Resources for Jewish Student Editors
Resource Guide
Amcha: The Coalition for Jewish Concern
A grassroots, non-violent, direct action group formed to speak out on issues of concern locally, nationally and internationally such as the safety and security of Israel and the Jonathan Pollard case. Interested in forming campus chapters.
3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10463
Action Hotline: (800) 892-9244
AIPAC - American Israel Public Affairs Committee
A bi-partisan, grassroots American organization registered to lobby Congress in support of legislation affecting the US-Israel relationship.
440 First Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 639-5284
E-mail: rachel_glazer@aipac.org
Anti-Defamation League
Dept. of Campus Affairs/Higher Education
Dedicated to fighting bigotry and anti-Semitism through education, litigation, legislation and community outreach. Responds to acts of bigotry and anti-Semitism. Research support, videos, conferences and teleconferences, programs in support of Israel and public speaking appearances on campus.
823 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 490-2525
Bar-Ilan University - Office of Academic Affairs
Located in Ramat Gan, Israel, Bar-Ilan is the only university in Israel accredited in the United States, with a charter through the Board of Regents of the State of New York. Overseas programs include Tochnit Torah V'Derech Eretz for college freshmen, Junior Year of Jewish Heritage for students who have complete more than one year of university study, and International MBA in English, a 14 month program.
91 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (800) BIU-YEAR
Email: tobiu@idt.net
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)
Provides leadership to the Jewish environmental movement through education, scholarship, advocacy, and action. National education and action campaigns with extensive materials; annual leadership institute; regional affiliates; legislative advocacy network; internships.
443 Park Ave South, 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 684-6950, x210
Email: coejl@aol.com
Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Provides women with the opportunity to engage in traditional Jewish learning in a unique environment which encourages seriousness of purpose, free inquiry and respect for the texts of our tradition. Non-denominational. Wide variety of study options for women of all backgrounds and levels.
131 West 86th St.
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 595-0307
Email: llautin@drisha.org
Gratz College
Oldest independent, non-denominational college of Jewish studies offering master's and graduate certificate programs in Jewish Communal Studies, Jewish Education, Jewish Music and Jewish Studies. Financial aid, fellowships and scholarships available. Rolling admissions.
Old York Rd. & Melrose Ave
Melrose Park, PA 19027
Phone: (800) 475-4635
Email: Gratzinfo@aol.com
Hamagshimim
The young adult division of Young Judaea, a non-partisan national Zionist movement sponsored by Hadassah. Provides support for students and Jewish communal professionals seeking to establish a Zionist presence on campuses in North America. Many services in Israel, including Merkaz Hamagshimim and Junior Year Plus.
50 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 303-4582
Email: HamagDir@aol.com
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Student Initiatives Committee
Exists to support and stimulate creative student-initiated projects that engender vibrant Jewish life on campus. Grants will be allocated for an array of quality projects that represent a diversity of campuses. Grants are awarded for campus-wide, regional and national projects.
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 857-6637
Horstein Program - Brandeis University
A two-year master's degree program which prepares individuals for careers as Jewish communal professionals or Jewish educators. Also offers two double degree programs in Jewish studies and non-profits agencies.
Horstein Program, MS 037
Waltham, MA 02254
Phone: (617) 736-2990
Email: ngreene@binah.cc.brandeis.edu
Israel Aliyah Center
Facilitates and processes Aliyah to Israel. Offers employment, studying and experiencing programs in Israel, including high-tech, professional retraining, internships, higher education, Hebrew ulpan.
110 East 59th St., 4th Fl
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 339-6063
Email: MassAliyah@aol.com
Israel Office of Academic Affairs
Consulate General of Israel
Official Israeli liaison to the American campus community. Offers Israel-related academic and cultural programs. Israel information/briefings, speaker co-ordination, video and photographic exhibits. Israel Line via Internet.
800 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 499-5433
E-mail: ioaa@haven.ios.com
Jews For Racial and Economic Justice
Education and advocacy organization that builds Jewish participation in efforts for greater economic equality and an end to bias and racism. Extensive speakers bureau, conducts workshops, organizes public educational forums. Intership opportunities available.
64 Fulton St., #605
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 964-9210
Email: jfrej@igc.org
Jewish Fund for Justice
A national, publicly supported foundation which provides grants and technical assistance to grassroots, community-based organizations working with low-income people to fight the root causes of poverty.
260 Fifth Ave, Suite 701
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 213-2113
Email: JusticeUSA@aol.com
Jewish National Fund - On Campus
JNF nurtures the bond between the Jewish people and Israel by taking responsibility for many natural resources of the land: planting forests, managing water sources and more! JNF On Campus represents JNF on college campuses, using retreats, leadership training, and program guides to raise consciousness about Israel and the environment.
78 Randall Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 561-9100
E-mail: JNFonCmps@aol.com
Jewish Student Press Service
A resource and support network for Jewish student publications in North America. Provides research information, articles, graphics and general assistance to the Jewish student press. Organizes national and regional conferences and seminars, operates email discussion group and publishes New Voices.
114 West 26th St., Suite 1004
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 675-1168
E-mail: nvoices@idt.net
KOACH
Provides resources to students who identify with or wish to learn more about the Conservative Movement. Sponsors Creative Grant Fellowships which are accepted throughout the year for programs which serve Conservative students on campus. Newsletter three times a year, holds international kallah, clearinghouse for speakers and materials.
180 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 726-1802
E-mail: moline@boss.uic.edu
Lights in Action
National student movement promoting pro-active Jewish/Zionist identity through mailings of avante garde educational materials and national projects. Also available for brainstorming and programmatic visits to campuses around the country.
110 East 59th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 339-6911;
800-JEWS-ACT
E-mail: LIA@aol.com
NHC - National Havurah Committee
Diverse network of havurah communities and individuals dedicated to Jewish learning and renewal, community building and tikkun olam (repair of the world). Sponsors newsletter, e-mail list, regional weekend retreats and annual week-long Summer Institute (Everett Fellowship available to people in their 20's). Serves as a resource to individuals, havurot and the wider Jewish Community.
7318 Germantown Avenue
Philadephia, PA 19119
Phone: 215-248-1335
Email: 73073.601@compuserve.com
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Based in Jerusalem, teaches men and women how to analyze the classical texts of Jewish tradition in an open, co-educational, non-denominational environment. Trips and community service available. Year, semester, evening and summer study options. Faculty available to travel to college campuses.
American Pardes Foundation
165 East 56th St.
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-1316
Email: pardesusa@aol.com
Progressive Zionist Caucus
A Zionist movement on college campuses, committed to working for social justice, democracy and peace in Israel and North America. Sponsors activities including film series, speaker tours, educational seminars, rallies and Israel fairs.
114 West 26th St., Suite 1004
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 206-0446
Email: PZC@pipeline.com
Response: A Contemporary Jewish Review
An independent journal founded in 1967 that features nonfiction essays, artwork, fiction, poetry, photography, and book reviews. Seeks critical, audacious material that explores Jewish identity, community, culture, religion, and politics. Three awards of $100 each are given annually to three top student essayists (graduate or undergraduate).
114 West 26th Street, Suite 1004,
NY, NY 10001-6812
Phone: (212) 620-0350
response@panix.com
She'arim
Uniquely integrated Jewish text and pedagogy studies for future day school educators, cosponsored by Drisha Institute and Beit Rabban Center. Full year of subsidized study with generous living stipend. Two years teaching in Jewish day school. Open to women and men. Begins Summer, 1998.
131 West 86 St.
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 595-0307
Email: shearim@drisha.org
United Jewish Appeal
University Student Dept.
Serves to strengthen the American Jewish student relationship with UJA, Israel and world Jewry by utilizing missions, solicitation training sessions, campus campaigns, national conferences and public relations materials. Material and resources: speakers, videos, brochures, and internships.
99 Park Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 818-9100
University Student Department—World Zionist Organization
Multi-ideological, nonpartisan network of student volunteers and staff providing education about, and travel/study/volunteer work in Israel. Resources include mailings to students, guides for activists, Israel programming materials, reduced Jerusalem Post subscriptions, speakers, conferences, paid internships, grants for projects and videos.
110 East 59th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (800) 27-ISRAEL
Wexner Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program
Designed to encourage the most promising and talented Jewish men and women to pursue full-time graduate studies leading to careers in professional Jewish leadership. Program provides full academic tuition, generous living stipends.
158 West Main St.,
PO Box 668
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: 614/939-6060
WUJS Institute in Arad, Israel
Offers young Jewish professionals (21-35) from around the world an exciting combination of study and career development opportunities in Israel. Year-long program: seven months of Hebrew ulpan, Jewish and Israel studies, educational seminars, five months or more of job placement in Israel.
North American Office
PO Box 6177
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 888/ WUJS-INS
