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Qushiyot Israel Education Fellowship Gimmel Track Application

A partnership between The Jewish Education Project and Makom

Qushiyot is a year-round network experience, offering an opportunity to connect with colleagues of diverse perspectives and partake in a range of learning opportunities to spur innovation. It is a comprehensive, open approach to Israel education that embraces the vibrant complexity of Israel. Experience our:

  • Year-round coaching and professional development for teaching Israel in part-time settings to teens or pre-teens.
  • Intensive 8-day workshop in Israel, based around Makom's Four Hatikvah Questions (4HQ) method. 
    • Develop contemporary, meaningful, and relevant Israel curriculum 
    • Learn how to build support from key lay and professional leadership
    • Address controversial issues and your own relationship to Israel

Important Details and Dates


Gimmel Track runs from June 2018 - June 2019*

  • June 6: full-day training in Manhattan
  • July 9-16: intensive 8-day workshop in Israel
  • October: full-day workshop in Manhattan (date TBA) 
  • March: full-day workshop in Manhattan (date TBA)
  • Up to five 1-hour coaching consultations throughout the academic year
  • $500 participant contribution covers three NYC-based workshops, coaching sessions, 8-day training in Israel (including full program, double-occupancy accommodations, and meals)**

* All dates tentative until confirmed

**All land costs will be completely subsidized. Qushiyot covers 50% of roundtrip flights (up to max of $850) pending funding.    



Applications are due by midnight, Wednesday, April 25th, 2018


Still have Questions? Please email Abby Pitkowsky at apitkowsky@JewishEdProject.org
Qushiyot Israel Education Fellowship








Collaborative Partners from your Organization

One professional leader and one lay leader are expected to support the educator's participation in this initiative. All three of you are expected to attend the first half of the 1-day workshop on June 6th. 

Please indicate your senior professional and lay leader below.






Personal Response Questions





Thank you,
If you have any questions, please contact Abby Pitkowsky at (914) 328-8090.


By submitting my application I am confirming that:

  •     I am an employee of a Jewish organization (congregation, JCC, or other part-time 
        educational setting) based in the 5 boroughs of  New York, Westchester or Long Island;
  •        I have spent a significant time in Israel (more than 10 days);
  •        I have current or future responsibility for teaching Israel at my organization to students
        grades 5-12 and have a desire to upgrade the Israel education at the organization;
  •        I have permission from my supervisor at my current organization for full participation in the        Qushiyot Israel Education Fellowship or explained in the question above;
  •     My organization will cover the $500 program fee or I will cover the cost by other means;
  •     I understand that Qushiyot will cover 50% of the roundtrip flight to Israel up to $850(pending      funding)
  •        If accepted into the Qushiyot Israel Education Fellowship I understand that I will attend all          workshops and components during the Gimmel Track: June 2018 - June 2019
      • June 6: full-day training in Manhattan
      • July 9-16: intensive 8-day workshop in Israel 
      • October and March: full-day curriculum development boot camps in Manhattan (exact dates TBA);

·             And finally, I will fully participate in regular coaching sessions and webinars. 

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