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Give your child

THE GIFT OF ISRAEL:
FREE money towards a priceless Teen Israel trip

Maximize your return! Enroll in third grade
(payment is $300 plus an enrollment fee).

 

THE ONLINE PORTAL FOR DEPOSITS AND NEW ENROLLMENTS IS OPEN 
OCT 13 - FEB 28, 2020.

 

This no-risk MATCHing fund allows you to DOUBLE your contribution with a match from The Jewish Federation & your synagogue.  All you have to do is…

  1. Sign up (between grades 3 – 6)
  2. Make a yearly payment
  3. Request the money
Gift of Israel (GOI) Fact Sheet

The matching funds start as soon as you sign up your child- the earlier you sign up the more matching dollars you receive. Gift of Israel funds are intended to cover a portion of the cost of an Israel program. Prices of Israel programs vary and the amount of Gift of Israel funds available may not cover the entire cost. Payment goes directly to the program organizer.

ENROLL, MAKE A DEPOSIT, OR CLOSE AN ACCOUNT

Please read all options and choose the proper button to make the correct payment

 

 

Make payment/Enroll new student

Requirements: 

Children must be enrolled in Jewish education through 10th grade. Day school students must be enrolled through 8th for use for the 8th grade trip. Families must remain members in good standing with the partner synagogue.

Request funds for a trip

Using Gift of Israel Funds:

Students may use Gift of Israel funds through age 23 to participate in a recognized, educationally-sponsored program to Israel. See Fact Sheet for more information or email GOI@jfedsnj.org.

Close account (forfeit match)

Eligible programs include: 

  • Day school trips (including 8th grade trip)
  • Congregational youth programs (such as confirmation)
  • National movement trips
  • College study

Hear first-hand why you should enroll in Gift of Israel:

NEW FUNDING MODEL

There is an additional one time enrollment fee

Good news for current families! You can now deposit up to $250/year (until grade 9) and the community will match that amount!

The Jewish Federation's match is provided through contributions to JFund. 

Questions? Contact us at goi@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 X1118