Criteria for judging will include creativity, originality, subtlety, and evocation of hope in the principles of the Jewish faith, including Divine Providence.

This year's theme is the defeat of the enemies of Israel by Moshiach. The story must have some connection to this theme, but in order to promote creativity, there will be a wide latitude in acceptable topics. For instance, topics could include an unexplained decrease in crime, the miraculous failure of terrorist attacks, or a sudden turn to a positive attitude toward Judaism by faiths which had previously held it in contempt. Or a showdown between Israel and her enemies that results in miraculous victory. The point is that the story must demonstrate an awakening of the Divine Presence to give Israel a salvation or victory over her enemies.

You can view the full list of past winners and download their stories.

Please note that the suggested theme changes each year.

The title of your story must be included at the top of the first page.

However, do NOT include your name in the story itself.

To maintain fairness, all entries will be judged without identifying the author.

Submit your entry by email to moshiachstory -at- gmail -dot- com

Your entry information must include:

• your name
• title of your story
• your age (if under 18)
• your email address
• how you heard about this contest

Your story must be sent as an attached file.

Please use Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) for the file format.

The Moshiach Awareness Foundation (MAF) will acknowledge valid submissions within two weeks of receiving them.

We will NOT notify authors of entries that fail to meet the above specifications.

The MAF will be the sole judge of validity of entries, and of winners.

Authors retain all rights to their own stories, except that MAF may post any entries on the internet (with due credit given to the author).