Dallas Jewish Historical Society Debra Polsky Memorial Scholarship of the DJCF Grant

The Dallas Jewish Historical Society Debra Polsky Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, provides $1,185 to support college upperclassmen pursuing careers in Jewish communal service. This scholarship honors Debra Gayle Polsky, a dedicated leader in the Jewish community, encouraging students to enter fields such as Jewish education, social work, and the rabbinate. It's designed to empower the next generation of Jewish leaders, ensuring the legacy of community service continues.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Greater Dallas Jewish community and the broader region through strategic charitable giving. Established to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve their philanthropic goals, the Foundation manages a wide range of donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, and community grants that support education, social services, health, Jewish life, and cultural enrichment.
DJCF’s mission emphasizes tikkun olam—repairing the world—by fostering generosity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital community institutions, and improving quality of life for people of all backgrounds. Guided by Jewish values, the Foundation serves as a trusted partner in philanthropy, connecting donors with meaningful causes, supporting innovative programs, and investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact throughout Greater Dallas and beyond.
Dallas Jewish Historical Society Debra Polsky Memorial Scholarship of the DJCF
This $1,185 scholarship, established in memory of Debra Gayle Polsky (obm)—the former Executive Director of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society who dedicated her life to strengthening the Jewish community—supports college upperclassmen preparing for careers in Jewish communal service. Eligible students must be pursuing future employment in fields such as Jewish education, the rabbinate, social work, or other Jewish community–related professions, honoring Debra’s legacy by empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders and professionals.