Planning on studying abroad in Paris or Rome this fall?
Live in a Moishe House with local Jewish students!
APPLY NOW to become a part of the Moishe House in Paris or Rome during the 2008-2009 academic year!
2008-2009 Moishe House Application (WORD File)
Live in a Moishe House with a cluster of young, eager, and innovative Jews, and create your ideal Jewish communal space.
- Live with students from all over the world and discover new cultures
- Receive a sizeable rent subsidy and programming budget
- Engage your peers and develop innovative interpretations of Jewish life
- Join an international network of students and young professionals
What is a Moishe House?
Moishe Houses, initiated by the Forest Foundation and the Center for Leadership Initiatives, are a collection of homes throughout the world that serve as hubs for young adult Jewish community. Since December 2005, the Moishe House network has grown from two houses in Northern California to 21 communities worldwide and is increasingly celebrated for its creative, grassroots method of Jewish programming.
Building on the success of the Moishe House concept, and as part of a long term strategy to connect Jewish students worldwide, Hillel has teamed up with the Forest Foundation and Polinger Family Foundation to create Moishe Houses in two of the most popular study abroad destinations, Paris and Rome. These European Moishe Houses, occupied by both North American and local Jewish students, will help create a community for Jewish students abroad and foster relationships between American Jewish students and their European counterparts.
A Moishe House resident is expected to...
- Host 6-12 events (including Shabbat and holiday programs) per month together with the other residents and build a community centered on the house
- Actively engage with the local Jewish student population, as well as other Jewish students from around the world
- Utilize online resources to advertise events, upload pictures, blog, and more
- Participate in monthly calls with representatives from Hillel and the Forest Foundation
Check out the current houses and learn more about the Moishe House Initiative at the Forest Foundation website.
APPLY NOW to become a part of the Moishe House in Paris or Rome during the 2008-2009 academic year!
2008-2009 Moishe House Application (WORD File)
Submission Instructions
Please send completed applications to moishehouse@hillel.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions?
For more information, please consult the Moishe House FAQ.
Contact
If you have any further questions, please contact Avi Mayer at amayer@hillel.org or +1.202.449.6551.
About the Partners
The Forest Foundation strives to improve the social condition of the world at the community level by supporting tax-exempt non-profit organizations. The Foundation supports these organizations by hiring young adults aged 18-25 years to bring their unique potential to fruition and pioneer advancements in community programming. The Forest Foundation invests in the growth of these young adults with professional training and mentorship that will enable them to become pillars within their communities and foster a life-long commitment to the betterment of society. For more information, please visit the foundation's website.
The Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities through support of ongoing programs and innovative projects that create positive outcomes. The Foundation places major emphasis on support of organizations that strengthen Jewish life, locally and in Israel. Foundation grants focus primarily on the Washington metropolitan area, and concentrate on providing opportunity and access to quality education, cultural arts and services to enhance family well-being. For more information, please visit the foundation's website.
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life provides opportunities for Jewish students at more than 500 colleges and universities to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations. Hillel is working to provoke a renaissance of Jewish life.