Beren Scholars Fellowship Application 2026-27

Please save these dates. *Subject to change

Sat / Oct 17 / 7:30 pm Alex Edelman at New York City Center (Optional)
Sun / Oct 18 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sun / Nov 15 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Special Election Program for Teens and Parents with guest speaker Michael Oren Thurs / Dec 3 / 6:00 pm
Sun / Dec 6 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Los Angeles Gathering / Fri–Mon / Jan 15–18, 2027
Debate for Peace Community Event (optional) / Mon / Jan 25 / 6:00 pm
Debate for Peace Dinner (optional) / Tue / Jan 26 / 7:00 pm
Sun / Feb 21, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Teen Summit / Sun / Mar 7, 2027 / 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Sun / Apr 18, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Teen-Parent Shabbat / Fri / May 14, 2027 / 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Siyum Closing Ceremony / Sun / May 16, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Current Grade (applications are for current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders)

10th11th12th

School Name

As part of the application process we will be reaching out to one of your parents to confirm with them that they understand the commitment you are making and will be supportive of your participation..

Parent Information

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Last Name

Phone

The Beren Scholars Fellowship is a selective seminar focusing on Israel and antisemitism. The selection process will largely focus on demonstrating motivation. Experience in and with Israel is not a requirement for participation.

For these questions, we are expecting short answers of between one and three paragraphs.

How would you describe your (and your family's) relationship to Israel?

Describe how being Jewish is related to Israel in your opinion:

In your opinion, what fuels antisemitism globally and locally?

What questions do you have about Israel and antisemitism that you would want to explore in this seminar if you were accepted? Please share three questions.

Have you travelled to Israel (travel is Israel is NOT a requirement of admission to the program):

YesNo

How many times?

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