As Jewish teens prepare for college, developing a strong connection to and sophisticated understanding of Israel has never been more important. The Beren Scholars, now in its second year, provides meaningful education and engagement for teens and parents at this critical time.
About the Fellowship
The Beren Scholars Fellowship takes place during the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are open on a rolling basis to current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (students who will be entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the fall).
As part of the Fellowship, students are required to attend the Beren Scholars Los Angeles gathering with teens from other Beren communities over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend (January 15–18).
This selective Fellowship will
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Strengthen your connection to and understanding of the land and people of Israel.
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Help you gain a deeper understanding of the history of modern Israel and the concept of Zionism.
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Help you better understand and identify antisemitism
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Enable you to gain experience accessing and digesting a range of sources to understand current events relating to Israel and antisemitism.
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Provide support in considering the range of opportunities and clubs on college campuses.
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Provide tools, actions, and resources to respond to challenging situations.
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Feature a range of faculty, including PAS rabbis, scholars, and experts.
Dates
- Sun / Oct 18 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Teen-Parent Shabbat / Fri / Nov 6 / 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
- Sun / Nov 15 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun / Dec 6 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Los Angeles Gathering / Fri–Mon / Jan 15–18, 2027
- Teen Summit / Sun / Feb 21, 2027 / 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun / Mar 7, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun / Apr 18, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Teen-Parent Shabbat / Fri / May 7, 2027 / 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
- Siyum Closing Ceremony / Sun / May 9, 2027 / 11:00 am–1:00 pm
This year, we will also have a Beren Alumni Track. Alumni of last year’s program are invited to join sessions, community-wide programs, and the Los Angeles gathering. There will also be two programs only for Beren Alumni.
If you have questions, contact Daniel Cohen.
Please note that the Fellowship is limited in size, and participants will need to apply to be accepted.