Agency: The Malcolm Rosenberg Hillel Center, Hillel at Virginia Tech
Project: Sababa, Student Learning Internship Program -- Funding Need: $4,200
Project: Anti-Semitism Dialogue Program -- Funding Need: $13,000
Project: Holocaust Programming -- Funding Need: $17,000
What it’s all about:
The Sababa Internship is offered to students during the second semester at Hillel at Virginia Tech. This internship offers all students, particularly those who have returned from their homeland from a Winter trip with Hillel, an opportunity to continue their Israel education through a learning-intensive experience. We are constantly competing with internships at the University and other organizations and are thrilled students want to commit to further their Jewish education with Hillel. In this internship, students commit to a semester of strengthening their understanding of Israel and Judaism while developing leadership skills and actively engaging in the Jewish community worldwide. Students are given a stipend to participate. We seek funds to be able to offer this experience to about ten students who want to help spread Israeli education through this powerful opportunity.
Anti-Semitism Dialogue Program is a program at Virginia Tech rooted in dialogue to deepen understanding across lines of difference. With recent Anti-Semitic activities occurring at Virginia Tech, it’s important students, faculty and staff have a platform that fosters conversation and listening. Together, participants will experience reflective discussions to help eliminate hate and ultimately create a stronger community. The Ask Big Questions program helps participants understand themselves and others. Enabling Hillel to offer this program at Virginia Tech will give Hillel students the opportunity to lead and invite their community members to create positive change through both individual and group behaviors. Funds will be used for program facilitation, food, and materials.
Holocaust Programming as part of Yom Hashoah, Hillel at Virginia Tech students and staff, prepare a Holocaust Memorial Program. Held on the Drill field, a prime location at Virginia Tech, students spend the day handing out hundreds of white roses to everyone who passes by during the Reading of the Names ceremony. It is a somber yet educational experience for those leading, witnessing and the individuals who receive a white rose with an attached message explaining the meaning of this action. In additional, Hillel hosts an annual evening program. Last year, a Salvador Dali exhibit was accompanied by a violinist. Students, their peers, and community members spent the evening learning about the art and held discussions. This year, students would like to add an anti-Semitism speaker to be part of the annual program. We have an opportunity to educate young adults on how together we can have a stronger future by the decisions we make today. We hope you help us offer this impactful program at Virginia Tech this year.
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