Jewish Learning Fund

Description

1) Objective

Through this fund Yesod supports Jewish community professionals and educators in Europe to gain knowledge and skills to feel confident in expressing Jewish language and values throughout your community work. They are committed to supporting the creation of vibrant, meaningful, Jewish life through strong communities driven by Jewishly inspired and engaged individuals.

You can apply for funds in the following categories:

• One-to-one Jewish learning coach (Yesod can help identify a suitable coach)
• Small group Jewish learning with an instructor (Yesod can help identify a suitable instructor)
• Learning programs external to Yesod (including online courses of study, and short- and long-term immersive in-person learning programs).
• N.B. Support for physical travel between countries is currently on hold due to Covid-19.

2) Eligibility

Funds will be awarded to Jewish community professionals and educators who:

• Work in a paid, professional capacity for 16 hours a week or more, in Jewish organizations of all types, that work with, and to develop, Jewish communities. This could include, but is not limited to youth organizations, Jewish Community Centres (JCCs), synagogues, schools, welfare and cultural organizations.
• Are based in a European country. They are unable to accept applications from the Former Soviet Union outside of the Baltic states.
• Have at least 6 months of experience working professionally in the Jewish community.
• Have not already had a successful application to this fund in the past 12 months.
• Funds will not be granted for training/learning opportunities that have already taken place or for those that are already supported in other ways by the partner organisations.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Europe.

4) Budget

Funds from $250 – $2,000 will be awarded, on a one-time basis, for successful applications from eligible individuals. The funds must be spent within 8 months of receiving fund confirmation from Yesod. Funds will be paid directly to the organization, trainer or coach providing the professional development service. Money will not be given directly to the applicant.

5) Application

Before applying to the Jewish Learning Fund, we encourage you to have a consultation with Director of Jewish Learning, David Levin-Kruss, to discuss your own or your team’s Jewish learning needs and next steps. Closing date for applications to be reviewed is the last day of each calendar month.