INTRODUCTION
UJIA Scholarships for Shalom Hartman Institute's Rabbinic Torah Seminar are available for:
Rabbis and Cantors* working in the UK Jewish community, particularly those who work with and support young people aged 14-35.
*including those in training
Help us to inspire young Jews to forge a personal relationship with Israel so that every Jew in the UK feels a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people.
Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 16, 2026
At UJIA we believe that we that we must invest in and empower our Rabbis, particularly those who work with and support young people. The UJIA Scholarship for Hartman RTS is more than a learning experience – it's a commitment to your growth as a Rabbi, leader and educator. We believe in your potential to contribute significantly to the Jewish community.
The Rabbinic Torah Seminar offers a rare opportunity for rabbinic leaders of all denominations to study together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Participants explore the contemporary issues facing the Jewish people and elevate their leadership through transformative learning:
Probe classical texts in morning Beit Midrash sessions with hevruta and shiur with senior Hartman scholars. Daily elective seminars with an array of Israeli and North American faculty. Tiyulim, cultural activities, and evening sessions with leading public intellectuals.
More information about the RTS here.
FAQs about the RTS here.
WHY APPLY?
- Investment in Your Leadership: UJIA is committed to investing in your growth as a leader and influencer.
- Global Network: Connect with like-minded leaders from North America, Israel and around the world, fostering a global community dedicated to Jewish ideas and values.
- Impactful Learning: Explore key issues facing Israel and the Jewish people, and gain insights that will shape your perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
- Post-Programme Engagement: Your journey doesn't end with the programme – continue to be a force for change, using your voice to advance our community’s engagement with Israel. We will support Scholars as a network of peers.
- Embark on a transformative journey and the UJIA Fellowship Programme – an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of the relationship between Jews in the UK and the Israel of tomorrow while honing your leadership skills at the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
UJIA SCHOLARSHIPS
The programme cost is typically $1,320 (US), which the UJIA Scholarship will cover.
The programme fee includes all educational materials, seminar programming, weekly morning snacks, daily lunches and most dinners, evening lectures, cultural activities, and one excursion outside of the Institute with different options around Israel.
Please note the default UJIA Scholarship does not cover accommodation or flights. We encourage you to access professional development funding through your organisation.
If required, the UJIA Scholarship can contribute towards the costs of flights and accommodation for the duration of the programme. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may require additional documentation.
Yesod have a "Jewish Learning Fund" that we encourage you to apply to for this. They have also asked that you reach out to have a consultation call with them before applying to check eligibility: info@yesodeurope.eu.
Apply Now and Shape the Future with UJIA!
Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic community of leaders and learners.
Apply on the following page for the UJIA Scholarship Programme.
For queries please contact info@ujia.org
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5th JAN 2026