Israel Scholarships
CRC - The Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, Shlita- Torah Essay Contest
Open to all seniors in Orthodox Jewish high school programs in Chicago-metro area who will be attending Yeshiva or seminary in Israel for the 2009/2010 academic year. Select a topic in Halacha or TaNaCH to research with the goal of increasing understanding in light of classical Jewish sources.
Essays may be in Hebrew or English, primary sources in original language and formation are preferred over secondary sources and translations. Careful attention to attribution of sources, bibliography.
Panel of judges will evaluate research, organization, creativity, and style.
First place: $1,000
2 Honorable Mentions: $100 gift certificate to local bookstore.
Deadline: April 24, 2009
Attn: Rabbi Michael Myers or Rabbi Moshe Kushner at cRc 2701 West Howard, Chicago, IL 60645
2009 Jewish Federation Israel Experience Scholarships
For the High School Financial Need-Based Scholarship information & application:
www.juf.org/israel_experience/ccip.aspx
*Keep in mind that for anyone going on a GAP year program next school year (2009-2010) they need to apply for a financial need-based scholarship this spring*
For the Merit Scholarship information & application:mandyweiss@juf.org
Joseph Masliansky Memorial Scholarship for Study in Israel
Deadline: February 28, 2009 Submit an essay to Mrs. Levin
Topic: Why I want to spend a year in Israel after graduation from Ida Crown.
What Israel Program I chose to attend and why.
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