Kol hakavod on the JC-New Israel Fund link up

it is pleasing to know that the Jewish Chronicle is teaming up with the New Israel Fund UK to honour the life of the late Jewish Chronicle editor William Frankel, his many accomplishments and his steadfast commitment to human rights and social justice, through the establishment of The William Frankel Social Justice Fellowship.
This programme seeks to nurture and secure the future generation of social change leaders from outside of Israel, through an internship in Israel. The NIF/SHATIL William Frankel Social Justice Fellowships enable a cadre of post-university Jewish professionals to spend 10 months immersed in the movement for social change in Israel. These Fellowships, which include a modest stipend, place young Jewish activists in Israeli NGOs for a year of in-depth contribution and learning.
About the Fellowship
NIF/SHATIL William Frankel Social Justice Fellows spend 32 hours per week interning in an approved, individually-selected Israeli non-governmental organisation (NGO), active in one of the following areas:
• Safeguarding civil and human rights
• Pursuing environmental justice
• Promoting Jewish-Arab equality
• Advancing the status of women
• Fostering tolerance and religious pluralism
• Bridging social and economic gaps
Additionally, Fellows engage in monthly enrichment programs and periodic site visits to further develop their understanding of Israel, Israeli activism, and their role as activists both in Israel and at home. Fellows also receive training in leadership and community development. Because Fellows intern full time in an Israeli NGO, successful applicants must have either excellent Hebrew language skills, or good Hebrew with strong Arabic skills. Living expenses are covered by a modest stipend.

The Fellowship year runs from September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 and completed applications, including two letters of reference, are due on February 22, 2010. Israeli permanent residents are not eligible to receive an NIF/SHATIL William Frankel Social Justice Fellowship. Applications are available at http://www.newisraelfund.org.uk/