Personal Information

Trip Choice

Parent Information

Savings & Extra Grant Funding

Note: In November 2017, the Federation closed all accounts at First Bank & Trust managed by the Federation and returned the funds to the respective families. Parents are now encouraged to continue to save for their child’s trip at a bank of their choosing.

Edie and Paul Gift of Israel Policies

I/We understand that the Edie & Paul Rosenblum Gift of Israel Program will make a grant of up to $7,000
available for my child’s trip to Israel in addition to $750 from my synagogue (if participating). This support is
paid directly to the trip organizer. I understand I(we) will reimburse the Jewish Federation of Greater New
Orleans for any and all funds paid by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans on behalf of my child
should my child withdraw from the trip.

Additional Information

Please attach the following items to your Trip Declaration Form:

1. Israel Trip Registration Form

2. Most recent bank statement from your savings account

Summary of grant funding that may be available towards participants of the Edie & Paul Rosenblum Gift of Israel travel:

  • Federation grant of $4,000
  • Anonymous donor gift of up to $2,500 (Not available for year-long or
  • semester programs other scholarship funds may be available for these programs)
  •  Additional Federation bonus of $500 (if participant has a savings account)
  • Synagogue grant of $750 (if participating)
  • Total scholarship funds available: $7,750

Please return the completed form to Jessie Dowsakul via email ([email protected]) or physical mail (3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002). 

Any questions? Just call, (504) 780-5614.

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