B'nai Shalom provides an outstanding secular and Jewish education for students (ages 1-14) in a nurturing environment where children are challenged to become inquisitive learners, critical thinkers, and confident leaders.
Do Your Kids Feel Connected to Their Jewishness?
The Greensboro Jewish Federation strives to build a more inspired, caring community here at home and in Jewish communities around the world. We work to promote Jewish identity and participation for generations to come by supporting programs and opportunities for involvement at many levels, especialy for young Jewish adults and families.
We work with our partners to provide children and young people with Jewish educational experiences at every stage of life, both formally and informally. The dual commitment to general education and Jewish studies, shared by all of our schools and supported programs, prepares students for the challenges ahead—in the classroom and in life.
Early Education Opportunities
When children begin their Jewish studies early in life and continue studying beyond B'nai Mitzvah, they are more likely to remain involved in a Jewish way of life, have Jewish friends, feel a bond with Israel and carry those Jewish practices into adulthood. The Greensboro Jewish Federation is proud to promote local Jewish education.
Experience Jewish Life in High School
BBYO
BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For more than 80 years, BBYO has provided exceptional identity enrichment and leadership development experiences for hundreds of thousands of Jewish teens. The Greensboro Chapters of AZA and BBG (the boys and girls chapters which make up BBYO in Greensboro) comprise Jewish teens from around the city.
The teens are the leaders and directors of the group: anything from service program planning to services to social gatherings; they take care of all the details under the guidance of volunteer adult advisors. Greensboro has a long history of BBYO involvement and the teens today continue to make this the #1 Jewish Teen Youth Group in our area. For any questions about involvement/membership for teens, please email Perri Hoyt.
Perry Hoyt, Greensboro BBYO City Director
L'Taken Social Justice Seminar
The L'Taken Social Justice Seminar is an intensive four-day kallah, in Washington, DC, focused on Jewish values and social justice. A trip is organized every winter by Temple Emanuel and Beth David Synagogue for local high school students. The Greensboro Jewish Federation is proud to offer partial subsidies to local participants. The program focuses on:
• Education – learning Jewish social justice values, the legislative process and the political and social reality we need to transform.
• Action – going to Capitol Hill and lobbying their Senators’ and Representatives’ offices on the issues they have just studied.
• Prayer – connecting holiness and justice through creative worship services.
At the seminar, experts from both inside and outside the Jewish community cover important issues in a variety of interactive formats. In addition, each seminar includes an opportunity to tour sites in DC, and a unique Havdalah service. To learn more, contact Rabbi Andrew Koren at 336-292-7899 or akoren@tegreensboro.org.
Explore Jewish Life On Campus
North Carolina Hillel
North Carolina Hillel is the foundation for Jewish campus life at all colleges and universities in North Carolina (except Duke University) - the only statewide Hillel in the country. Based in Chapel Hill but serving campuses across the state, North Carolina Hillel's staff and student interns work to create vibrant Jewish campus communities and develop our community's future leaders.
The mission of North Carolina Hillel is to enrich the lives of North Carolina's Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. NC Hillel seeks to provide students with meaningful Jewish experiences and foster within them an enduring connection to Jewish life. For more information, visit www.nchillel.org.
Educational Scholarships and Grants
Jewish Educational Loan Fund
The Jewish Educational Loan Fund grants interest-free loans to Jewish students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia for post-secondary study at accredited institutions. JELF’s loans are “last dollar” — they supply the final funds that a student needs to attend school. These loans can be used for study at a college or university, graduate school or professional/vocational school that leads to a degree or certificate. For more information, visit www.jelf.org.
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund, dedicated to the memory of Roslyn Saltz, honors her lifelong commitment to higher education. Unable to attend college, Rosalyn was always an avid learner and regretted her lack of a university education. Her daughters, Dr. Patricia Louise Pliner, Dr. Judith Ellen Pliner, and Janice Leslie Pliner created this fund to help others achieve what their mother only dreamed of doing.
The Scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $2,500 to $5,000 per year to students residing in North or South Carolina attending accredited post-secondary schools as full-time students. Selected recipient(s) must demonstrate commitment and involvement in their chosen field as well as advancing Jewish women in leadership roles.
To download the General Guidelines please click here.
To download the Application and Instructions please click here.
Contact Betsy Gamburg, JFS Director, (336) 852-4829 ext. 225 regarding availability. Applications are due the last day of March.
The Rina Sky Wolfgang Memorial Scholarship
Rina Sky Wolfgang was a teacher for over 40 years. She helped students to see the best in themselves, to identify their unique strengths, to overcome obstacles, and to always work hard to achieve their goals. Rina bravely fought cancer for nearly 7 years, and continued to teach high school students throughout her battle. She worked hard to live each day to the fullest and to share her joy for education and self-betterment.
Lawrence M. Cohen Scholarship
A testamentary gift from Lawrence M. Cohen, designated for the support of Jewish education for the purpose of endowing the survival of Jewish heritage and religion, B’nai Shalom Day School is one of the named recipients.
Discover Jewish Life Around the World
Teens who participate in organized Israel travel programs and overnight Jewish camps are more likely to value their heritage, support Jewish causes as adults, and take on leadership roles in their communities. The Federation is committed to helping Jewish teens from Greensboro embark on these life-changing journeys by offering information, guidance, scholarships for camps and Israel trips. Learn more about the many different travel opportunities by contacting The Greensboro Jewish Federation or Carly Dunno at (336) 852-5433 x243.
