An ICEJU Experience
Yad Vashem Christian Leadership Seminar
Seminar Details
Dates: TBD
Place: Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
Application deadline: TBD
Notification of acceptance: TBD
The Course
The Holocaust is a defining event in human history, which generated a credibility crisis of major proportions in our most basic assumptions about the nature of mankind, society, the modern state—and our responsibility as individuals to take a stand against unjust suffering of innocent people everywhere. These universal questions, and many others, touch upon the very foundations of civilization and even now, over 70 years since the end of World War II, we have not yet come to terms with the implications of this event. The Holocaust has therefore become a compelling challenge for concerned individuals all over the world.
Yad Vashem, as the world’s leading institution for Holocaust education, commemoration and documentation, is the best place to help committed individuals to meet this challenge in an open, honest, and professional environment. Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies is offering Christian leaders, senior pastors, media professionals, ministry leaders and educators a unique proactive and educational experience in remembering the past and shaping the future.
During the seminar in Israel, the select group of about 25 participants will experience world-class lectures, moving Holocaust Survivor testimonies, and an introduction to Israel. The seminar will also include attending a moving official State Ceremony during Israel’s National Holocaust Memorial Day at Yad Vashem in the presence of the president of the State of Israel, the prime minister, and many other senior Israeli and foreign dignitaries.
The seminar as well all materials are in English.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to send in their application form with a photo of themselves.
Application deadline: TBD
Notification of acceptance: TBD
Participants
Course participants are required to have English at mother tongue level and need to attend all the sessions and to actively participate in the exercises and discussions. Those accepted to the seminar would become ambassadors of the Christian Friends of Yad Vashem, helping us raise both awareness and funds to continue our holy mission of remembering the past and shaping a better future. Together we will work to eradicate antisemitism and any type of baseless hate.
Participation Fee and Scholarship
Upon receiving the letter of acceptance, participants are expected to pay a nonrefundable fee (unless canceled due to the unforeseen circumstances) to confirm their participation.
Selected participants will receive a scholarship covering course materials, field trips, hotel and meals. The scholarship does not cover round-trip travel from the participant's country of origin, travel to/from airports, or medical insurance.
Application form: Download (pdf) (Coming Soon)
Please email the application to: [email protected]