A New Program for 7th & 8th Graders

 

The Millstone Scholars Program Who: 7th- and 8th-grade students in public and secular private schools What: A one-year Tikvah educational program focused on Jewish, Zionist, and American ideas Format: The Millstone Scholars Program combines: Weekly in-person classes in hubs around North America with master Tikvah teachers Online electives with top students around the country Special events with high-level speakers Social experiences with their peers When & Where: Starting in September 2022, we will be forming hubs in: New York, NY · Brooklyn, NY · Great Neck, NY · Five Towns, NY · Livingston, NJ · Stamford, CT · Toronto, ON · Newton, MA · Springfield, MA · Kansas City, KS · San Francisco, CA Application Deadline: August 31, 2022 LEARN MORE & APPLY   The Millstone Scholars Program is Tikvah's newest educational program designed for exceptional 7th- and 8th-grade students in public and secular private schools, who are looking for a high-level program focused on Jewish, Zionist, and American ideas. They will consider how Jewish ideas changed the world; why America has been a land of hope for the Jewish people; and how modern Israel came heroically to life.   Our mission is to forge the next generation of American Jews who will enter high school—and Jewish adulthood—confident in their Jewish identities and proud of their Jewish heritage. The Millstone Scholars Program is the crucial first step. Learn more and apply on our website, or if you want to form a hub in your community, contact program director Rabbi Dr. Abraham Unger at aunger@tikvahfund.org with any questions or referrals.   Tikvah · 165 East 56th St · Floor 4 · New York, NY 10022