to cover additional living expenses. During the six week program at the Summer Institute you will learn the skills necessary to make your idea for social change in the Jewish Community a reality! The program offers specialized courses in a variety of areas crucial to launching successful ventures such as: budgeting, fundraising and utilizing social media. You will... Continue Reading

Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund: Request for Proposals 2010

The Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund-Los Angeles (JVPF), in collaboration with The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, is pleased to announce our 2010 Request for Proposals. Thanks to our investors, partners and a network of creative supporters from across the Jewish world, our Fund is growing and has reached $1.5 million in cumulative grants since its inception. We expect to make grants during the 2010 cycle totaling approximately $250,000. Submissions are due by February 15, 2010 and should be submitted electronically to JVPF@JewishLA.org. Detailed information can be found on the JVPF Website. [Translate] Bookmark:  Read More →

Apply To Become an UpStarter

Are you ready to start up your Jewish idea? Or know someone who is? UpStart is ready to invest in a fresh group of innovative Jewish social entrepreneurs, who will benefit from UpStart’s dynamic and supportive community. In addition to the benefits UpStart offers, successful applicants whose project articulates a significant service/social action strategy for its work will receive these additional benefits from Repair The World: A technical assistance grant; Inclusion into Repair the World’s community of practice and technical assistance in the area of Jewish service/social action; Invitation to gatherings of Jewish service learning providers; Mentors for each UpStarter (fully managed by Repair the World); Connections with leading practitioners in your field; Publicity and promotion... Continue Reading

Are You Ready to Launch a New Venture?

Are you interested in educating through gaming, or the arts? What about engaging Jewish youth through social networking or leadership programs. Or, perhaps you have an idea to move a group of people to enact change publicly, privately or politically? These are just some of the amazing choices open to fellows participating in the 2010 PresenTense Summer Institute in Jerusalem. During the intensive six week program fellows will learn the skills necessary to make their idea for social change in the Jewish Community a reality. The program offers specialized courses in a variety of areas crucial to launching successful ventures such as: budgeting, fundraising and utilizing social media. Fellows will be matched with mentors who will guide them in making their venture successful, and, of course, all Institute... Continue Reading

Are You Ready to Engage Jews in Europe?

Are you ready to join a select group of innovative and inspiring individuals for a sponsored fellowship? If so, the PresenTense Summer Institute is looking to sponsor individuals with ventures that will engage the European Jewish community. Projects may have any focus and target any of the Jewish communities across Europe. Applications are now open for entrepreneurs who are passionate about social change and the Jewish people to apply to the 2010 PresenTense Summer Institute in Jerusalem. Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship and are welcome to apply for a needs-based stipend to cover additional living expenses. During the six week program at the Summer Institute you will learn the skills necessary to make your idea for social change in the Jewish Community a reality! The program offers... Continue Reading

Mandel Jerusalem Fellows: Applications Close February 28th

Early applications receive first consideration Program MJF is a year-long fellowship program at the Mandel Leadership Institute in Jerusalem for exceptional leaders in Jewish education and community innovation. MJF Fellows reflect on their professional practice, challenge and refine their conceptions of Jewish life and engagement, developing well-grounded visions for the next phase of their careers. Candidates MJF seeks talented mid-career Jewish educators and communal innovators with proven leadership abilities who are interested in effecting broad change. Eligible candidates include social entrepreneurs, directors of cutting-edge educational initiatives and leaders of major Jewish organizations. Fellowship The fellowship provides a generous living stipend, including transportation costs to and from... Continue Reading

Six Points Fellowship Application Available

Six Points Fellowship is looking for artists for the next round of the Six Points Fellowship. They are looking for nine talented artists (ages 22-38 and based in NYC) to open up new conversations in the worlds of contemporary culture and the Jewish community. The 2-year fellowship will provide: Stipend: Up to $20,000 over two years Project Grant: Up to $20,000 over two years Retreats, monthly workshops, coaching, and mentorship To learn more and apply for the Fellowship, visit the Fellowship website. They are also holding application workshops on Feb. 7 and Feb. 17 at 7pm at the Bronfman Center at 7 E. 10th Street, where you can learn more about the process. The Letter of Intent is due March 1, 2010 and the fellowship cycle begins in October 2010. Six Points is a unique collaboration of Avoda... Continue Reading

Bikkurim Application Deadline Approaching

Take your burning, passionate vision for the Jewish community to its next organizational level. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2010. Bikkurim seeks innovative, NYC-based, Jewish, non-profit projects that are in early stages of formation and organizational growth. They provide free office space, free and subsidized capacity-building consulting, a small stipend, and a peer community with other Jewish start-up initiatives. Bikkurim is a joint project of the Jewish Federations of North America and the Kaminer Family. Pre-Applications can be downloaded from their Website and are due February 1, 2010. Full applications, by invitation only, will be due April 12, 2010. Finalists will be interviewed and selected by the end of June. Residency begins in July 2010. For more information, contact Jason Leibowitz at... Continue Reading

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