LIFT Program

The LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TEENS (LIFT) of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust
Education Center is a program for students from grades 9 to 12, partially funded by the Jordan Tannenbaum and Harold Winsten Family Fund

Applications now open for our Fall 2023 session!

Participants will learn the important lessons of the Holocaust, along with other genocides and human rights issues, and will participate in leadership training workshops and group bonding. This program will build a safe space for students to explore dark parts of history while developing the skills to articulate their opinions on pressing social issues. At the end of program, participants should want to inspire their fellow teens to stand up for those who have been marginalized.

We will meet 1 to 2 times per month for 2 hours from October 2023 – April 2024.

Application

Full Name(required)

School(required)

Grade (2023-2024)(required)

Email(required)

Phone Number(required)

Home Address(required)

Whats your favorite: Movie? Book? Video Game/App? Musician?(required)

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE PROMPT AND WRITE A RESPONSE:

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe that you couldn’t possibly truly know them unless you understood this aspect of their being. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2. Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you joyful or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

3. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you?

There is no required length and this will not be judged on grammar or style, strictly on content, we want to get to know you!(required)

What kinds of programs are you involved in at school? Please list below.(required)

Are you involved in any programs outside of school? Please list below.(required)

Please tell us anything else you think we might want to know about you and why you want to be a part of the LIFT program.(required)

Submit online or drop off at our center during open hours!