Shalom,
We are pleased to inform you that the Department for Jewish
Zionist Education of the Jewish Agency for Israel has decided to renew the
tradition initiated in the past followed by the Education Department of the
World Zionist Organization, whereby a prize is awarded once every two years
for exceptional projects designed to strengthen and enhance Jewish education.
The prize will be awarded in three categories:
- exemplary educators
- individuals or teams introducing unique educational innovations
- individuals or teams who have made exceptional contributions
to Jewish education
The 5765 prize will be awarded in the following fields:
- A public figure who has made a unique contribution to education
in the Diaspora
- A school principal or senior staff member who have worked to develop ties between the school and the community
- Jewish educators who have developed projects aimed at strengthening
ties with the State of Israel
You are hereby invited to submit nominations in any and all
of these fields in accordance with the attached regulations. Please include
additional relevant material.
Applications should be addressed to
Mrs. Laeticia Benabou,
Department for Jewish Zionist Education,
Rehov Ha’Askan 3, Jerusalem
and should arrive no later than September 1, 2004.
The judging committee will announce the selection of candidates on or before
November 15, 2004.
Awards will be presented on February 2005 during the meetings
of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency at the residence of the President
of the State of Israel and in his presence.
Sincerely,
Laeticia Benabou
Awards Committee Coordinator