Sinai Scholars
DISCOVER your rich heritage. CONNECT with other Jewish students on campus. Become an EMPOWERED Jewish thinker.
THE CORE
Through 8 Sessions, 2 Jewish experiences and 1 end of course summary, you will earn $350 and gain a new personal perspective on Your Judaism!
Starting: Wednesday 22 October
Dinner will be served at 6:30, class starts at 7:00 sharp. Each session is a 2-hour class, ending at 9:00 with a break for hot drinks and desserts.
Generous $350 stipend for all students who complete the course!
Registration is now open and limited to 10 students!
Course Dates:
Lesson 1 -
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shabbat 1 -
Friday, 24 October 2025 5:15 PM - 9:30 PM (Date subject to change)
Shabbat 2 -
Saturday, 25 October 2025 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Shul at Park Row and Lunch at Chabad (Date subject to change)
Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 -
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Field Trip -
Sunday, 2 November 2025 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Lesson 3 -
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lesson 4 -
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lesson 5 -
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lesson 6 -
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lesson 7 -
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lesson 8 -
Wednesday, 10 December 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Graduation -
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Is This Course for Me?
Hear what these students have to say!
How do I know that this course is for me before applying for it?
If you enjoy fun and lively conversations, if you want to challenge the status quo. If you want to discover how Judaism is relevant and forward-thinking or have questions about Judaism that are important to discuss. Then join the club, Sinai Scholars is for you!
This learning experience is different from any class you have ever attended. Sinai Scholars is not a series of lectures; it is a series of interactive discussions. It is not a repeat of what you experienced in primary school or Cheder; it is engaging, stimulating, deep, and relevant. It is not a time to listen; it’s a time to question. It is not geared to tell you what to think; it provides an opportunity to explore Judaism’s rich heritage at your own pace with you in the driver’s seat.
If you want to know more about the course and how you can gain, call Rabbi Mendy at 07958 169 159.
When you apply, you will be asked a number of questions to help Sinai Scholars Head Office to determine if this course is for you. The office will accept only those students whom they think are suitable based on their application responses.
Consider this; If you are Jewish, are ready to think out of the box, enjoy group discussions and good food and are willing to give it 2 hours a week for 8 weeks this term and would appreciate a $350 stipend. THIS IS FOR YOU!
Students Reflect
“What does Judaism mean to me? 3 months ago my answer was very different than what it is today. Sinai Scholars has helped me shape my understanding and my beliefs about what it means to be Jewish in the modern world.”
“I have gained a lot from my experience on the Sinai Scholars Course, discovering a deeper meaning in my religion and culture as well as developing beliefs I already held from my upbringing.”
“Judaism did not play a major role in my childhood, so I often did not engage with Jewish courses because I was worried how my lack of knowledge compared to other students. This worry was unfounded because at Sinai Scholars everything was explained clearly and simply without making assumptions about what was already known.”
“The programme had a great impact on me. Firstly, it was such a wonderful opportunity to engage with Judaism whilst at university - discussing Jewish ideas and meeting other Jewish people; I hadn’t had an opportunity like that before. Alongside this, it was very interesting engaging with each other and hearing different peoples ideas on similar topics.”
“The programme encouraged me to have a closer connection to my Judaism at university and allowed me to get to know other Jewish people a lot better which made my time at university feel more wholesome.”
(Chabad of Bristol, Sinai Scholars Students)
Requirements
To complete the course and receive the stipend you must attend each session, write a summary essay on the topics learned, a one-page reflection paper on the course and complete an online exit survey. In addition, there will be a Sinai Scholars Shabbat experience and a Jewish field trip.
More info on these will be given during your interview call and at further points during the course. (Don’t worry, we are here to help you fulfil these requirements. If you have any questions, please ask.)
More details and a full overview of the course with all the session dates and requirements can be found on the application page.
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More perks for Sinai Scholars Students
As a Sinai Scholars Student and graduate, you can enjoy unique opportunities such as joining the National Jewish Retreat for a unique Sinai Scholars rate plus a travel grant!