The distinguished award for Jewish teens who are going places.
Why have Jews survived when other ancient peoples disappeared? Explore antisemitism, the Holocaust, what being “chosen” means, and what Jewish pride actually means in today’s world.
Stay engaged for a full year and you advance to Goldstein Associate. You receive a Certificate of Associateship, framable and portfolio-ready.
Two years in, you’ve hit the halfway mark. You’ve demonstrated real commitment. You receive an Advanced Scholarship Certificate recognizing your standing as a serious student of Jewish ethics.
Three years of study earns you the rank of Goldstein Fellow and a walnut plaque with a mounted credential to prove it. 11th- and 12th-graders become eligible to earn up to 3 college credits per year through Gratz College.
This is the highest honor in the program. Complete the full curriculum and you are formally inducted at a community-wide award ceremony. You receive a premium metal plaque and a personalized letter of recommendation from your instructor that stands out on your university applications.
A premium metal plaque commemorating your achievement
A formal induction at a public, community-wide award ceremony
A personalized letter of recommendation for college applications
Up to 6 accredited college credits on your transcript
A 4-year record of commitment to Jewish learning, ethics, and identity
Watch the Torah navigate impossible ethical dilemmas: Should we pay ransom to a terrorist? Should a murderer inherit their victim? When should you refuse a risky surgery? See Jewish ethics in action.
Life's full of tough choices. Should you cheat to get ahead? Lie to protect someone? Build your personal GPS for navigating right and wrong using Jewish wisdom.
One person can change everything. Explore how Jewish values shape modern causes, such as: social justice, protecting the planet, human freedom, and world peace. What's your revolution?
Every movie sends a message about life. Decode Hollywood's quiet influence on your values and compare pop culture's wisdom with Jewish teachings.
What do movies and social media teach about love and dating? Compare Hollywood's messages with ancient Jewish wisdom about connection, beauty, and relationships.
Can you believe in both G-d and science? Explore your biggest questions about faith, logic, and existence. Discover how Torah and modern science actually work together.
How well do you know yourself? What makes you... you? Meet the dynamics that shape your inner life and get a deeper understanding of human nature and what it takes to succeed at relationships, beat stress, and achieve happiness.
See the values and skills that will not only get you through life but also help you thrive and succeed beyond your wildest imagination. Unpack the building blocks of success.
Debate real ethical dilemmas from the news. Should we rescue strangers at personal risk? What about euthanasia? You decide first, then discover what Jewish wisdom says about life-and-death choices.
Why have Jews survived when other ancient peoples disappeared? Explore antisemitism, the Holocaust, what being "chosen" means, and what Jewish pride actually means in today's world.
Why does everyone have an opinion about Israel? Explore the history, conflicts, and connection between this small country and your Jewish identity.
Talk about Jews with tattoos and other taboos. Do Jews believe in angels? How about heaven and hell? Why is the pig the most non-kosher animal? And speaking of food, where did gefilte fish come from? Discover the truth behind Jewish traditions.
Their founding partnership is a testament to their faith that Jewish teens, given the right opportunity, will choose to explore who they are and where they come from; faith in the idea that identity, when nurtured at the right moment, becomes something a young person carries for life.
Thanks to their generosity, thousands of teens across dozens of cities will graduate high school with a stronger sense of who they are as Jews—and why it matters.
The Goldstein Fellowship stands as their legacy.
