FJC Elevate Israel Application

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Even before the events of October 7th, the conversation around Israel was complicated, nuanced, and often difficult to engage in if you didn’t feel like you knew “enough.” That sentiment has only continued in today’s fractured climate, and there are few places to learn about Israel for its own sake.

FJC invites you to join us, in partnership with the Spertus Institute, for Elevate Israel. This program is intended for full-time camp professionals (at both day and overnight camps) who oversee the Israel education portfolio at their camps. Elevate Israel is designed to increase participants' knowledge and confidence of Israel and Israeli history. Participating camp professionals will attend two Zoom sessions in April to set the stage for a 3-day intensive in-person seminar in Chicago at the Spertus Institute, led by Spertus faculty. The seminar will be followed up with two Zoom sessions, one before the summer and one after.

PROGRAM DATES:

Two pre-seminar Zoom sessions: Wednesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 (both are 3-4 PM EST/12-1 PM PST)
In-person seminar at the Spertus Institute in Chicago: Monday, April 28th – Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Two post-seminar Zoom sessions: Wednesday, May 28th and Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 (both are 3-4 PM EST/12-1 PM PST)

IN-PERSON SEMINAR IN CHICAGO:

The cost of travel to/from Chicago for the in-person seminar is the responsibility of the participant’s camp/organization. FJC/Spertus will cover the cost of hotels and most meals while in Chicago.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

After you submit the application, a member of the FJC Team will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. You will be notified of a final decision by early March.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025

Please email David Korenthal (david.korenthal@jewishcamp.org) with any questions.

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About Me

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Camp Information

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Short Answer Questions

Please describe your role within camp and how it relates to the Israel Education portfolio.

Please tell us about your previous experience participating in Israel Education. What classes have you taken, programs have you participated in, etc.?

This program is designed to help participants increase their knowledge of Israel and their confidence as Israel Educators. Prior knowledge of these topics is not a prerequisite for this program, but we are interested in getting a sense of your existing knowledge. This will help us to tailor the program’s content to the knowledge gaps of the participants. To help us get a sense of where you are, please rate your level of confidence on the following topics.

	1 (Not At All Confident/ No Knowledge)	2	3	4	5 (Very Confident/ Expert)
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Current Events in Israel and the Middle East
The History of the Middle East
Israeli History
Hebrew
Israeli Culture
Israeli Historical Figures
Israeli Literature
Israeli Politics
Israeli Pop Culture
Demographics/Diversity of Israel

What are you most interested in learning about through this opportunity?

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Please confirm that you and your Camp Director have reviewed the information on the first page of this form, including the required dates and times, and that you understand in full.

I confirm that, if selected to participate in FJC’s Elevate Israel Program, I agree to attend all required sessions (listed on the first page of this form), which includes the in-person seminar in Chicago. I understand that the cost of travel to/from Chicago for the in-person seminar is the responsibility of my camp/organization.

Yes

I confirm that I have the support and approval of my Camp Director to participate in FJC’s Elevate Israel Program, if selected.

Yes

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