Ohr Kodesh is hiring a middle school teacher for Sunday mornings 9:00-12:00 and/or Wednesday afternoons 4:15-6:15. The ideal candidate will share enthusiasm about Jewish learning and guide students through post b’nei mitzvah-level encounters with prayer, Jewish history and text. Curricular resources, planning assistance will be in plentiful supply. We offer a competitive salary. On Sunday mornings, the first hour of the day is spent accompanying students to morning minyan.

We encourage our students to delve deeply into important topics, to become critical thinkers and active participants within their Jewish journeys. Hebrew instruction and regular tefillah give students the tools to lead services and gain competency in text study and prayer.

Ohr Kodesh is a Conservative synagogue, just outside of Washington DC, facing East/West Hwy. Local bus service provides direct access to Silver Spring, Friendship Heights, Bethesda, and Wheaton Metro stations.

Interested? Send a resume and cover letter to Wilhelmina Gottschalk, Religious School Director, wgottschalk@ohrkodesh.org.

(We are always looking to deepen our bench of subs as well! If you are looking for occasional teaching, fill out our substitute interest form at http://www.ohrkodesh.org/form/substitute-teaching.)

I am reaching out on behalf of the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, which honor up to 15 outstanding Jewish teen leaders (ages 13-19) with a $36,000 award each for their efforts to repair the world.

Applications and nominations are open now and we are looking for partners who can help us find eligible teen leaders. We would be grateful if you would help spread the word by:
Sharing from our social media posts on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook;
Using the blurb and graphics below or from here for easy cutting/pasting into your social media or newsletter announcement.
You can also recognize an outstanding Jewish teen leader by nominating them here:
www.dillerteenawards.org/nominate

Nominations are due on December 20 and applications are due on January 9, 2025.

Please let me know if you have any questions! You can also see more information about the Awards on our website (www.dillerteenawards.org) and videos on YouTube (www.youtube.com/dillerteenawards).

*If you have any questions, reply to this email or call 415-795-8587.*

Thank you so much, and all the best,

Meredith

Meredith Epstein | Outreach Specialist, Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards

Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
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Do you know a Jewish teen leader changing the world? Recipients of the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards receive $36,000 each to support their community service project or their education. Applications and nominations for 2024 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are open now: www.dillerteenawards.org

Join the American Jewish Committee’s Campus Affairs team to learn about our prestigious paid Summer Goldman Fellowship at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to network, ask questions, and get a taste of AJC with an intimate conversation with Rebecca Klein, AJC’s Director of National Outreach. The briefing will examine the implications of the 2024 American Presidential Election, with the opportunity to ask Rebecca questions related to Jewish advocacy, American legislation, and addressing antisemitism, all from a non-partisan perspective. . The event will take place in the AJC office in downtown Washington, D.C. You will receive the exact location upon registration.

Participate in a Q&A session where you can pose your questions and gain nuanced insights into these critical topics. Whether you're interested in politics, Israel and Jewish advocacy, or community involvement, this event offers valuable perspectives to help you navigate this pivotal year in American politics.

Since 2007, AJC's Goldman Summer Fellowship Program has been offering a highly unique and competitive paid internship designed to help develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, Jewish and democratic advocacy, public relations, and management. This coveted fellowship gives undergraduate students the unique opportunity to work in AJC offices across the U.S. and throughout the world—from New York City to Brussels, Belgium.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with AJC experts and connect with fellow students in the DMV.

Light dinner will be served.

Hi - Rabbi Epstein kindly suggested that I post here.

I’m a visiting postgraduate student from Sydney University and our class is visiting LA/DC on a two week US Studies tour.

I am writing a research paper as my assessment for the class. I wanted to look at the student experience in the recent protests and encampments on the Israel/Hamas war from both sides of the issue.

I’d be keen to talk to a few Jewish students about their experiences at GWU during the protests and their right to be free of discrimination and hate speech. It is for an internal paper as part of my course and happy to be anonymous.

I'm in DC 31st October to Friday 8th November staying centrally near the campus I think. It would be wonderful to speak to a few students should you be willing.

Please contact me at the above telephone number or email.

Thanks in advance

Kind Regards, Alan

About the School
Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. Governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the parent body and administered by an appointed Head of School, it was founded by seven families who wanted to create a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to a value system emphasizing appreciation and respect for others. Believing that diversity was the ground out of which all deep and rich learning occurs, they established a school where all children would be welcome, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School's philosophy, programs, and position in the national educational landscape strongly reflect its roots. Having grown from 12 children in 1945 to 1075 students in PK-12 today, GDS is recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s and the nation’s most dynamic educational institutions.

Since the school’s founding, GDS has called eight different locations home. In the fall of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools were all joined on one extraordinary campus.

We have numerous opportunities available, including, but not limited to: Before/After School Programming Support, Robotics Coach, Athletic Coaches, On-call/daily Substitute Teachers, and new opportunities posting throughout the year!

Some opportunities are paid hourly, starting at $21/hour, other roles are stipend-based and compensate $1,750.00 To $14,064.00 Annually, and other opportunities are salaried (based on experience, see below):

D.C. Wage Transparency Act

Regarding the salary range for this position, GDS follows a Pay Equity Scale for Teaching Staff that recognizes years of direct experience and correlates to steps on the Scale. The HR team evaluates resumes on an individual basis to identify years of experience; which correlates to steps on our scale. A teacher entering in their 1st year of teaching is slated to earn approximately $63,000 annually for the 2024-2025 School Year and each year of experience equates to approximately $1,000 to 1,500 additional compensation annually. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends, as well.

Family in DC Palisades (where Mt. Vernon is) seeks a responsible, reliable, and patient afternoon sitter with access to a car for various combinations of 3 boys, ages 7 (2nd grade), 10 (5th), and 11 (6th).

The job pays $30/hr, including a weekly minimum (in case prices fluctuate) $30 gas allowance, and reimbursement of sundry expenses for the boys.

A lot of this role involves driving 1 or 2 of the 3 boys from school in DC to afterschool sports in DC and lower Montgomery County, MD, snack runs when time and great behavior allow, and potentially homework help/monitoring. Our boys are active and if you have 2+ hrs from 2:30 during 2+ afternoons/wk you'll likely be able to help us and we can build work times around your existing schedule.

Ideal candidates are/have:
- Access to a decently reliable car (this is a must);
- A good driving record and comfort with both city and highway driving
- Experience in babysitting or child care
- Punctual - the boys will rely on you to not leave them hanging on the sidewalk alone after school, or get kicked off their teams for being late!
- Patient - Did I mention 7, 10, and 11 yo boys? Firmness is ok when needed, but losing it is not (that's Mom & Dad's dept!)

Have a resume or write-up detailing your experience with the above? Share it with us at sriqui@gmail.com, and don't hesitate to follow up by phone at 202.316.2900. Open to Hers/Hims/Theys. Thanks for looking.

CYJ Sprout Lake an overnight camp located in the majestic Hudson Valley of New York on 86 acres. For over 45 years, we have been known for excelling in creating a safe space for children through our dedication to their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. We inspire Jewish children to live their best lives, connect to Israel and the Jewish people, and to make a difference in the world. Our intimate camp size (maximum 225 campers per session), fun, innovative and inclusive programming, and state of the art sports sets us apart.
All of our counselors and activity specialists live in bunks with up to 16 campers, and 2-3 other co-counselors. Counselors move with their campers from activity to activity. Specialists create lessons for their activity periods, teaching kids new skills and pushing them to try new things.
Sprout Lake values staff that are positive and flexible team players who are excited to spend the summer with young campers and staff. The ideal candidate is excited about camp life and feels comfortable wearing multiple hats and will never say that a task “isn’t their job”.
Responsibilities
• Work with co-staff to care for a bunk of 16 campers
• Create and execute fun, age-appropriate activities
• Engage campers and help them develop new skills
• Resolve interpersonal challenges as they arise
We are currently seeking specialists in the following areas: Music, Science, Sports, Yoga, Dance, Jewish Education, Martial Arts, Nature, Drama, Swim/Lifeguarding, and arts and crafts.

GW alum who lives in NW DC (Mt. Pleasant). My spouse and I have two small children and we're looking for someone to help out. The ideal schedule is three-hours at a time, three days a week, early evenings or over the weekend (but again, we're very flexible!).

Maccabi Media (MMP) is a career-development program for media, broadcasting, and communications students/recent grads who are ages 18-25 and Jewish. We recently returned from our latest program in London and we're now in the stretch run of recruiting our next team which will cover 35+ sports during a 3-week Olympic-style international competition in Israel during the summer of 2025. This will be the 4th edition of our program after trips to London (summer 2024), Argentina (winter 2023) and Israel (summer 2022).

At the 2025 Maccabiah, our group will perform a variety of roles including play-by-play, color analysis, sideline reporting, live game streaming, video production & editing, videography, photography, and sports reporting for web/social media. Before we leave, they will undergo 6 months of training under the guidance of veteran media professionals including MMP Chair and former 76ers play-by-play voice Marc Zumoff and learn from notable industry leaders during guest lectures from the likes of Gary Thorne, Steve Bunin, John Kosner and Marshall Glickman. Following the trip, the students will continue to receive long-term assistance with resumes, demo reels and career networking.

Maccabi Media is now accepting applications through late October. If you have any questions or are interested in setting up a phone/Zoom meeting, please don't hesitate to reach out to Digital Media Director Neal Slotkin at nslotkin@maccabiusa.com

Job Posting: SWF Seeking a Program Analyst, Space Environment

Secure World Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit operating foundation, is seeking a full-time Program Analyst, Space Environment to provide technical analysis and support for SWF’s core mission areas of space sustainability, including space situational awareness, space traffic management and coordination, orbital debris mitigation and remediation, and space security. Technical experience in one or more of these fields is required. This position will be based in either SWF’s Broomfield, Colorado or Washington, DC office as a hybrid position requiring a few days in the office each week and a regular remote work schedule.

As the only organization devoted entirely to space sustainability, the Secure World Foundation strives to be a trusted and objective source of leadership and information on space security, sustainability, and the use of space for benefits on Earth. We use a global and pragmatic lens to study and evaluate proposed solutions to improve the governance of outer space. While recognizing the complexities of the international political environment, SWF works to encourage and build relationships with all willing stakeholders in space activities, including government, commercial, military, civil society, and academic actors. Central to this approach is increasing knowledge about the space environment and the need to maintain its stability, promoting international cooperation and dialogue, and helping all space actors realize the benefits that space technologies and capabilities can provide.


Job Description

Candidates must have space situational awareness, space traffic management and coordination, orbital debris mitigation and remediation, or space security experience.

The primary responsibility of the Program Analyst is to manage the day-to-day activities arising from the implementation of the Foundation’s program plan, which involves creating and managing project content and related initiatives. This position will focus on providing technical analysis and support for SWF’s core mission areas of space sustainability including space situational awareness, space traffic management and coordination, orbital debris mitigation and remediation, and space security. The Program Analyst will work with SWF staff on implementing assigned projects; from time to time, the Program Analyst may be required to coordinate with, mentor, and train junior program support staff, interns, and volunteers.

The Program Analyst reports to the Senior Director, Program Planning with a dotted-line to the COO.

Responsibilities

● Assists Program Managers with implementation of assigned projects, including research and analysis, planning, budget development, and financial record keeping of program activities
● Works with teams and independently to manage work streams and external stakeholder engagements related to a broad range of space policy and technical project topics
● Plans, organizes, and directs project activities
● Assists and/or leads planning and implementation of project schedules and monitors the assigned project(s) from inception through delivery
● Travels (local, regional, national and/or international), as required, to meet with stakeholders, oversee project implementation, or attend events related to the assigned project(s)
● Communicates project status, issues, results, and impacts internally
● Interacts regularly with their supervisor in order to provide project updates and reports on the state of the project.
● Participates in and represents SWF in events and conferences at regional, state, national and international meetings
● Maintains knowledge of the substantive areas of SWF’s activities
● Maintains knowledge of and relationships with other agencies and organizations whose policies and practices have implications for SWF’s strategic direction
● Oversees the work of external vendors and negotiates external contracts, as designated by the Executive Director and/or Senior Director of Program Planning, and subject to approval by the COO
● Maintains awareness of trends, conditions, and internal processes and practices impacting projects
● Proposes new projects or project sub-activities for senior management approval
● Participates in conversations and work to support SWF’s continued strategic growth and to develop, implement, track, and report on annual and project plans in support of its strategic direction
● Publishes or co-publishes articles related to SWF program activities and contributes to SWF publications
● Ensures that all relationships developed on behalf of SWF have up-to-date contact information and parameters available to the Foundation team

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
● 2-5+ years of experience working with an organization in a Project/Program Analyst or Manager capacity required
● Experience working in topics related to SWF’s mission - relevant government, industry or military working experience is a plus
● Master’s level degree in a field related to space situational awareness, space traffic management and coordination, orbital debris mitigation and remediation, or space security is desirable, or alternatively evidence of equivalent work experience gained from working in one or more of these fields
● The minimum acceptable academic qualification for this position is a Bachelor's level degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or other related science.
● Additional credentials in a space policy-related field are a plus
● Demonstrated knowledge of space sustainability technical topics such as orbital debris mitigation and remediation technologies and policies, conjunction assessment, space situational awareness, orbital analysis, orbital mechanics, observational astronomy, space surveillance technologies, space domain awareness, RF environment, and/or space security
● Expertise in collecting, interpreting, analyzing, presenting, and representing qualitative and quantitative data to audiences with varying backgrounds
● Experience in organizing and executing workshops, events, or other similar activities is strongly preferred
● Experience in public speaking and presentation is required
● Strong interpersonal skills and experience working as a member of a diverse, geographically scattered team is highly desirable
● Demonstrated facility with computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products and experience with Google Workspace products and other electronic collaboration tools
● Prior and proven skill and/or experience collaborating with a team of people
● Written communication skills to support drafting and editing of articles, research publications, policy/white papers, as needed
● Professional experience living and working in more than one culture is a plus
● Ability to perform professionally in English is required and skill in at least one additional language is a plus

Competencies
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
● Ability to prioritize tasks
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
● Ability to work in complex and evolving situations
● Ability to think creatively and function pragmatically
● Ability to develop clear goals consistent with organizational policies and strategies
● Ability to foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning
● Ability to monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary
● Ability to listen to others, correctly interpret messages, and respond appropriately
● Ability to tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience
● Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
● Ability to take ownership of all assigned responsibilities and to honor commitments to deliver outputs for which one has responsibility to agreed time, cost, and quality standards.

SWF is offering an annual salary of $70,860 - $80,000, depending upon experience, for this full-time, exempt position. Benefits are offered, including: paid holiday, vacation and sick time, 401(k) with employer match, health insurance, vision and dental insurance and more. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; SWF cannot support the work visa process.

Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter outlining your interest in supporting SWF's mission, your preferred location and your resume to opportunities@swfound.org. Title the subject line of your email: Program Analyst. No phone calls, please.

SWF will conduct rolling interviews until the position is filled.

The Secure World Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

SWF is committed to promoting and supporting more diverse, inclusive, and equitable engagement in discussions on issues related to the secure, sustainable, and peaceful uses of outer space. We believe that we can harness the inspirational power of space to be as inclusive as possible in our workplace and in all our activities, to help create a more tolerant, more inclusive, and more humane society, right here on Earth. We know that bringing diverse voices to the table yields better solutions. Space offers us the opportunity to gather the best ideas in creating the systems that will help us keep space sustainable and of benefit to all humanity.

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Agudas Achim Congregation is looking for two passionate innovative 6th grade educators to join our Religious School community for 2024-2025. We are confident that the right people are out there who are ready to add their skill, energy, and experience to our committed, creative, and affable staff.

We seek a 6th grade Hebrew teacher whose focus will be on Shabbat tefillah, theology, and pre-b’mitzvah preparation and a 6th grade Judaics Studies teacher who will work with students to examine the trends and political movements that shaped world Jewry in the 20th century and the implications of these trends for our lives today. Sunday morning classes run from 9am – 12pm for 25 sessions over the course of the school year.

Agudas Achim is a warm, welcoming, Conservative congregation in Alexandria, Virginia with approximately 525 families. Our program emphasizes experiential learning, inclusion, and relationship building as keys to empowering our students to develop Jewish literacy and a strong Jewish identity. We pride ourselves on having caring involved families who support the Jewish programming we offer.

Position begins with orientation on August 25, 2024. The first day of classes is on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Pay is competitive for our area.

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to Chaya Silver, Education and Youth Director at RSInfo@agudasachim-va.org. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about either of these positions