The Jeffrey R. Solomon
Prize
Nominate an Educator
Thank you for your interest in nominating someone for the Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize. The role of the nominator is crucial as it requires you to both promote a particular candidate for this award and ensure that the nominee is aware of all requirements, deadlines, and commitments. Please note that you may only nominate one person in a given year.
To begin the nomination process, please complete the Nomination Form which will ask you to submit:
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Information about the nominee;
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Information about yourself;
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A Written Statement describing the nominee's exceptional contributions through their impact on Jewish young adults when in the role of madrich(a) on Birthright Israel trips, and similarly through their Jewish professional work.
Upon submitting your nomination, the nominee will be notified via email. This Notice of Nomination will provide information about the prize and detail how the nominee must proceed. Birthright Israel requires that all nominees submit their completed dossier (i.e. Nominee Application and Letters of Support) by the submission deadline.
As mentioned above, each nominee must have two Letters of Support written on their behalf from people who can provide testimonials to their worthiness in being considered for this award. The nominee will be responsible for identifying and reaching out to these people, and ensuring that each Letter of Support is properly submitted. Letters should be solicited from people who know the nominee in various contexts. We require one letter from a Birthright Israel participant (for whom the nominee was their trip staff); and the other from either a Jewish professional colleague or supervisor; a hiring Trip Organizer staff member; or a community member who has been the recipient of assistance, guidance, teaching, and mentorship.
Selection Procedures and Notification
All completed nominations will undergo a process of review. During this time, Birthright Israel staff may request additional information from you. The Chair of the Selection Committee will advise all nominators, nominees, and the award recipient of the final determinations.
Please click the button below if you are ready to nominate someone.
Nominee Application
Thank you for pursuing your interest in being considered a candidate for the Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize. To have made it to this step in the process, someone will have already nominated you for this recognition. Before beginning the application process, please familiarize yourself with the Eligibility and Selection Criteria so you have a full understanding of The Award, our considerations, and your commitments.
If you'd like to proceed with submitting the Nominee Application, know you'll be asked to provide the following details:
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Biographical Information and a Current Resume
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Statement of Motivation
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Statement of Purpose
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A Reflection On Your Experience Leading Birthright Israel Trips
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A Two-Minute Video Essay
Everything must be completed by the submission deadline.
Letters of Support
We also require each nominee to have two Letters of Support written on their behalf from people who can testify to their worthiness in being considered for this award. As the nominee, you are entirely responsible for identifying and reaching out to these people and directing them on how to submit their testimonials. Letters of Support also need to be completed by the submission deadline and should come from people who fall into the following categories:
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A former Birthright Israel participant for whom you were their trip staff (one is required);
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A Jewish professional colleague or supervisor (optional);
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A hiring Trip Organizer staff member (optional);
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A community member who has received your assistance, guidance, teaching, and mentorship (optional).
Selection Procedures and Notification
All completed nominations will undergo a process of review. During this time, Birthright Israel staff may request additional information from you. The Chair of the Selection Committee will advise all nominators, nominees, and the award recipient of the final determinations.
We look forward to considering your candidacy!
Letters of Support
Thank you for your willingness to support a nominee for the Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize. Please note that your role is crucial. Your testimonial will help us get to know the candidate and understand the impact of their work as a Jewish professional, trip leader and educator on Birthright Israel experiences, and as a positive Jewish role model.
In providing a Letter of Support you have the following responsibilities:
Complete your Letter of Support by the submission deadline. When doing so, you will need to provide the following:
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Information about the nominee.
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Information about yourself.
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A written statement commenting on the nominee's exceptional contributions to the Jewish people by impacting Jewish young adults when in the role of madrich(a) on Birthright Israel trips and/or through their Jewish professional work (inclusive of any volunteer or lay leadership positions).
In offering your Letter of Support, you should ensure that you fall into one of the following categories in knowing the nominee: You are a former Birthright Israel participant (for whom they were one of your trip staff); a Jewish professional colleague or supervisor; a hiring Trip Organizer staff member; or a community member who has been the recipient of assistance, guidance, teaching, and mentorship.
Selection Procedures and Notification
All completed nominations will undergo a process of review. During this time, Birthright Israel staff may request additional information from you. The Chair of the Selection Committee will advise all nominators, nominees, and the award recipient of the final determinations.
Thank you for taking the time to support a worthy candidate. Please begin submitting your Letter of Support by clicking on the button below.