Israel Related Funds

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Gottheil (Josh Gottheil Youth to Israel Fund)         
Focus: Local Jewish youth.
Established: In 1992 by Fred and Diane Gottheil, who may serve as advisors to the Board.
Priorities: The Gottheil Fund's main objective is to encourage and support Jewish travel to Israel to further their Jewish education and identity. Jewish youth eligible to benefit from Fund are those under age 22 who are either permanent members of the Champaign-Urbana Jewish community or reside in other area communities but are clearly affiliated with the C-U Jewish Community.
Distribution of income: Upon approval of written application to the CUJEF Board. Application must include a brief statement of the nature of the proposed program, date(s), responsible person, group of organization, and amount requested. Certificates for token grants (currently $1,000), payable after visiting Israel, are given to all B'nai Mitzvah at Sinai Temple and other Jewish Minyanim in Champaign County. For applicants to be considered, they must have the endorsement of one or more of Illini Chabad, Illini Hillel, CUJF, or Sinai Temple. Strong preference is given those with permanent residency in East Central Illinois.

Ehud and Janie Yairi Fund for Communications Disorders at Tel Aviv University        
Focus: Department of Communication Disorders, Tel Aviv University.
Established: In 1998 by Ehud and Janie Yairi, who may serve as advisors to the Board.
Priorities: Provides for scholarships for doctoral students in the Department of Communication Disorders at Tel Aviv University. When annual income of the fund exceeds $15,000, awards may be considered for research equipment or speakers. Individual awards may be no less than $1,500. Additional award details are stipulated in the endowment indenture.
Distribution of income: Awards of funds for other purposes are made with the agreement of the Yairi family and CUJEF Board.
Note: The Yairi family has the right to move this fund to Israel if such a move would better serve the purpose of the fund. Available money not spent within two years is to revert to the principal of the fund.