The Tikvah Fund is a think tank and educational institution focused on the foundational ideas of Jewish civilization, the great challenges facing the Jewish people and the State of Israel, and the political, moral, and economic traditions of Western civilization and American democracy. Tikvah runs a wide range of initiatives in the United States, Israel, and around the world, including educational programs and fellowships, publications and websites, conferences, and policy research.
Our main interest is challenging exceptional people—from middle school to high school, from gap year to college, from graduate students to full-time professionals—to become Jewish leaders and Jewish citizens. We seek to expose them to the most important ideas—in Jewish thought, Zionist history, political philosophy, economics, and strategy—and to inculcate a sense of responsibility for Jewish, Western, and American civilization. We also offer extensive programming and content for the alumni of our various programs, and we encourage our participants to think about their time with us as the gateway to a larger Tikvah community.
The revitalized 2023-24 Solomon Journal is a premiere outlet of young Jewish American journalism on serious, relevant topics. The journal brings together Tikvah’s emphasis on lofty ideas with the impact of genuinely held beliefs, refined and articulated in a concrete way. We have selected a phenomenal student Editorial Board, under the supervision of Consulting Editor Kennedy Lee.
The centerpiece of the Journal is the Symposium, modeled after Commentary’s Symposium which showcases several angles on a contemporary problem. We will also be publishing Features and Book Reviews as well as other exciting sections ranging from journalistic pieces to poetry, Arts & Culture to a Tanakh/Biblical column. The objective is to discuss current issues and to examine arts and scholarship, new and old. The journal will be published in print twice annually and digitally on a rolling basis.
Our submissions period is now open – we encourage students to begin thinking about and drafting pieces for the journal.
The Solomon Scholars Program is hallmarked by a talented faculty of master teachers and guest speakers. Full list of faculty can be found here.
Any 11th and 12th grader interested in big ideas and serious discussion is invited to submit an application. Ideally, candidates will apply prior to the summer, nevertheless, later applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For those applying after the orientations, please submit a short bio, headshot, school transcript and 500-750 words about a heroic figure you admire to agarson@tikvahfund.org.
The Solomon Scholars Program is a two-year enrichment program. The tutorial series begin in October followed by The National Students Leadership Conference held every January in Washington, DC. The program culminates in the summer.
All seminar sessions will be held on Zoom. Our class schedule is designed to be flexible, with each class taking place at three different times. There will be in-person meetups, debates and guest speaker events throughout the year.
Yes! Scholars who attend the Solomon Fellowship will be offered preferential admission to the Solomon Tikvah Scholars Program – Tikvah’s flagship 10-day summer retreat as well as to Tikvah’s Gap year overseas program.
✔ 11th Graders: 6 Tutorials I [Fall] + 6 Tutorials II [Spring] + Debates + Guest speaker events: $495
✔ 12th Graders: College Advisory [Fall] + 6 Tutorials II [Spring] + Debates + Guest speaker events: $495: $495
✔ 2-day National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, DC: $495
To facilitate payment, we offer the option to pay in two installments. If anyone requires financial assistance, arrangements can be made to ensure that all participants can fully engage in the program. Please email scholarships@tikvahonlineacademy.org for more information or with any requests for financial aid.