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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who is eligible to apply to the summer seminars?

The program is open to current college students and recent college graduates (up to two years post graduation,) from anywhere in the world, who are interested in moral, social, political, or strategic thought. College-age Jews of all backgrounds and denominations are invited to apply, as well as non-Jews with a strong interest and background in Judaism of some form.

When is the deadline for applications?

February 16, 2020

 

Can I apply to more than one of the seminars?

Yes, on the application you will be asked which seminars you would like to be considered for. You can choose one, two, or all three of the offerings and indicate which is your top choice.

 

Can I apply to the summer fellowship as well?

Yes. on the application you can also note that you want to be considered for the full summer fellowship. If you do so, you will be asked to submit an additional essay related to your prospective summer research.

 

Can Israelis apply to these program?

Yes!

 

Can alumni of other Tikvah programs apply?

Yes. We welcome applications from alumni – with the warning that we sometimes have to balance the good of reinvesting in students with the good of giving new students an opportunity to join our community. If you are an alum and with to apply, please write to us to let us know! We have other opportunities for alumni as well.

 

What will the basic financial, room, and board arrangements be?

The program is fully subsidized by the Tikvah Fund, including lunch and some dinners. The $1,000 stipend is designed to offset travel costs and participants who request housing will share double rooms at a hotel within a short walk of the seminar location.

 

What will the basic religious arrangements be?

The entire program will be conducted with respect for Jewish observance, including Kosher meals to the highest standards.

 

What is the Tikvah Fund?

The Tikvah Fund is a private philanthropic foundation based in New York. Its mission is to promote serious Jewish thought about the enduring questions of human life and the pressing challenges that confront the Jewish people. Tikvah supports many programs, projects, and individuals, including books, publications, and seminars. Tikvah’s work is grounded in these fundamental convictions: that the great ideas, texts, and traditions of Judaism are a special inheritance, with much to teach everyone in search of wisdom about the human condition; and that the fate of the Jewish people greatly depends on the education of intellectual, religious, and political leaders, both within and outside Israel.

 

Does Tikvah have a particular worldview?

Yes. Tikvah is politically Zionist, economically free-market oriented, culturally traditional, and theologically open-minded. That said, we recognize that there is a time for reflection and a time for action. There is a time to ask big, open-ended questions and a time to hold fast to certain principles to confront a crisis or a dilemma. The Tikvah Summer Institutes will dedicate much of their time to open discourse and respectful seminars on the fundamental questions of human life, family, power, and economics. There will also be time devoted to applying the most compelling ideas to present-day circumstances.

CONTACT US

Aaron Bondar

Associate Director for University and Young Professional Programs

abondar@tikvahfund.org