Funded in memory of community stalwarts
"It is so special to support a female to go on the leadership experience of a lifetime in my grandmother's name."
TWO Shnat scholarships will be available to 2023 Shnat participants affiliated with the Australian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC).
The scholarships, funded by two families in memory of two stalwarts of the Jewish community, will financially assist two young people to go on long-term Israel programs through their youth movements. The first scholarship is the Daphne Boroda Scholarship, which will contribute $5000 for one female Victorian participant. This scholarship places an emphasis on empowering female Jewish leadership in the community.
The second scholarship is the Israel Charak Scholarship, available to all Australian and New Zealand participants, and will grant $10,000 to one participant. This scholarship places an emphasis on connection to Israel and Zionism, and a desire be an active part of the community post-Shnat.
Deputy chairperson of the AZYC Jaydon Benn said, “For so many youth movement participants, Shnat is an integral step in their movement experience. But as gap year programs to Israel are getting increasingly more expensive, it makes it ever more difficult for families to send their children. In light of this, we are so pleased to be continuing the facilitation of two Shnat scholarships established by two beautiful families. The Boroda and Charak families have founded a wonderful and meaningful way to inspire young people with the values that Israel Charak and Daphne Boroda held so dearly.”
The families of both Daphne Boroda and Israel Charak are also pleased with the way this contribution to someone’s Shnat experience will honour the memory of their loved ones.
Daphne Boroda’s grandson Eli Boroda said, “Going on Shnat was one of the most important experiences for my personal development and growth into an engaged Zionist and Jewish leader. It was not easy for me financially to go on Shnat, and I am so glad that I can now help make the decision to go on Shnat easier for one more leader in our community.
“It is so special to support a female to go on the leadership experience of a lifetime in my grandmother’s name.”
Israel Charak’s grandson Nathan Charak said, “For Saba, Israel was always at the centre of his world and he would be proud to see three of his grandchildren living in the Jewish State. Knowing that this scholarship will help an emerging Jewish leader deepen their relationship with Israel is a source of tremendous pride.”
Applications open on September 1, 2022 and close on November 10, 2022. Forms are available via the
youth movements.
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