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JDC Entwine & Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Adaptations

Access Jewish Hungary: An Inclusive Jewish Journey

For more information about trip highlights please refer to the webpage.

Trip Dates: September 16, 2024 - September 24, 2024

Application Deadline: rolling until July 16, 2024

Participation Fee:

$6100 including international group flight between New York & Budapest (available to Adaptations participants)
$5100 not including international flights
significant subsidies are available for all participants who qualify and will be discussed during the interview process.

Application support
At Entwine, we seek to represent, celebrate, and elevate the diversity of the Jewish community in our programs. We recognize that it is not possible for an application to capture all of who you are and what you represent. This application will help us get to know you!
If you are an Adaptations member who requires assistance filling out the fields and essay questions in the form, please contact Michelle Wexler at MMJCCM Adaptations.
Should you encounter any technical issues in completing this application, please contact Raya Benus.
Once the application is complete, please expect an email from JDC Entwine to schedule a 20 minute virtual interview. Applicants based in New York may have the option of an in person interview. More information will be shared in the follow up email.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name or Nickname

This way we can address you respectfully in conversation and communication.

Please select your pronouns (select all that apply)

Please describe your pronouns

Date of Birth

Entwine programs are geared towards young adults in their 20’s and 30’s

Street Address

Postal Code

City

State

Country

Provinces

Email (Personal)

Phone Number (Mobile)

Instagram

We love social media! Please add your Instagram handle.

Have you participated on an in-person Entwine overseas experience in the past?

Examples of past experience are: Insider trips, JSC, Multi-week, Global Seminar

Would you prefer to answer the short answer questions in a written format or video format?

If it is more accessible for you to submit your responses via video please choose that option.

How did you learn about this program?

Please select Partner Organization and specify Adaptations if applicable

If Other, Please Share

Please share the name of the individual or organization

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Written Answer - About You

Share a one paragraph bio about yourself. Include information about your background, education and employment, volunteer activities, and hobbies. Note any past involvements with Entwine and Adaptations, if applicable. (150 word max)

If you are selected to participate on a trip, this bio will be shared with the group

What motivated you to apply for an Entwine experience? What is it about this trip that appeals to you the most? (150 word max)

Describe a travel experience that had an impact on you. (This could be individual or group travel, domestic or international, recent or in the past) (150 word max)

On Entwine programs, we explore the values that drive JDC's work around the world, such as mutual responsibility and hospitality. What are 2-3 values that are important in your life and why? (150 word max)

Video - About You

Please answer the following four questions keeping each response to around 150 words. Videos should be uploaded as a link. Video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Share a one paragraph bio about yourself. Include information about your background, education and employment, volunteer activities, and hobbies. Note any past involvements with Entwine and adaptations, if applicable. (150 word max)
What motivated you to apply for an Entwine experience? What is it about this trip that appeals to you the most? (150 word max)
Describe a travel experience that had an impact on you. (This could be individual or group travel, domestic or international, recent or in the past) (150 word max)
On Entwine programs, we explore the values that drive JDC's work around the world, such as mutual responsibility and hospitality. What are 2-3 values that are important in your life and why? (150 word max)

Share a link to your video here

Written Answer - Past Participant Questions

If you are selected to participate on a trip, this bio will be shared with the group

Tell us about some highlights and challenges from your last Entwine trip. (150 word max)

How did you bring your last Entwine experience home with you? (150 word max)

Video - Past Participant Questions

Please answer the following three questions keeping each response to around 150 words. Videos should be uploaded as a link. Video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Share a one paragraph bio about yourself. Include information about your background, education and employment, volunteer activities, and hobbies. Note any past involvements with Entwine and Adaptations, if applicable. (150 word max)
Tell us about some highlights and challenges from your last Entwine trip. (150 word max)
How did you bring your last Entwine experience home with you? (150 word max)

Share a link to your video here

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Accommodations

Entwine strives to create an inclusive environment for all of our participants. Indicating the details below helps us better understand what your needs are and any accommodations that individuals require to meaningfully take part in this trip. Responses to these questions will not determine your acceptance.

Please reach out to Raya Benus to learn more about whether your accessibility needs can be met.

Do you have accessibility needs (i.e. a sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, sensory map, etc.) If so, what accommodations would allow you to fully participate in this trip?

Please indicate any dietary needs (kosher, vegetarian, etc.)

Please indicate any allergies

Please indicate your Shabbat observances, if any (electricity use, writing, attend Shabbat services, taking a bus, etc.)

Terms for Enrollment

Entwine is committed to upholding its values to honor the dignity and promote the safety of all people. We recognize that no community, including our own, is immune from bias and misconduct, and have a Community Code that applies our values into actions. I understand that by applying to this program I am agreeing to uphold the items outlined in the Community Code.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required to sign a JDC general liability release and pre-trip advisory, which includes the medical clearance, COVID-19 parameters, that I hold a valid passport, and emergency contact information.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required submit a COVID-19 antigen test within 48 hours of the trip.

If you test positive on this trip, you will be required to self isolate in Budapest and are financially responsible for any additional costs associated.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required to purchase travel insurance.

I understand that the information I share in my application as well as prior experience with Entwine and/or Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Adaptations, including accessibility needs, will be shared amongst the two organizations.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required to participate in all organized activities during the overseas trip.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be expected to participate in post-trip follow up.

I understand that I will be traveling with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and that I will be experiencing communities and needs overseas through JDC's unique lens and role in the country of service/study.

I understand that the trip I am applying for is pre-subsidized and that Entwine cannot offer any additional subsidies. (This does not apply for Adaptations members.)

By typing my name below, I hereby certify that all above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.

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Prefer not to answer	Ashkenazi	Bukharian
Conservative	Culturally Jewish	Ethiopian
Hasidic	Indian	Interfaith/multifaith
Jew by Choice	Jewtina/o	Mizrahi
Modern Orthodox	Multiethnic or multiheritage	Nondenominational
Not Jewish	Orthodox	Persian
Pluralistic	Reconstructionist	Reform
Renewal	Russian Speaking Jew (RSJ)	Secular
Sephardi	Spiritual	Traditional
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JDC Entwine & Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Adaptations

Access Jewish Hungary: An Inclusive Jewish Journey

For more information about trip highlights please refer to the webpage.

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