• Greater Philadelphia Student to Student Application for Nominees, 2026–2027

    Application form for nominees. Please complete the questions exactly as presented, keeping narrative responses in long text fields and selecting any checkbox items as shown.
  • This program is a partnership between BeTheNarrative, JFNA, and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.  Determinations will be announced by September 15, 2026.

     
    For more information on Student to Student, visit: bethenarrative.org/student-to-student

     
    To participate in the 2026-2027 school year, please fill out this form and submit it as soon as possible, no later than August 30, 2026. 

  • Student Information

  • Date of birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • In 2026-27, I will be a*
  • I have parent/legal guardian permission to travel up to 40 miles each way during the school day for a presentation opportunity.*
  • I have my own transportation and permission to drive myself to a presentation.*
  • I have my own transportation and permission to drive myself and other student participants to a presentation.*
  • I do not have access to my own transportation, but have permission to be transported by other student participants.*
  • I do not have access to my own transportation, and do not have permission to be driven by another student.*
  • Which Jewish denomination or tradition do you most closely identify with?
  • Are you a member of a youth group?
  • Have you participated in a youth advocacy or leadership program before?
  • I have visited Israel
  • Parent/Legal Guardian Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • I, , the parent or legal guardian of , a participant in Student to Student program, through the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s (“JFGP”) program scheduled from September 2026 through July 2027, do hereby enter into this Parental Consent Form and Release of Liability Waiver for the purpose of authorizing the above named student’s participation in the Student to Student program for reducing antisemitism and developing leadership skills in our teens. Activities may include but are not limited to training sessions, both in person and by Zoom, speaking engagements at local schools, and may include walking, transportation by motorized vehicle as arranged by students, including but not limited to Lyft, Uber, taxi and public transportation, and provision of meals by staff and volunteers associated with the above program. I acknowledge that this is a voluntary activity for which I freely give permission for my child’s participation. I further give my consent for my child to be photographed or videotaped, including audio, during the activities involved in this learning experience and grant permission to the JFGP to use said photos for non-commercial promotional and/or educational purposes. Said consent is given without any expectation of compensation or reward for any photos taken and/or used in educational and promotional literature. I agree that my child shall abide by all rules and regulations imposed by the JFGP staff during this program. I also acknowledge and accept that participation in the above activity involves certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken. In consideration for the privilege of the abovenamed student’s participation in said enrichment program, I freely, voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks on behalf of said student as his/her parent or legal guardian. In the case of emergency, I authorize the JFGP staff, employees, volunteers, or agents to obtain emergency medical care for my child if deemed necessary, and I agree to be financially responsible for any medical costs incurred. I understand that the JFGP does not provide health or accident insurance for participants. I understand it is my responsibility to secure such coverage for my child. I further agree, in consideration of the above-named child’s participation in the program activities, including all necessary preliminary and follow-up activities associated with said program, to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (the “Jewish Federation Indemnified Parties”) from any claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of my child’s participation in the program, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Jewish Federation Indemnified Parties. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing waiver, release, and covenant not to sue, that I understand it, and that I sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed. I further acknowledge that no oral representation, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made and that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent. If less than eighteen (18) years of age, a parent or legal guardian has signed, fully accepting each and every term. I (or my parent or legal guardian) execute(s) this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration, fully intending to be bound by same. 
    So agreed this   Pick a Date   . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand hereto as of the date set forth below: 
    Initial the applicable statement and sign below to affirm acceptance of the aforementioned terms:

  • I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named minor. I have read, understood and accept the terms of this entire document and consent to the provisions contained herein. 
    I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and suffering under no legal disability and that I have received a copy of this document and have read the above carefully before signing. 

  •           has parent/legal guardian permission to travel up to 40 miles each way during the school day for a presentation opportunity

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  •    I further give my consent for       to be photographed or videotaped, including audio, during the activities involved in this learning experience and grant permission to the JFGP to use said photos, video, audio recordings, testimonials, stories, and likenesses for non-commercial educational and media purposes. This permission includes, but is not limited to, use in print publications, websites, social media, marketing materials, news releases, and communications with members of the media. Said consent is given without any expectation of compensation or reward for any photos taken and/or used in educational and promotional literature.

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