As part of the Klal Yisrael Fellowship our fellows complete projects to enhance progressive Jewish life where they see a need in their community or within the global progressive Jewish community. Our most recent alumni are impacting the Jewish community with these projects:
- Yevgen Bruckman: Trip for German Netzer madrichim in the Ukraine to better understand the connection between Ukrainian and German culture Learn more about Yevgen’s project
- Blake Dickler: Reform young adult programs on college campuses that connect with Boston area URJ congregations Learn more about Blake’s project
- Naomi Henkel Guembel and Omri Stark: A Beit Midrash for Israeli olim (immigrants) to have a pluralistic community with Progressive Jewish ideas so they can more easily find their spiritual home Learn more about Omri and Naomi’s project
- Elena Izmailova: Trip for youth and families in Ukraine to see important Jewish historical sites and have conversations about Reform Judaism Learn more about Elena’s project
- Fleur Jendroska: Camp in Germany for campers and madrichim from 9 European Netzer chapters Learn more about Fleur’s project
- Yiftach Shavit and Gabi Levenfeld: A series of programs for young adults in Jerusalem to celebrate holidays through the spirit and values of Reform Judaism Learn more about Gabi and Yiftach’s project
- Leah Palestrant: Re-affirmation course and ritual ceremony for young adults in Florida to be able to more deeply understand and commit to the values of Reform Judaism as an adult Learn more about Leah’s project
- Sedona Rosenberg: Mental health first aid training integrated with Jewish learning for URJ camp GUCI Learn more about Sedona’s project
- Hernan Rustein: Development of a space in Argentina for pluralism and progressive Jewish views to be heard Learn more about Hernan’s project
- Josh Satok: Internship program for returning Kutz staff for them to develop new skills and passions and connect with Jewish communities around them Learn more about Josh’s project
- Dominika Zakrzewska-Oledzka: Engagement of young adult progressive Jewish community in Poland Learn more about Dominika’s project