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Tidewater Jewish Foundation is pleased to announce the Simon Family Passport to Israel Fund, providing grants for Israel trips.
The purpose of this program is to provide funds to enable and encourage Jewish students (age 13 – 18)* to participate in an Israel Trip experience.
Guidelines
Trips should be:
- Educational
- Peer group of young people traveling together
- Organized by a non-profit organization, educational institution or religious institution
- Staffed by qualified personnel
- Structured with a predetermined itinerary
Grant is for students living in the Tidewater area. All Jewish students between the ages of 13 – 18* may apply.
Please note: A student may not be awarded this grant more than once; Trips will be funded up to 30% of the eligible expenses with a maximum of $6,000 per student.
*Students over 18 can apply but they must indicate why a Birthright Israel trip will not meet their needs at this time.
Simon Family Passport to Israel Grant Recipient - Jordan Parker-Ashe
With the support of the Simon Family Passport to Israel grant, Jordan Parker-Ashe traveled to Israel to participate in the BBYO Passport Trek Israel program. As part of the program, Jordan took part in a five day wilderness immersion group hike which took them from the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee with amazing experiences she will never forget! If you have a teen or know a teen who would like to travel to Israel, this grant would help get them there. Applications are now available.