Peninsula Temple Sholom strives to make youth education, preschool, summer camp, and teen trips to Israel available to all children within our PTS community.
We recognize that from time to time, needs-based financial assistance may be required and we encourage you to apply if you are in need. Please note that all information will be kept strictly confidential.
Guidelines and Eligibility
- Applicants must be members of PTS.
- Applicant’s family’s accounts with PTS must be current, or arrangements made.
Contact cco@sholom.org if you need assistance.
SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE
youth education
Visit the Youth Education page to learn about the school.
Please contact Rosa Whitten, Director of Education with questions.
Click the button below to apply.
Preschool
Visit the PTS Preschool website to learn about the school.
Please contact Allison Steckley, Director of Early Childhood Education with questions.
Click the button below to apply.
summer assistance
Jewish Summer Camp
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All needs-based applicants are required to apply to the Jewish Community Federation’s Scholarship program in addition to the PTS needs-based assistance program. If you are specifically planning on having your child attend URJ Camp Newman, you must also apply for scholarship from URJ Camp Newman directly. (Learn more below.)
- To learn more about camp opportunities in the Bay Area, visit the Bay Area Jewish Camp Collective.
- To apply for scholarship directly from URJ Camp Newman, visit Camp Newman's application here.
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To apply for a PTS needs-based assistance for your child to attend a URJ camp, click the button below.
PTS applications for summer programs are due by February 15, 2025.
Teen Israel trips
- To learn more about NFTY Israel trips, visit Yallah! Israel (powered by NFTY in Israel).
- To apply for a PTS needs-based Israel trip assistance, click the button below.
- Applications are due by May 1, 2025.
alexa Paige Goldman Israel Scholarship Fund
The Alexa Paige Goldman Israel Scholarship Fund provides an annual merit-based award for a Confirmation class student or students to attend a Reform Movement (URJ) summer Israel program.
A formal essay is required for consideration. Click the button below for more details and to apply.
With Gratitude To:
Alexa Paige Goldman Israel Scholarship Fund
Barbara Cohn Preschool Scholarship Fund
Levin/Lowenthal Memorial Campership Fund
PTS Camp & Israel Scholarship Fund in Honor of Sholom Women
Rabbi Gerald and Helen Raiskin Preschool Scholarship Fund
Summer in Israel Fund
Sylvia Solomon Religious School Scholarship Fund
Donations to support any of these funds will go directly to benefit PTS youth. Click here to make a donation now.