You do not need to complete this application in one sitting. 

You may save your work and resume at a later time.

 If you have any questions while completing the application, please contact Elizabeth Nordmeyer at elizabethnordmeyer@juf.org. 

 

In order to complete your application, you will need the following: 

1.   One short writing sample (to be submitted in this application): The writing sample should be no more than 600 words from a school project or extracurricular activity. 

2.   One 1-2 minute video (to be submitted in this application) answering the prompt: "Why I want to participate in Write On for Israel"

3.   One 500-600 word essay (to be submitted in this application):

     Prepare a persuasive essay on one of the following prompts: 

·       5 things I need in order to be an effective leader

·       What I would say to someone who calls for a boycott of Israel

·       Strategies to build campus alliances beyond the Jewish community to support Israel

4.  High school transcript. Email an unofficial transcript to elizabethnordmeyer@juf.org.

5.  One reference form - Please send this link https://www.tfaforms.com/4720311 to one high school teacher who can attest to your suitability for the Write On for Israel program.  

**NOTE** Your application will NOT be complete and will NOT be processed until we receive your school transcript and your reference form.

SEMINARS: Applicants will be notified of the dates of seven Sunday seminars during the 2019-2020 school year as soon as they are finalized. Attendance at the seven Junior Seminars is mandatory. Seminars are held at the Weinger JCC.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS: Fellows and at least one parent must attend two program orientations

1.    Write On for Israel program orientation: This orientation will be held on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2019.

2.    Israel Trip Orientation: at the end of the March 2020 Seminar.

*These dates are subject to change

Your application includes one 500-600 word essay which you will enter below (you can write in a text editor and then copy into the spaces provided here.)

Copy and paste one short writing sample (no more than 600 words) from a school project or extracurricular activity below. If you write for your school paper, or any other publication or blog, we'd like to see samples of that work.

Program Requirements

By affixing my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that I have read the program requirements. I understand that, if accepted, I will abide by all of the program requirements, including the following:

1.  I will be required to attend monthly seminars, complete homework, and participate in an Israel trip in Summer 2020, and in the Senior Program in 2020-2021.