Now Accepting Applications for the Jeremiah Fellowship!
"And seek the well-being of the city in which you dwell... for in its peace you shall find peace."
- Jeremiah 29.7
JUFJ is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 cohort of Jeremiah Fellows!
We're looking for dynamic and engaged young Jews (approximately ages 25-35) who are:
- Already volunteer leaders or have leadership potential
- Passionate about making our community better by learning about and acting on local issues
- Actively interested in building community
- Committed to using skills gained through the Fellowship
You download the application here. See an FAQ here.
Applications are due by September 26th, but getting your application in ASAP is highly encouraged!
Learn about last year's Jeremiah Fellows here!
The Jeremiah Fellowship educates and trains a select cohort of young adults (approximately ages 25-35) to become the next generation of Jewish social justice change makers. Jews United for Justice is proud to partner with the Progressive Jewish Alliance in bringing this exciting program to Washington.
Empower yourself through in-depth training in professional and leadership skills .
Expand your knowledge of what Jewish text, tradition, and history have to say about on putting ethics into action.
Acquire tangible organizing and activism skills within a Jewish context.
Explore pressing social, political, and economic issues facing our region.
Become a member of a lasting community of vibrant and engaged leaders.
Access a dynamic network of organizers, advocates, rabbis, artists, and renowned scholars.
For more information, call the JUFJ office at 202-408-1423 or email jeremiah@jufj.org.
Jeremiah Fellows from the 2009-2010 Cohort
Local funding for The Jeremiah Fellowship in Washington has been provided by Roberta Ritvo and the m100 Foundation. National Funding has been provided by Progressive Jewish Alliance through the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Family Foundation, the Richard S. and Lois Gunther Family Foundation, Jewish Funds for Justice, and the Ruth/Allen Ziegler Foundation.
