While only alumni of The Nachshon Project Undergraduate Fellowship can apply to receive funding, The Nachshon Project invites all eligible graduate students to apply to
participate in our Graduate Fellowship conferences, practicums, and networking opportunities. This three-year supplemental program is designed to cultivate the leadership, creativity, and community-building abilities of emerging Jewish professionals, providing unparalleled opportunities to develop new skills, connect with mentors, expand your network, and prepare for a future in Jewish leadership.
As Graduate Fellows, you will participate in three annual conferences and learning programs on the following topics:
Year 1: Emotional Intelligence and Executive Leadership, with Penina Grossberg Prof. Richard Boyatzis.
Year 2: Jewish Entrepreneurship and Innovation, focusing on adaptive leadership and community organizing
Year 3: Data-Driven Leadership in Jewish Education, in partnership with Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
In addition to the annual conferences, the fellowship includes distance learning, practicums, and opportunities to take on leadership roles within the cohort.
To learn about this year’s program in greater detail, please click
here.
Eligibility: Incoming graduate students (ages 20–29) in rabbinical school, cantorial school, Jewish education, Jewish leadership, or special education (with a commitment to work in Jewish settings).
Requirements: By joining the fellowship, you will commit to:
- Participating fully in each of the three annual conferences, which will take place over the course of 4-5 days between January 1-9 each year (this year’s conference will take place Jan. 4-8, 2025).
*Your flights, room and board and programming for the conferences will be covered by The Nachshon Project.
- Participate in weekly distance learning and practicums throughout the spring semester. The time commitment will be equivalent to one semester-long graduate course.
Application: Applications are available
here and are due October 15, 2025. Up to 20 non-funded fellows will be accepted this year.
Contact
gradschool@thenachshonproject.com with any questions.
