Check here for opportunities for students, including internships, jobs, travel opportunities, conferences, and more! 

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM with Cleveland Hillel

Cleveland Hillel Foundation is coordinating a paid, summer internship
program for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students are
placed, based on skills and interests, at local businesses and
non-profits for internships in fields such as (but not limited to)
real estate, marketing/PR/advertising, community relations and
planning, environmental activism, business, accounting, finance,
social work, biotech, arts and culture, radio, and more.

Dates for the program are June 11 – August 3, 2012
The final application deadline is February 24, 2012
An in-person interview is required
For more information check out www.clevelandhillel.org, or email Ilana
Shafran Mandel at ishafran@clevelandhillel.org.

Summer Job Opportunity with 6 Points Sports Academy  

6 Points Sports Academy is looking for counselors and assistant coaches for this summer!   Not only do you get to play the sports you love and meet new friends, you'll be making a positive contribution to the Jewish community as you teach a new generation of athletes pointers they can use both on the field and off!   Want to know more? Call the camp office at (561) 208-1650, email 6pointsacademy@urj.org. Visit the website to apply! http://6points.urjcamps.org/

American Jewish Archives: February Leadership Program

This is the only opportunity in the movement for Reform College students to come together to meet one another and explore their Jewish identities.  Join a select group of college students from across North America at the Hebrew Union College Cincinnati campus to take part in a weekend of growing, learning, and leadership development.

Check out the website and registration form here. 

Round Lake Camp:

Are you looking for a summer camp experience where you can:

• Have fun
• Earn college credits
• Make new friends
• Make a difference in the life of a child with special needs

Click here to apply to be a staff member!

Birthright Israel EXCEL

Penn State Hillel has been specifically selected for targeted recruitment for this exciting summer opportunity!! Birthright Israel Excel is a selective 10-week summer fellowship program in Israel for talented American Jewish undergraduate students (currently sophomores, juniors and seniors) who are pursuing careers in business, technology, biotech, marketing and social media. Each Birthright Israel Excel Fellow will intern at a prominent multinational Israeli company, travel to Israeli sites, meet with prominent members of the business, political and academic communities, and join an exclusive community of future global Jewish business and technology leaders. Upon return from Israel, Birthright Israel Excel participants will be paired with business mentors in the U.S. The goal of the mentor program is to further broaden the participants’ understanding of global economics, decision making and social responsibility. All expenses associated with flights, housing and group programming will be covered by Birthright Israel Excel. This program is open (but not exclusive) to Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni. Applicants, who have previously visited Israel, whether for educational or non-educational purposes, are eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, go to www.birthrightisraelexcel.com or contact Info@BRIExcel.com.

Tikvah Fund

Program:                                 The Tikvah Fellowship

Website:                                  http://tikvahfellowship.org/

Eligibility:                                Individuals who have completed at least an undergraduate

degree, including those with more advanced degrees and/or professional experience.

Dates:                                     September 2012 – July 2013

Stipend:                                  Between $30,000 and $75,000, depending on age, experience,

and financial need.

Application Due Date:           February 15, 2012

Designed to cultivate expertise and experience through a combination of coursework, projects, and internships, the Tikvah Fellowship is devoted to the study of the challenges facing the Jewish people, the Jewish State, and the broader world of Jewish ideas. Based in New York City, the Fellowship offers graduate-level courses in Jewish and contemporary religious, intellectual, and political thought in areas including philosophy, theology, law, economics, and strategic studies. Fellows conduct independent scholarly projects or complete high-level work placements. Current placements include writing for theWall Street Journal, researching at the Brookings Institution, serving as rabbinical interns at Lincoln Square Synagogue and Riverdale Jewish Center, and teaching at SAR High School and Ramaz Upper School. All fellows enjoy frequent opportunities to meet and work with leading figures in journalism, policy, academia, communal and religious life. More details, along with information about this year’s cohort of Tikvah Fellows, can be found on the program’s website.

Program:                                 Jewish Thought and Enduring Human Questions

Website:                                 www.princeton.edu/tikvah/summer

Eligibility:                                Undergraduates (first degree students), including those

graduating this academic year.

Dates:                                     July 22^nd to Aug 8^th, 2012

Stipend:                                  $1,000

Application Due Date:           March 1, 2012

Exceptional students from around the world will convene in Princeton to study Jewish texts, Jewish thought, and Jewish perspectives on the great questions of human life. They will be guided by world-class scholars and teachers, including: Leora Batnitzky, Director of the Tikvah Project at Princeton University, Moshe Halbertal (Hebrew University), Michael Walzer (Institute for Advanced Study), Leon Kass (University of Chicago), Steven Smith (Yale University), Christine Hayes (Yale University), and many more.  Topics for this year’s program include Tradition and Authority, Evil and Suffering, Love and Desire, God and Politics, and a special two-day symposium on The Future of Jews and Judaism. Students will have opportunities to engage in both formal and informal conversations with faculty and to hear debates and lectures about contemporary issues relevant to the Jewish future. Dorm accommodations and kosher meals will be provided. Travel costs will be covered for international students and grants, based on need, are available for students in North America. Information about past seminars, including photos and testimonials, can be found on the program’s website.

Program:                                 Tikvah Israel Fellows at Ein Prat

Website:                                  http://www.tikvahisraelfellows.org/

Eligibility:                                Students and others, aged 20-29

Dates:                                     June 18^th to July 24^th, 2012

Stipend:                                  $2,000

Application Due Date:           February 15, 2012

A select, international group of outstanding young men and women will gather in Israel for a transformative journey of cultural exploration, text study, and mutual discovery. Drawing on the canonical texts of Judaism and the great works of Western civilization, the Fellows will explore the ideas that have informed Zionism from its origins through the present, and engage in a broad discussion regarding Israel and its future. The program will take place at The Ein Prat Academy for Leadership, located in the Judean hills outside Jerusalem. It will be led by Dr. Micah Goodman, one of Israel’s leading thinkers. Fellows will live and study with their Israeli peers, travel, and meet prominent academics and public figures such as Rabbi Professor David Hartman (Shalom Hartman Institute), Dr. Daniel Gordis (Shalem Center), Dr. Ran Baratz (Hebrew University), and Professor Moshe Halbertal (Hebrew University).  Flight costs to Israel are covered. More details, along with information about the past year’s inaugural seminar, can be found on the program’s website.

CLIP: Collegiate Leadership Internship Program

Clip is a 10-week, paid summer internship experience in NYC that matches undergraduate students interested in Jewish life and culture with engaging internships at a variety of for-profit, non-profit, and Jewish communal organizations.  To learn more visit the website at http://www.clipnyc.com/.

Urban Teacher Center

It is not too late to apply for the Urban Teacher Center--an alternative teacher preparation program in Washington, DC and Baltimore (and soon in additional cities).  Our next application deadline is December 15, 2012.  Our next webinar is Nov. 3 at 9PM to learn more about UTC's unique teacher preparation and accountability.  Our application is on our website, and you can register for the webinar in our "Events" section.     We also are looking for current undergrad or graduate students who are interested in being a UTC Student Campus Campaign Fellow.  The job description is at:  http://www.urbanteachercenter.org/node/87.     We also have a new profile of a current UTC participant--Adrienne Williams.  You can read about her here.

American Hebrew Academy Fellowship 

The AHA Fellowship Program seeks enthusiastic and highly motivated recent college graduates from all Jewish backgrounds who want to increase their knowledge and build tangible career related skills residing alongside and serving talented high school Jewish teens in a boarding school setting. Fellows, in coordination with the Director of Residential Life, will be able to create personalized work experiences incorporating both formal and informal educational components. Fellows will have daily residential life responsibilities and weekly professional development/networking opportunities. In addition, Fellows will be able to chart their professional path by taking advantage of opportunities in areas such as the classroom (Jewish and secular), marketing, admissions, communication, school counseling, arts, sports, and the like. AHA Fellows receive an apartment, food, a stipend, and health benefits. Fellowship placements are one academic year assignments beginning each August. Inquiries are welcome throughout the year. 

Please email Elaine Tinnin (eetinnin@americanhebrewacademy.org) a letter of interest and current resume. Thank you for your interest in the AHA Fellowship program. Learn more here.

Spring 2012 Courses: 

JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS  (J ST/CAMS/RL ST 004).  Instructor: John Betlyon.  TR: 8-9:15 a.m.  (GH & US or IL)   

JEWISH CIVILIZATION  (J ST/HEBR 010).   Instructor: Paula Wapnish-Hesse (section 002).  MWF: 10:10-11 a.m.  (GH & IL)  Instructor: Linda Short (sections 001 and 003).  WEB.  (GH & IL)  

LANDS OF THE BIBLE  (J ST/CAMS/RL ST 012).  R: 4:30-7:30 p.m.  (GH & IL)    

SOCIETY AND CULTURES IN MODERN ISRAEL  (J ST/ANTH/PL SC 060).  Instructor: Alan Benjamin.  WEB.  (GS & IL)  

1ST YEAR SEMINAR IN JEWISH STUDIES  (J ST 083S).  Instructor: Paula Wapnish-Hesse.  MWF: 1:25-2:15 p.m.  (GH, IL, Seminar)   

1ST YEAR SEMINAR IN JEWISH STUDIES  (J ST 083T).  TR: 4:15-5:30 p.m.  (GH, IL, Honors Seminar)   v 

HEBREW BIBLE: OLD TESTAMENT  (J ST/CAMS/RL ST 110).  Instructor: Aaron Rubin.  TR: 9:45-11:00 a.m.  (GH & US or IL)   

MODERN JUDAISM  (J ST/RL ST 114).  Instructor: Rabbi David Ostrich.  TR: 1:00-2:15 p.m.  (GH & US or IL)   

NEW TESTAMENT  (J ST/CAMS/RL ST 120).  Instructor: Kimberly Rubin.  o   MWF: 9:05-9:55 a.m. (section 002)  (GH) o   MWF: 10:10-11:00 a.m. (section 001)  (GH)   

HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST  (J ST/HIST 121).  Instructor: Linda Short. o   MWF: 12:20-1:10 p.m.  (section 003)  (GH & IL) o   MWF: 2:30-3:20 p.m.  (sections 001 & 002)  (GH & IL)   

INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH AMERICAN LITERATURE  (J ST/ENGL 132).  Instructor: Benjamin Schreier.  MWF: 12:20-1:10 p.m.  (GH & US)   

THE CHURCH AND THE JEWS  (J ST/HIST/RL ST 235).  Instructor: Paul Rose.  TR: 4:15-5:30 p.m.  (US or IL)   

JEWS IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD  (J ST/HIST/RL ST 410).  Instructor: Paul Rose.  TR: 2:30-3:45 p.m.  (US or IL)   

JEWISH STUDIES: THE SACRIFICE OF ISAAC  (J ST/RL ST 411).  Instructor: Karin Zetterholm.  TR: 9:45-11:00 a.m.  (US or IL)   

ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEAR EAST  (J ST/ANTH 420).  MWF: 1:25-2:15 p.m.    

MEDIA AND THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE  (J ST 434).  Instructor: William Pencak.  W: 6:00-9:00 p.m.    

JEWISH COMMUNITIES: IDENTITY, SURVIVAL, AND TRANSFORMATION IN UNEXPECTED PLACES  (J ST/ANTH/SOC 457).  Instructor: Alan Benjamin.  TR: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   

BASIC MODERN HEBREW II  (HEBR 002).  Instructor: Ruth Edelstein.  o   MTWR: 10:10-11:00 a.m. (section 001) o   MTWR: 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. (section 002)   

ADVANCED HEBREW: READING EMPHASIS  (HEBR 402).  Instructor: Ruth Edelstein.  MWF: 1:25-2:15 p.m. 

Volunteers for Israel 

Volunteers for Israel offers you a unique, life-changing opportunity for adventure, new friendships, and mitzvot. Experience Israeli life from the inside by spending 1, 2, or 3 weeks working side-by-side with soldiers on an IDF base, capped by weekends of your own adventure!

TAMID Israel Investment Group 

TAMID Israel Investment Group at Penn State  is a student led initiative that pioneers the next generation of American commitment to Israel by connecting business-minded students with the Israeli economy. The initiative educates students about the Israeli business landscape, establishes a student-run investment portfolio, consults for Israeli firms, and PLACES STUDENTS ON INTERNSHIPS IN ISRAEL. This past summer, Leonardo Mayer, and industrial engineering major, spent 10 weeks interning with SunIsrael. TAMID is looking to recruit new members from all majors. If you would like to learn more about TAMID, please contact Leonardo Mayer (lqm5057), Rudy Celekli (rmc5242), or David Schwartz (djs5107). Learn more at www.tamidgroup.org.   

TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam is looking for new board and group members! Tikkun Olam  תיקון עולם is a part of Hillel's growing list of student-run organizations. We focus on "repairing the world" by engaging students and finding monthly community service events that interest you! Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, it's a great way to meet people, boost your resume and most importantly, commit mitzvot. Check out our Facebook Page here and participate in our discussion here to tell us what service events you'd like to participate in!  Please email President Nicole Wasilus at npw5016@psu.edu if you'd like to be added to the listserv or if you would like to find out more about becoming a board member!  

CAMERA Representative   

The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) is looking for CAMERA representatives on campuses across the nation and internationally.  Each student will receive $1000 and a FREE trip to Israel in June 2012.  The CAMERA rep will promote pro-Israeli coverage on his/her campus with speakers/events and by unique ideas of the individual representative.  The application deadline is June 20th, 2011.  http://www.camera.org/index.asp?x_context=2&x_outlet=118&x_article=1375 

Brit Shalom Teachers Needed 

Brit Shalom, State College's local reform congregation, is in need of several new teachers for the upcoming year. They are looking for responsible, passionate students for the Hebrew School, as well as Jewish Studies Teachers. Grades K-7, part time (Sundays and Thursdays). Paid Position. No experience necessary- teachers must be responsible and enjoy working with kids. Email Andrea to apply at amh5139@psu.edu. 

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Centre County 

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a mentoring program in which children ages 7-17 are paired with an adult within the community. If you're interested in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, e-mail Kimberly Fleishman at kfleishman@ccysb.com.