There are two different ways high school students can use this grant.
For qualified programs of 10 days (minimum) to four weeks (maximum): Apply $250 to qualified programs including • educational trip offered by school • synagogue program to Israel for families or high school students • mini-programs offered by youth groups • leadership seminars in Israel If you use $250 for a qualified program of 10 days to four weeks, you can apply the remaining funds to another program of more than four weeks.
For qualified programs of at least four weeks: Apply $750 to qualified programs including • summer programs offered by the Legow Family Israel Program Center • summer programs to Israel with youth groups • a four-week or longer educational seminar in Israel • Neshama, Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union’s semester in Israel for graduating seniors • Mifgashim, Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School’s two-month long program in Israel for tenth-grade students If your synagogue offers grant funds for programs to Israel, UJC MetroWest will match up to $250, for a total of up to $1,000.
901 Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey 07981 (973) 929-3000 • Fax: (973) 884-7361 www.jfedgmw.org
start planning now – Take advantage of your Passport to Israel All Jewish high school students (ages 14-18) in the MetroWest community are eligible to receive a grant of up to $1,000 from United Jewish Communities (UJC) of MetroWest NJ for travel to Israel on a qualified trip. Qualified programs include those organized by a synagogue, school, or organization for a minimum of 10 days. Many programs qualify you to receive a grant.
Age of applicant: high school students (ages 14–18)
Program:
Qualified travel opportunity to Israel of 10 days (minimum) to four weeks (maximum)
grant
from United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ:
For more information, contact the Legow Family israel Program Center at (973) 929-3054 or
[email protected]
$250
Program:
or
Qualified travel opportunity to Israel of four weeks or more
grant
from United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ:
$750-$1,000
