The PresenTense Institute for Creative Zionism is looking for socially-minded entrepreneurs with big ideas and a desire to change the world to apply for a six-week summer fellowship, where they will learn to transform their ideas into reality, or strengthen their currently running project and bring them to scale.
3. Came with: Vast programming skills (first commercially viable software by age 11) Developed this: A task-management system for student clubs based on the Facebook platform Left With: A network of friends, peers and experts with ideas and energies to continually create entrepreneurs Josh Poritz
4. Came with: Successful local model for engagement, Challah4Hunger Gained this: Paradigm for decentralized activism, and inspiration to pursue her passions Left with: Global model, including a network of support to help scale her project – including funding and contacts Eli Winkelman
5. Came with: Talented rap skills and an idea for Bible raps Developed this: A Bible Rap curriculum that can affect youth on a national scale Left With: A business plan, funding contacts, a studio to record in, and an educational program to better prepare the curriculum Matt Bar
6. Came with: Passion for Zionist education Did this: Managed educational retreats, and developed relevant curricula Left With: A network of educators and subject experts for her curriculum Cori Chascione
7. Came with: An idea for a trip to Israel and a passion for the Jewish State Developed this: An understanding of the operating environment and tools available Left With: A new paradigm of activist involvement for people who want to make an impact in the world Avi Bass