Category Archives: Programs

American Academy in Jerusalem Pilot 2010

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

AMERICAN ACADEMY IN JERUSALEM The Foundation for Jewish Culture is creating an institute modeled after the successful American Academies in Rome and Berlin. Groups of distinguished artists and scholars, leading experts in their fields, will be in residence in Jerusalem … read more »

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Goldberg Prize for Outstanding Debut Fiction

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Daniel Torday is the 2013 winner of the Goldberg Prize for Outstanding Debut Fiction. He won for his novella, The Sensualist. Set in Baltimore, The Sensualist tells the story of Samuel Gerson, a 17-year-old who is ready to be rid of his high school baseball team, his … read more »

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Inside the Docs: Reaching Out Through Documentary Film

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Overview Inside the Docs is a free, educational program that uses Lynn and Jules Kroll Fund for Jewish Documentary Film grantees to engage adults 18-30 in thought-provoking conversations about Judaism, Jewish culture, and Jewish identity. Each Inside the Docs film … read more »

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The Pearl Zeltzer Fund for Jewish Choreography

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Overview PLEASE NOTE: Due to market conditions, the Foundation’s Board of Directors has determined that grants for Pearl Zeltzer Fund for Jewish Choreography cannot be awarded. If you would like to be notified of the application’s availability, please e-mail grants@jewishculture.org … read more »

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New Jewish Theatre Projects

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Overview PLEASE NOTE: Due to market conditions, the Foundation’s Board of Directors has determined that grants for New Jewish Theatre Projects cannot be awarded. If you would like to be notified of the application’s availability, please e-mail grants@jewishculture.org to be … read more »

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Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Fund for Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships in Jewish Studies

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

We are pleased to announce the selection of our 2013-14 Doctoral Dissertation Fellows. Click here to read more about the newest cohort, which will run from September 2013 through 2014.  Overview The FJC awards four to five Doctoral Dissertation fellowships … read more »

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Jewish Studies Expansion Program (JSEP)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Download the new JSEP RFP! read more »

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Sidney and Hadassah Musher Subvention Grant for First Book in Jewish Studies

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Congratulations to Daniel Schwartz of George Washington University, winner of the 2010 Sidney and Hadassah Musher Subvention Grant to support the publication of his forthcoming book, From Heretic to Hero: Spinoza in the Modern Jewish Imagination (Princeton University Press). Dr. Schwartz … read more »

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Gantz Zahler Grant for Jewish Nonfiction Publishing

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Overview 8/6/12 Please note: the Gantz Zahler Grant is currently not being offered due to funding. The Gantz Zahler Grant for Jewish Nonfiction Publishing is awarded biannually to a nonfiction book project that is under contract and reflects upon Jewish … read more »

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2010 Recipients of the Lynn and Jules Kroll Fund for Jewish Documentary Film

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

The Foundation for Jewish Culture granted $140,000 to five exemplary documentaries, ensuring their delivery to film festivals, television, and other distribution outlets. read more »

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