(Name of Teen) has applied to participate in the 2025 Robert I. Lappin Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I). Y2I includes pre and post trip meetings and a 10-day educational travel program in Israel.

Your recommendation is one of a number of criteria by which applicants will be evaluated. Recommendations are accepted from individuals, such as teachers, coaches, counselors, or employers, who have known the applicant for at least six months. Forms from applicant’s friends or family members will not be accepted. The recommendation form is due by December 6, 2024.

The success of the program depends upon each teen’s level of responsibility, emotional maturity, ability to function in a group, and positive attitude. We rely upon your judgment and evaluation of the applicant. Your candid responses are greatly appreciated. YOUR ANSWERS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.

If you have questions, please contact Sharon Wyner at swyner@lappinfoundation.org or call 978-565-4450. Thank you.

Teen's Name:

Name of person completing this form:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Title and your organization’s name:

1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. How do you know the Applicant?

3. Please rate the Applicant in the following areas by checking the boxes:

Emotional maturity
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Responsibility level
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Ability to relate and interact with peers in a positive manner
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Ability to function under pressure
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Ability to tolerate and handle stress
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Level of functioning in a group setting, team work
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Level of initiative
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Level of class participation
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

Open to and accepting new ideas
HighAverageBelow AverageUnknown

4. List two of the Applicant’s strengths:

5. List two of the Applicant’s challenges:

6. What do you think will be the Applicant’s most important contribution to the program?

7. What do you feel will be the Applicant’s main difficulties on this type of trip?

Additional comments

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By checking this box I confirm the information on this form is true to the best of my knowledge.

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