A year long Journey of

Growth

JWA together with MOMentum, a global outreach organisation in the USA, provides an opportunity for Melbourne Jewish women to participate in a life-changing 8-day fully immersive experience in Israel.

This trip is the beginning of a year-long journey of growth, guiding each woman to explore her own personal and communal Jewish connection. Through this transformative experience each woman will acquire knowledge and understanding which will benefit her family, her children and her community.

Following the trip to Israel there will be monthly personalised education sessions and events related to Judaism and Israel.

There will be opportunities to foster new friendships through social events in Melbourne.

 This program is highly subsidised by MOMentum and therefore there are
specific eligibility criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Jewish mothers with children 18 and under living at home

• Jewish mothers who are not Shabbat observant

• Jewish mothers who are in good mental and physical health

• Jewish mothers who are able to commit for the duration of the year long program

• Willingness to initiate a group fundraising event to benefit the next cohort of Jewish mothers

 The application process involves the completion of the online MOMentum application form and a face to face interview.

Each application is carefully considered by the selection committee.

Costs

• Participants will need to cover 

• Airfares- to and from Israel

• MOMentum participation fee $360 USD - paid directly to MOMentum

• Fully refundable deposit $500 USD (refunded on return from Israel)

• JWA Administrative and Education Levy $1000 AUD

• Personal Spending money

• Accommodation and related expenses for any nights pre and post the program

• Mobile phone plan

• Travel and health insurance
(Prices are current as at December 2024)

• Israel Travel Visa is required as of 1 January 2025
which is approximately $12 AUD - Israel Travel Visa

MoMENtum
Men’s Program

This trip is designed for fathers with children 18 and under who are living at home or the parenting partner of a recent JWA alumna. It enables men who are not highly engaged in Jewish observance or Jewish community to participate in a powerful life-changing 7-day experience in Israel followed by a year of monthly discussions that will provide the knowledge and understanding to reconnect with their Jewish values, family and community.