The Shofar Award
of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting
The Award
The National Jewish Committee on Scouting established the Shofar Award to recognize outstanding service
by adults in the promotion of Scouting among Jewish youth. Just as the Shofar (Ram's Horn) calls people to
the service of God, so the Shofar Award is a recognition of the individual who has answered the call to
serve Jewish youth in Scouting. Self and spouse nominations will not be accepted.
Eligibility Guidelines
A Shofar recipient should:
1. Promote the use of Scouting in synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, and other Jewish institutions.
2. Encourage Jewish youth to join the Boy Scouts of America as Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts, and Explorers.
3. Recruit Jewish leaders on unit, district, and council levels.
4. Encourage and assist Scouts in earning the Maccabee, Aleph, and Ner Tamid emblems.
5. Promote religious observance on camping trips and at camporees, summer camp, Scout Sabbath, and
other functions.
6. Exemplify religious convictions by personal participation in the ideals of Jewish Life.
Shofar Application Form
Nomination Procedure
1. Nominations may be made by Scouting volunteers or professionals.
2. The nominator must review the "Eligibility Guidelines" (see front page) and submit a letter of recommendation detailing
the nominee's qualifications.
3. The nominator must submit the application form to the local Jewish committee for approval.
4. The nominator must submit the application form to the local council for approval (the scout executive's signature is required).
5. The nominator must send in the completed application form, letter of recommendation, and payment of $36.00 payable to
P.R.A.Y. (8520 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123). Payment by check, money order, MasterCard or Visa is accepted. If
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Nominee
Name________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Printed exactly as it is to appear on the certificate)
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________________State______Zip __________________
BSA Council ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Synagogue affiliation _____________________________________________________________________________________
Certification
In recognition of a major commitment to Jewish youth in Scouting, we recommend the nominee to receive the Shofar Award.
Chairperson, Awards Subcommittee _______________________________________________________________________
(or other Jewish Community Leader if there is no Awards Subcommittee Chairperson)
Chairperson, Local Jewish Committee _____________________________________________________________________
(or other Jewish Community Leader if there is no Local Jewish Committee on Scouting)
Scout Executive _______________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Information
The Shofar award includes the medal, certificate and lapel pin.
Send Items To: Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________________________________State______________Zip____________
Phone (day contact)____________________________ Email __________________________________________________
Date of Award Ceremony ________________________
ADDRESS: P.R.A.Y. 8520 Mackenzie Road, Ste. 3, St. Louis, MO 63123-3413
PHONE: 1-800-933-7729 FAX: 314-638-7250 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.praypub.org
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