What Is The Nachshon Project?

The Nachshon Project helps student-leaders like you turn your passion, curiosity, and drive into an impactful career in the Jewish community. And right now, emerging Jewish leaders like you are more important than ever before.

During the spring semester, The Nachshon Project will help you explore a wide variety of careers where you can build toward a better, more just world... shape religious life for a generation... be the leader that you admired as a kid… and so much more.

And, you’ll have a blast along the way with a tight-knit Cohort of passionate peers.

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How do you know what you want to be, where you’ll make the most impact, and how to get started in that career? That’s where The Nachshon Project comes in.

During your semester with The Nachshon Project, you will:


1. Meet Jewish professionals who are making an impact through their careers and ask them for advice on how YOU can become a leader.

2. Gather for 4 seminars throughout the spring semester to explore careers in the fields of Jewish education and the rabbinate.

3. Spend time understanding who you are as a Jew and what your Jewish identity means in relationship to others, while exploring Jewish texts.

4. Engage with Israeli society, culture, and politics, and discover how to lead others in their relationship with Israel.

5. Learn, grow, and explore with a group of passionate Jewish peers and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

Do you see yourself exploring a career in Jewish communal life? Do you want to dedicate your life to tikkun olam? Are you curious about how you can shape the future of your Jewish community? Apply for The Nachshon Project Fellowship today. It’s the first step on your journey to a meaningful, fulfilling career.