What is Destination: Jewish Service Learning?
Destination: Jewish Service Learning is our way to provide an incentive for teens to try a Jewish Service Learning experience. If you are a Jewish teen who lives or goes to school in Greater MetroWest NJ and interested in service, but have never done it in a Jewish context before, or if you know a teen like this, we hope that this grant will help Bring Jewish Learning to Life for you!
The grants are
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you…
-Are a Jewish teenager living or going to school in Greater MetroWest New Jersey.
-Have a personal commitment to social justice and civic mindedness
-Desire to participate in a program with a significant amount of hands on community service and Jewish Learning that is brought to life by these service engagements
-Agree to attend a pre-departure and a post-return meeting at the Federation in Whippany, NJ.
In order to receive a JSL grant you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
-Attend a pre-departure meeting at either our Whippany campus or the JCC in West Orange
-Attend or volunteer at one JTEEN or MetroWest Federation event BEFORE the departure of your trip
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-Agree to recruit new applicants to any of our Jewish Service Learning Programs
-Preference will be given towards applicants who have not participated in Jewish Service Learning programs in the past.
-What are the deadlines to apply?
Our team at JTEENgmw approves application requests (reviewing application information, letter of recommendation and interview notes) at certain rounds throughout the year.
The deadline for all applications is 30 days prior to your trip's departure.
We encourage early applications as the available funds will diminish after each round of application reviews.
For any questions, please contact Yoni Glatt, Director of JTEEN, at yglatt@jfedgmw.org or call (973)929-2975.
Destination: Jewish Service Learning is our way to provide an incentive for teens to try a Jewish Service Learning experience. If you are a Jewish teen who lives or goes to school in Greater MetroWest NJ and interested in service, but have never done it in a Jewish context before, or if you know a teen like this, we hope that this grant will help Bring Jewish Learning to Life for you!
The grants are
- Programs under 14 days: $250
- Programs 14 days and longer: Up To $800
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you…
-Are a Jewish teenager living or going to school in Greater MetroWest New Jersey.
-Have a personal commitment to social justice and civic mindedness
-Desire to participate in a program with a significant amount of hands on community service and Jewish Learning that is brought to life by these service engagements
-Agree to attend a pre-departure and a post-return meeting at the Federation in Whippany, NJ.
In order to receive a JSL grant you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
-Attend a pre-departure meeting at either our Whippany campus or the JCC in West Orange
-Attend or volunteer at one JTEEN or MetroWest Federation event BEFORE the departure of your trip
-
-Agree to recruit new applicants to any of our Jewish Service Learning Programs
-Preference will be given towards applicants who have not participated in Jewish Service Learning programs in the past.
-What are the deadlines to apply?
Our team at JTEENgmw approves application requests (reviewing application information, letter of recommendation and interview notes) at certain rounds throughout the year.
The deadline for all applications is 30 days prior to your trip's departure.
We encourage early applications as the available funds will diminish after each round of application reviews.
For any questions, please contact Yoni Glatt, Director of JTEEN, at yglatt@jfedgmw.org or call (973)929-2975.
Please Click Here for a List of Eligible Programs for 2018.
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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest is the largest Jewish philanthropy in New Jersey and the eighth largest Federation in the country, serving the Jewish community in Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset counties. Inspired by our Jewish values, Federation cares for people in need locally, in Israel, and in 70 countries around the world. Together with you, Federation builds upon and ensures a vibrant Jewish community today for future generations.
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life is the Federation’s department that proudly Brings Jewish Learning to Life for young people and their families. Online: www.jfedgmw.org Headquarters: 901 Route 10 • P.O. Box 929 • Whippany, NJ 07981-0929 Phone: (973) 929-3000 • Fax: (973) 884-7361 Regional Office: 1391 Martine Avenue • Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: (908) 889-5335 • Fax: (908) 889-5370 |