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NJOP INVITES YOU TO DUST OFF YOUR HERITAGE!
Win two round trip tickets to Israel!

Enter the National Jewish Outreach Program’s Search for
‘Priceless’ Judaica Across America

Click here to see some of our entries!

About the Contest

Whether it is on your dining room table or deep in a box in Aunt Sarah’s basement, chances are … your family owns heirloom Judaica (such as Shabbat candlesticks) and the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) wants to reward you for its safekeeping! 

In this first-of-its-kind search for Judaica Across America.  NJOP will collect images of Judaica, as well as the meaningful stories that accompany them, in an effort to uncover hidden treasures of Jewish heritage.  Ten entries will be selected by NJOP for judging by a panel of experts in the fields of antiques and Judaica. Entries will be evaluated based on inspirational content, style and uniqueness.  The Grand Prize Winner, chosen from among the ten finalists, will win two round trip tickets to Israel (or $1500) and other prizes. Deadline to enter is December 31, 2007.

 

How to Enter

The official entry form can be downloaded here.

  • Submit at least one photo of your prized possession along with an essay (One or two paragraphs, up to 500 words) explaining how you came to possess it and why the item is priceless to you and your family.
  • You may instead submit a video entry (video clips must be emailed or sent in DVD format; VHS and other tapes will not be accepted) of up to 3 minutes in length, showcasing the item and explaining how you came to possess it and why it is priceless to you and your family.
  • When possible, include images of any special markings, dates or emblems on your item.
  • You must include a completed entry form as part of each entry.
  • Mail entries to contests@njop.org or
    • National Jewish Outreach Program, Judaica Across America, 989 Sixth Ave, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018. 
  • You can contact the National Jewish Outreach Program at
    646-871-4444.

  Examples of Judaica:

  • Shabbat candlesticks
  • Kiddush cups
  • Mezuzahs
  • Torahs, Prayer books, Bibles
  • Seder plates
  • Challah covers