For Beth Israel Students:
Eli M. Ladin Israel Teen Trip Scholarship Fund
 
Eli M. Ladin Israel Scholarship Fund was created by Lily Ladin in memory of her husband. Partial scholarships towards a recognized Israel summer or year-round program in Israel will be awarded to teenagers from Beth Israel  Congregation who have demonstrated a commitment to Jewish life and Israel. Following their trip, participants are asked to write a short article about their experiences. This scholarship may be awarded only once. Sixty eight students have received scholarships since the program’s inception.
 
The Ladin family joined Beth Israel when they arrived in Ann Arbor in 1965. Eli had been an active member of the Board of Directors over the years.  Born in Israel, Eli maintained a deep bond with the country throughout his lifetime.  He promoted enthusiasm and good will for Israel, especially in young people.  He believed visits to Israel would be one way of accomplishing this.
 
Interested teenagers are asked to request an application form from the Beth Israel office. Contact execdir@bethisrael-aa.org.  Scholarship applications must be submitted by February 1, 2010 for programs starting in the summer of  2010. Students are notified within two weeks.