NEW YORK, NY — December 11, 2025 — Jewish National Fund-USA is excited to announce its 2025–2026 Boruchin Center grant recipients, supporting a wide range of organizations that strengthen Jewish identity, promote Zionist engagement, and foster connections to Israel among American Zionists and their allies.
Established in June 2015 through a landmark $100 million bequest, Jewish National Fund-USA is powering “innovative and inspiring programming” that deepens lifelong bonds between all Americans — especially young Jewish Americans — and the land and people of Israel.
“Our vision is clear: every individual or organization stands together in forging a lasting bond with the land and people of Israel,” said Boruchin Center Chair, Scott Schreiber. “Through these grants, Jewish National Fund-USA deepens our connection to our Zionist heritage and ancestral soil— amplifying our voices, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people’s future.”
In response to changing needs and opportunities, the 2025–2026 grant cycle emphasizes strategic collaboration — particularly joint applications that strengthen complementary efforts among Zionist organizations and with Jewish National Fund-USA.
2025–2026 Boruchin Center Grantees
Community Initiatives
- OpenDor Media — $200,000 to produce high-quality podcasts, videos, and digital media aimed at strengthening young Jews’ connection to Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish peoplehood.
- Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinic Fellowship — $300,000 to cultivate future rabbis trained to deliver nuanced, thoughtful Israel education in partnership with major seminaries and national Jewish organizations.
- The Z3 Project — $400,000 to embed transformative discourse around Zionism, Jewish identity, and peoplehood into Jewish communal frameworks — especially across JCCs via Leadership Labs, the Z3 Institute, and an annual conference.
Teen Engagement & Israel Education
- Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) — $950,000 supporting immersive, accredited Israel education for Jewish high school students worldwide.
- Tzofim of North America (Israeli Scouts) — $387,000 to expand youth-led Zionist programming, launch new chapters, and deepen connection to Israel through communal leadership and service.
- TribeTalk — $100,000 to equip middle school, high school, and college students (including allies) with tools to confront antisemitism and anti-Israel bias through real-world training and dialogue.
- Dream Israel — Provides scholarship grants of up to $7,500 for teens to study abroad in Israel through a variety of approved organizations.
College-Age and Campus Leadership
- Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) — $500,000 to empower college students to stand confidently for Israel on campus and build vibrant Jewish life.
- Yavneh – Campus Leadership Program — $300,000 to recruit, mentor, and train exceptional student leaders committed to positive Israel activism and Jewish communal engagement on campus.
- Yavne College in Israel — $500,000 to partner with major universities worldwide, offering transformative Israel-based leadership training and experiences, including the Abraham’s House Fellowship.
Ally Missions to Israel
- Caravan for Democracy — $200,000 to bring non-Jewish student leaders on immersive missions to Israel designed to deepen their understanding and build long-term support for Israel through peer dialogue, tours, and engagement.
- Faculty Fellowship — $375,000 to connect scholars from U.S. higher-education institutions with Israeli counterparts, fostering academic exchange, collaboration, and long-term Israel-focused scholarship.
- Heroes to Heroes — $250,000 to support U.S. veterans facing PTSD and other combat-related challenges through peer support, spiritual healing, and therapeutic missions to Israel in solidarity with Israeli veterans.
Young Professional Engagement
- Stephen Wise Free Synagogue – Reform Movement Alumni for Israel — $250,000 to engage Reform movement alumni (ages 22–35) in a year of Zionist programming, community building, and leadership development.
- Yavneh – Young Professionals — $250,000 to build a network of Modern Orthodox young adults (ages 22–32) dedicated to community leadership, Jewish life, and Israel engagement.
Every grant awarded underscores the power of partnership — between organizations, across generational divides, and between American Jewry and Israel. The 2025–2026 cohort reflects an intentional strategy to build shared purpose, ignite passion for Zionism, and ensure a vibrant Jewish future.
For more information on the Boruchin Center, its mission, and future funding cycles, visit jnf.org/boruchin or contact Rachel Adams at radams@jnf.orgor 212-879-9305 x249.
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About Jewish National Fund-USA
Jewish National Fund-USA builds a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist engagement. The organization’s circle of impact extends beyond individual projects, generating a ripple effect that drives population growth and economic development in Israel’s north and south. From developing new communities in the Negev and Galilee to advancing environmental sustainability, supporting people with disabilities, preserving heritage sites, and connecting the next generation to Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic approach ensures every initiative strengthens the fabric of Israeli society. The organization also operates the fully accredited Alexander Muss High School in Israel, offering an immersive study-abroad experience driven by academic excellence. Learn more at jnf.org.
