Peter Chortek Leadership Award

12/17/2025

Do you know a who demonstrates excellence in community service, leadership, and ? The recognizes high school students in who are in our by taking to the next level through their innovative and passion.

Applications accepted until Sunday, January 4. Learn more and apply now at https://jcfsandiego.org/individuals-families/programs-for-students/scholarship-opportunities/

07/07/2025

recipient Rebecca Leeman celebrated her accomplishments with her cohort of David Labkovski Project docents at Ceramic Cafe. Join us in thanking them for their work all around our !

06/11/2025

recipient Danielle Boodman took her awesome team from Justice League out to breakfast to celebrate their accomplishments. Join us in thanking them for their work all around our !

04/15/2025

Join us in celebrating Rebecca Leeman, winner of the ! Rebecca brought the David Labkovski Project to , using art to tell the powerful stories of the Holocaust and life through the eyes of survivor David Labkovski. Over a three-month exhibit at the Gotthelf Art Gallery at the Lawrence Family JCC, Rebecca and her team of docents led interactive tours and workshops for students, turning history into a deeply meaningful learning experience. Rebecca ensured that the lessons of the Holocaust remain vivid and relevant for today's youth; her commitment to remembrance and education is truly inspiring.

Project: The David Labkovski Project San Diego

04/11/2025

Excited to announce our two winners for 2025!

First up - Danielle Boodman! Danielle is the co-founder of Justice League, a teen-led service program that empowers high school students to lead volunteer projects. By creating meaningful service experiences, partnering with local , volunteering side-by-side, and reflecting as a group, Danielle is helping teens across live the values of . Join us in celebrating Danielle's innovative spirit and impactful !

Project: Justice League

12/16/2024

Do you know a Jewish high school student in who has a passion for making a difference in their community? The Peter Chortek Leadership Award could be an incredible opportunity for them! This scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in community service, leadership, and philanthropy. The eligibility requirements include:

- Organized and led an extraordinary community service project that has benefited others

- Been involved with this project for at least one year prior to application

- Shown innovative leadership and passion in their community

The deadline is Sunday, January 5, 2025 / 11:59 pm PST, so apply now at https://buff.ly/3D9A5SI. Spread the word and share this post to help us find the next generation of leaders! Together, we can celebrate their incredible impact.

The Peter Chortek Leadership Award recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in our community by taking tikkun olam to the next level through their innovative leadership and passion.  You are the perfect candidate if you: Have organized and led an extraordinary...

11/07/2024

Applications for the 2025 are live! Learn more at www.jcfsandiego.org/pcla

04/01/2024

Announcing the 2024 winner - Hayden Crocker! Learn more about Hayden and the environmental he founded Go Greenish here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf5cZTUU704

Project: Go Greenish - A youth-led environmental organization and national activism movement working to bridge student empowerment and sustainability through...

01/04/2024

Hurry up! The deadline for the 2024 is Sunday, January 7th - apply now!

Last year's winner Aiden Kleinman is in his ! Are you?

Project: Narcan Kits

12/31/2023

Inspired by past winners Ilan and Max Matkovski? Apply now for the 2024 !

Chortek Awards 2019

12/26/2023

Applications for the are open!

Be like Kate Chasin, and tell us all about the you are doing in our community!

SWEAR Committee - https://swearcommittee.wixsite.com/sdusd

12/22/2023

Applications for the are open!

Remember Max Mittleman, one of our 2018 award winners?

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