How do I apply to DALFEN FELLOWS?
Step 1. Register for a trip of your choice with one of our trip provider partners. For information on the summer programs offered, contact your chosen local trip provider directly.
Step 2. Apply to DALFEN FELLOWS through the GOTEENISRAEL online application. Once your registration with one of our Israel trip provider partners has been confirmed , you have been selected as a DALFEN FELLOWS recipient, and you have completed the mandatory fellowship sessions, the funds will be paid directly to the Israel summer program listed on your application and then deducted from the total cost of your trip. If you cancel your registration, the funds will be returned to us and your trip provider.
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Can I apply for a DALFEN FELLOWS voucher before I enroll in an Israel summer program and GOTEENISRAEL?
No, registering for an Israel summer program with one of our trip provider partners and GOTEENISRAEL is required before completing your online application.
Disclaimer: Federation CJA is not responsible if a family misses their deadline for a reimbursement from their trip provider. Please make sure to take note of your trip deadlines.
Who is eligible to apply for the DALFEN FELLOWS 2025 cohort?
Jewish high school students residing in the province of Quebec in grades 9 ,10, or 11 who aspire to be future Jewish leaders in our community.
* The Diller Teen Fellows recipients are not eligible for DALFEN FELLOWS or Federation CJA’s GOTEENISRAEL Access Grant.
What is included in DALFEN FELLOWS?
The DALFEN FELLOWS is comprised of eight mandatory learning sessions focusing on Jewish heritage, Israel advocacy and community engagement. It will allow for DALFEN FELLOWS recipients to participate in an Israel summer program of their choice.
How many DALFEN FELLOWS recipients are selected?
This fellowship will be offered for up to 60 teens who show exemplary leadership qualities.
I’ve been to Israel before – can I still apply?
Yes. Many participants have been to Israel with their families or on another program.
How many times can I be a recipient of DALFEN FELLOWS voucher?
There is a one-time eligibility for DALFEN FELLOWS vouchers.
What do I need to include in my application?
Applicants must submit a list of current/past volunteer experiences, two letters of recommendation, and upload a video statement of intention.
When is the application deadline?
What criteria do candidates need to be considered for DALFEN FELLOWS?
We look for participants who have leadership potential, emotional maturity, and an interest in Jewish community engagement.
When will applicants be notified to be interviewed?
If you have been accepted for an interview, you will be contacted within one-two weeks of submitting your application.
Can I receive financial aid in addition to a DALFEN FELLOWS voucher?
Yes. A Federation CJA DALFEN FELLOWS voucher is not a scholarship, nor is a financial assessment required. Financial support is available through Federation CJA’s GOTEENISRAEL Access, offering grants of up to $1,800 USD to help Jewish teens who require additional financial support. Grant availability is limited, based on financial criteria, and on a first-come, first-served basis. This does not preclude you from receiving scholarship aid from your trip provider and/or another source.
What happens if I am a DALFEN FELLOWS voucher recipient and I need to cancel my program participation before the summer?
Federation CJA’s GOTEENISRAEL/DALFEN FELLOWS vouchers and Federation CJA’s GOTEENISRAEL Access Grants cover program costs on the recipient’s behalf. If a participant cancels beyond the trip’s refund deadline, those funds are the recipient’s financial obligation.
What happens if I am a DALFEN FELLOWS voucher recipient and the trip provider cancels the trip?
If the trip is cancelled, a DALFEN FELLOWS voucher recipient currently in grades 9 or 10 will have access to their DALFEN FELLOWS voucher exclusively for summer 2026*. A DALFEN FELLOWS voucher recipient currently in grade 11 will not have access to the voucher as they will have aged out of our eligibility requirements for summer 2026.
*The DALFEN FELLOWS voucher must be used with one of our participating trip provider partners in summer 2025. Additionally, the recipient must have attended all leadership learning sessions in 2025.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
For questions email [email protected] or call Stephen Rabinovitch 514-345-2609.