Jobs for Jews
Looking for a job, scholarship, or grant opportunity related to Judaism? We frequently receive information about opportunities for Jewish people or even people just interested in Judaism, and we list them here. Feel free to contact us at hillel@wm.edu for more information about any of the openings you see below! Known today as the Marilyn and Sigi Ziering Brandeis Collegiate Institute, BCI is an intensive experience in Jewish learning, culture and community offered to young adults from around the world, ages 18 to 26. It combines programmatic concepts adapted from the Danish Folk High School (expressing one's identity and culture through the creative arts) and the Israeli Kibbutz (the dignity of physical labor and sharing responsibility for the community) set in the context of the American recreational summer camp. Justice Brandeis referred to it as "a laboratory for living Judaism." BCI is a 26-day exploration of self and Judaism within a safe, pluralistic community, bringing together young Jews from all over the world with some of our people's most compelling, talented scholars and artists to experience the multifaceted aspects of Jewish life and culture. Apply now by clicking here! AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps AVODAH is a yearlong program combining work for justice, Jewish learning, and community building. Corps members work fulltime at anti-poverty organizations on issues such as hunger, immigration, literacy, and public health, while living with other young adults committed to integrating social change and Jewish values. The application for 2011-2012 is now online. For more information, send an email to Mollie Spevack at apply@avodah.net or (212) 545-7759 x312 Hebrew Teacher, UJC Williamsburg Interested in teaching Hebrew School? The United Jewish Community in Williamsburg is looking for a teacher on Mondays from 4-6 pm. For more information, contact Carmela Malkin Kuhn at Carmela@ujcvp.org. Jewish Community Center Chorus in Virginia Beach The Jewish Community Chorus is a volunteer chorus that rehearses and performs a variety of Jewish and Jewish-related music. Be a part of this special group and enjoy the fun and spirit of Jewish music year-round! The first meeting is October 5th, 7:30-9 P.M at the Simon Family JCC—and the chorus plans to meet each following Tuesday at that time and place.The chorus is looking for an experienced chorus director and/or accompanist--please contact Sheryl-Lynn Makela at smakela@simonfamilyj.org for more information about these paid positions! CAMERA Paid Internship Opportunity in DC CAMERA, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, is the Boston-based news media monitoring organization with more than 65,000 members and supporters in the United States, Canada, Israel, and 10 other countries. In addition to Boston, it has offices in Washington, DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Israel. CAMERA promotes accuracy, objectivity, and news media accountability according to standard journalistic criteria. The organization has an opening for one intern in its Washington, DC office each academic semester (fall, spring, summer). This year the need is for a student familiar with the Israel & the Middle East who also has journalism background. Please contact Eric Rozenman at ericr@camera.org for more information. JCRC Virginia & DC Government Relations Fellowship The JCRC is the public affairs and community relations arm of the regional Jewish community representing 200 Jewish organizations and synagogues and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. This fellowship centers on advocating in support of government resources for Jewish agencies and the policy priorities of the Jewish community, as well as building bridges between the local Jewish community and other Greater Washington faith, ethnic, and minority communities. Responsibilities may include researching upcoming grant opportunities, informing constituent agencies, monitoring opportunities for board member participation in community forums, observing Fairfax County Board of Supervisors sessions and monitoring key discussions and legislation, participating in interfaith programs and strategic planning sessions, and planning community briefings and meetings with elected officials. Successful candidates must demonstrate superb written and oral communication skills, dedication to the values of the Jewish community and Israel Advocacy, strong computer capabilities, ability to prioritize and multitask, strong organizational skills with an attention to detail, and self-motivation. A stipend will be provided, hours are flexible, and the fellowship may last from September to May, or be only a semester long. Preference will be given to graduate students and undergraduate seniors/juniors. For more information, click here or contact Debra Linick at dlinick@jcouncil.org, or 301-770-7553. JCRC Maryland Government Relations/Inter-Group Relations Fellowship The JCRC is the public affairs and community relations arm of the regional Jewish community representing 200 Jewish organizations and synagogues and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. This fellowship centers on advocating in support of government resources for Jewish agencies and the policy priorities of the Jewish community, as well as building bridges between the local Jewish community and other Greater Washington faith, ethnic, and minority communities. Responsibilities may include researching upcoming grant opportunities, informing constituent agencies, monitoring opportunities for board member participation in community forums, observing County Council sessions and monitoring key discussions and legislation, assisting in planning/staffing Advocacy Days in Rockville, Annapolis, and Capitol Hill, and planning community briefings and meetings with elected officials. Successful candidates must demonstrate superb written and oral communication skills, dedication to the values of the Jewish community and Israel Advocacy, strong computer capabilities, ability to prioritize and multitask, strong organizational skills with an attention to detail, and self-motivation. A stipend will be provided, hours are flexible, and the fellowship may last from September to May, or be only a semester long. Preference will be given to graduate students and undergraduate seniors/juniors. For more information, click here or contact Karen Paikin Barall at kbarall@jcouncil.org, or 301-770-0881. JCRC Israel & International Affairs Fellowship The JCRC is the public affairs and community relations arm of the regional Jewish community representing 200 Jewish organizations and synagogues and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. This fellowship, located in Rockville, MD, centers on creating educational and advocacy opportunities for Jews and non-Jews in support of the US-Israel relationship and the state of Israel. Responsibilities may include planning Middle East forums, Israel Advocacy training seminars, and briefings at the Israel Embassy, planning advocacy meetings with elected officials, preparing "talking points" for legislative action, working on ongoing advocacy research, and responding to anti-Israel activities. Successful candidates must demonstrate superb written and oral communication skills, dedication to the values of the Jewish community and Israel Advocacy, strong computer capabilities, ability to prioritize and multitask, strong organizational skills with an attention to detail, and self-motivation. A stipend will be provided, hours are flexible, and the fellowship may last from September to May, or be only a semester long. Preference will be given to graduate students and undergraduate seniors/juniors. For more information, click here or contact Arielle Farber at afarber@jcouncil.org, or 301-770-0881. Hasbara Fellowships, a program spearheaded by Aish International, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Started in 2001 in conjunction withIsrael's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hasbara Fellowships brings hundreds of students to Israel every summer and winter. So far, Hasbara Fellowships has trained over 1,400 students on over 250 campuses, providing its participants with the information, tools, resources, and confidence to return to their campuses as leaders in the fight for Israel's image. The dates this year are December 19 - January 3, and December 26 - January 11. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors can apply here: http://goisrael.org/hasbaraapp.htm Israel on Campus Coalition The ICC has opened their Israel Advocacy grant pool! They have $100,000 in grants of $2,500 to $7,500 which will be awarded for original, student-driven pro-Israel advocacy initiatives on campuses around the country. They have already started receiving applications. Please visit their website for updated criteria and application information. These are student-initiated grants. Although they cannot give two grants to the same student, they can give two grants to the same school. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis and are first-come, first-serve. There will be conference calls about these grants, so please contact Judy Novenstein about them. The call options are Monday, September 27 at 4:00 pm ET, or Thursday, October 7 at 1:00 pm ET. Temple Sinai is looking for someone to fill two Hebrew School teaching positions starting September 20. One is for second year students (3 or 4), meeting on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The other position involves co-teaching a class of third year students (4 or 5), and the class meets on Sundays from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The pay is $25.00 per hour. For more information, contact Lisa Stern at TEACHLSTEP@COX.NET or at 757-596-8352. Careerjet.co.il is a job search engine for Israel. In one simple search, Careerjet gives job seekers access to a huge selection of jobs in Israel that are sourced from various internet sites. WUJS Israel Hadassah WUJS Israel Hadassah runs a 5-month program for Jewish college graduates from around the world between ages 21 and 35. The program offers four specialized tracks: Jerusalem Studies, Arts Program, Peace & Social Justice, and Intern: Tel Aviv. WUJS participants up to age 30 qualify for grants from the Israeli government's Project MASA. For more information, visit www.wujsisrael.org. This website helps Jewish families find Jewish sitters in their area. It's free for students to sign up and helps them to find great jobs, babysitting, petsitting, and housesitting for Jewish families in their area. Machon Kaplan is a six-week work/study internship program for college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors based out of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. In this program, you will be part of a special community, experience real world public policy work, and learn about Judaism and social justice. The program provides housing, college credit, and some meals. For more information, contact Rabbi Michael Namath at 202-387-2800, or email him at mnamath@rac.org. Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Attention college seniors: applications for the RAC's Eisendrath Legislative Assistant fellowship have been posted on the RAC's website at www.rac.org/la. This yearlong fellowship in Jewish values and social justice for recent college graduates is a wonderful opportunity to spend a year working in Washington DC on behalf of the issues important to reform Judaism. Contact Legislative Director Barbara Weinstein at bweinstein@rac.org or 202-387-2800 with questions. Babysitter Wanted The Eisinger family has recently moved to Kingsmill, and belongs to Temple Beth El. They are looking for an occasional babysitter for their 3 children, ages 4, 7, and 9. For more information, contact Suzie Eisinger at seis309@yahoo.com, or at 757-645-2466. Located practically on campus (on Jamestown Road, across from PBK Hall), Temple Beth El has an open position for someone to organize their growing Judaica library. They are also looking for William and Mary students to teach Sunday school! Contact the office at office@temple-bethel.org for more information. MASA Israel Journey MASA Israel Journey is a unique organization that gives Jewish young adults aged 18-30 the chance to build lasting relationships with Israel and gain meaningful experiences through a five-twelve month internship, volunteer experience, or study abroad opportunity in Israel. MASA offers grants and scholarships to help participants cover program fees. For more information, visit www.masaisrael.org
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