Rabbi Daniel & Ida Goldberger Graduate Fellowships

Open to CUÌýBoulder Graduate Students

Sarah Gavison and Ida Goldberger

The Goldberger Fellowship for summer research and study grants up to $1,500 to one CUÌýBoulder graduate student per year to support study or research abroad, approved language study, orÌýcultural immersion program related to Jewish Studies. The scholarship committee looks for a strong academic record, demonstrated commitment to the Program in Jewish Studies, well-tailored plans for study or research, and financial need.

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Submission Guidelines:

Applications should be submitted toÌýCUJewishStudies@colorado.eduÌýand include the following information:

  • CV
  • a statement of purpose of up to 500 words addressing how the study/research abroad, language study, or cultural immersion experience in question supports studies at CUÌýBoulder and Jewish Studies
  • an estimated budget (including expenses and revenues), and the total financial request, including information on additional funding sources applied for or pending
  • a letter of support from an advisor or other faculty member.
    • Please request your letter from your recommenderÌýin advance. Recommendation lettersÌýmust be receivedÌýby the deadline.

Submission Deadline:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2025.Ìý

About Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger

Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger
This fellowshipÌýis generously funded by the Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger Jewish Studies Graduate FellowshipsÌýFund.Ìý This fund honors and pays tribute to Rabbi Daniel and IdaÌýGoldberger. Rabbi GoldbergerÌýserved as the rabbi at Beth Joseph Synagogue in east Denver for 20 years and the Hebrew Educational Alliance from 1979 until his retirement in 1994. In addition to being considered one of Denver’s most respected and best known rabbis, RabbiÌýGoldberger was one of the first members of theÌýJewish-Catholic interfaith dialogue and actively involved in the Martin Luther King, Jr. marches that took place in Colorado. RabbiÌýGoldbergerÌýpassed away in 2007— may his memory be a blessing.Ìý His wife of more than 60 years, Ida Goldberger, a leading educator in her own right, continues his legacy and dedication toÌýJewishÌýlearning.

Questions about Jewish Studies scholarships and fellowships?

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Undergraduate Students: Please email Professor Samuel Boyd, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at Samuel.Boyd@colorado.edu

Graduate Students: Please email Professor Hilary Falb Kalisman,ÌýDirector of Graduate Studies, at Hilary.Kalisman@colorado.edu