In order to complete your application, you will need the following:

One short writing sample (to be submitted in this application): The writing sample should be no more than 600 words from a school project or extracurricular activity.
One 1-2 minute video (to be submitted in this application) addressing the prompt: "Why I want to participate in Write On for Israel"
One 500-600 word essay (to be submitted in this application): Prepare a persuasive essay on one of the following prompts:
- 5 things I need in order to be an effective leader.
- What I would say to someone who calls for a boycott of Israel.
- Strategies to build campus alliances beyond the Jewish community to support Israel.
High school transcript. Upload a transcript, unofficial will suffice (to be submitted in this application). Report cards will not be accepted.
One reference form - Please send this link of reference form to one high school teacher who can attest to your suitability for the Write On for Israel program.

**NOTE** Your application will NOT be complete and will NOT be processed until we receive your school transcript and your reference form.

SEMINARS: Applicants will be notified of the dates of seven Sunday seminars during the 2022-2023 school year as soon as they are finalized. Attendance at the seven Seminars is mandatory. Seminars will be held in person at the Weinger JCC if it is safe to meet in person. Otherwise, they will held remotely.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS: Fellows and at least one parent must attend two program orientations:

Write On for Israel program orientation: October 20, 2022
Israel Trip Orientation: at the end of the March 2023 Seminar.

Write On for Israel Terms and Conditions

Leadership Israel Application Reference form

This is a candidate reference for a student who has applied to participate in Leadership Israel for 2022-2023.
Leadership Israel is a yearlong fellowship that emphasizes leadership development and scholarship through the lens of the Israel conversation.

Candidate Information

First Name of Candidate

Last Name of Candidate

Referral Information

First Name of Referrer

Last Name of Referrer

Business/Organization

Title

Phone number:

Email:

Relationship to Applicant

How long have you known the applicant? CHARACTERS LEFT: 2000

Describe the circumstances under which you have come to know the applicant. CHARACTERS LEFT: 2000

What special skills or gifts does this applicant have that are likely to make him/her successful in Leadership Israel? CHARACTERS LEFT: 2000

How would you assess the applicant in the following areas?

Oral Communication

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Listening

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Teamwork and Cooperation

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Organization

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Leadership

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Reliability

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Dress and Demeanor

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Social Skills

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Ability to engage respectfully with differing views

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Are there any observations you would like to make about this applicant that might influence his/her acceptance into this program? CHARACTERS LEFT: 2000

This Leadership Israel Candidate Reference Form is meant to be filled out and submitted by a teacher or other adult advisor who can attest to suitability of the referred applicant.

By affixing my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that I have filled out this form honestly and to the best of my knowledge, no other parties have filled out this form on behalf of me and I am aware that I may be contacted to verify the contents of this referral form.

Digitally sign by affixing your full name

and Date:

If you have questions about this form or about the Leadership Israel program, please send an email to elizabethnordmeyer@juf.org or visit www.juf.org/writeon.

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Leadership Israel Application Reference form

This is a candidate reference for a student who has applied to participate in Leadership Israel for 2022-2023. Leadership Israel is a yearlong fellowship that emphasizes leadership development and scholarship through the lens of the Israel conversation.

This is a candidate reference for a student who has applied to participate in Leadership Israel for 2022-2023.
Leadership Israel is a yearlong fellowship that emphasizes leadership development and scholarship through the lens of the Israel conversation.