פרסי קהילה ומלגות

מלגת צ'רלי מילר

A true mensch and larger-than-life figure, Charlie Miller z''l spread joy and care to everyone. An accomplished attorney, he had a searching intelligence, generous spirit, and strong sense of justice. He also led legendary song circles that captivated generations of children. This $1450 award is given each year to a high school senior who represents the best of our community, who freely shares his or her talents and gifts, and whose kindness and care for others spreads joy and brings healing to the world.

Stephen Brent Jacobson Scholarship

סטיבן ג'ייקובסון ז"ל היה פעיל בקהילה היהודית, מימיו הראשונים במחנה היום של המרכז, דרך ימיו בו שיחק סופטבול וקיבל את פרס הזיכרון ע"ש אגר. סטיבן, שזכה להערכה רבה על מחויבותו הן לקהילה היהודית והן לקהילה הרחבה, הלך הרבה מעבר למה שאפשר לצפות ממישהו כה צעיר. כאשר חייו נגדעו באופן טרגי, משפחתו וארגון JCA הקימו קרן מלגות בסך 1500 דולר כדי להעניק לבוגר תיכון יהודי המדגים בצורה הטובה ביותר את חמלתו ומנהיגותו של סטיבן.

The President’s Cup Scholarship

The President's Cup award of $250 is presented to the Jewish graduating high school senior from among Southern Maine high schools that has attained the highest grade point average during his or her high school career.

The Robert J. Agger Memorial Scholarship

Robert Agger z’’l, who graduated from Portland High School in 1928, was an athlete outstanding in three sports. He was respected by everyone with whom he played. This $250 award is presented to a Jewish graduating high school senior who has displayed leadership, sportsmanship, and athletic ability throughout his or her high school career. 

פרס לינדה וג'ואל אברומסון

Created by their friends to celebrate the commitment that Linda and Joel Abromson z’’l made to Jewish communal service, this award funds projects that explore Jewish life in unique and creative ways. Applicants are encouraged to think ‘outside the box’ when it comes what lights their Jewish spirit: travel experiences, artistic projects, leadership opportunities, or completely new endeavors that bring fresh perspectives to Jewish identity. Recipients make presentations at the end of their project in a public talk, published article, or some other appropriate public offering. Applicants must submit a letter of support for their project, including a description of the project and how it would benefit the community, time frame, estimated cost and budget, a resume, and requested amount.

פרס המנהיג הצעיר ע"ש ריצ'רד ד. ארונסון

Dick Aronson, “a doer, a shaker, a mover, and a lifter,” provided leadership for the JCC of Portland and the Jewish Federation Community Council of Southern Maine (both precursors of the JCA), as well as the Portland Boys Club and Temple Beth El. Candidates for this award, which is funded through the generosity of the late Linda and Joel Abromson z"l, must be 25 to 45, contribute to the JCA’s annual campaign, and demonstrate leadership qualities similar to those of Dick Aronson. The recipient will be honored at the JCA’s annual meeting. In addition, the recipient and partner will be awarded the opportunity to attend the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, the largest yearly gathering of Jewish leadership in the world. Please send a letter detailing the nominee’s involvement as a volunteer with the Jewish Community Alliance and the community at large.