Please use this form to apply for the Martin Pear Israel Fellowship for JCC Professionals. To learn more about the fellowship, please see the JCC Resource Center Page.

Only applications that include all the items listed at the end of this page will be reviewed and considered in the selection process. This application and all supporting materials must be submitted no later than November 8, 2023.

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Section I: General Information

Applicant Information

Resume

First Name

Last Name

Title

JCC

Hire Date at Current Agency +

Home Address

Work Phone

Mobile Phone

Work Email

Personal Email

Supervisor Information

Name

Title

Work Phone

Work Email

Agency Executive Information

Name

Title

Work Phone

Work Email

Section II: Education

Undergraduate College/University Attended

Year of Graduation

Degree(s)

Major(s)

Please note any significant achievements, awards, projects, etc.

Graduate College/University Attended

Year of Graduation

Program(s)/Degree(s)

Major(s)

Please note any significant achievements, awards, projects, etc.

Section III: Jewish Education/Israel Experience

If relevant, please describe any formal and/or informal Jewish education you have received (day or supplementary school, camp, Hillel, other).

If relevant, please describe any prior experience related to Israel, including travel and/or study (with family, school, camp, Birthright, other).

Section IV: Professional Development

If relevant, please list any prior fellowships, awards, seminars, etc. with which you have been involved, either within the JCC Movement or elsewhere.

Section V: Essay Questions

Please answer each of the following questions in 500 or fewer words.

Share your reasons for applying for the Martin Pear Fellowship for JCC Professionals: What is your motivation, what are you hoping to gain from the experience, and what are the components of the program that most appeal to you?

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Describe the path you took to your current position and your career aspirations within and beyond the JCC Movement. How will this fellowship help you meet your professional goals?

0/500 words

In what ways do you currently serve as a leader in your community?

0/500 words

Please explain how you would like to improve and enrich the Jewish/Israel experience at your JCC.

0/500 words

Help us get to know you better. How would your supervisor or a close friend or family member describe you?

0/500 words

What do you think you might offer to a group/cohort experience?

0/500 words

Section VI: Short Answer Questions

Please answer each of the following questions in a few sentences.

In what areas of Israel and/or Jewish learning are you most interested in expanding your knowledge base?

Please share any questions you might like to ask during a potential interview.

Signature of Applicant

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This signed application form (submitted by applicant) and all supporting materials must be submitted no later than November 8, 2023.

Supporting documentation includes:

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for consideration.

If you have any questions, please reach out to jcctalent@jcca.org