We train and support a new generation of progressive Jewish leadership.

To achieve our vision — of a country that is inclusive, equitable, and supportive of the dignity of every person across race, class, gender and faith — we need more people to step forward as leaders of our movement.

Our leadership programs are designed for a diverse community of emerging leaders, community organizers, activists, and advocates, as well as established change-makers within the Jewish and progressive communities.

For over 12 years, our leadership programs have shaped the Jewish social justice movement. Today, hundreds of alumni of our programs are active in social change campaigns and leading organizations across the country.

  • Selah has equipped me with the tools, concepts and language that have just begun to deepen my skills and ownership of my leadership and personal power for the benefit of my community. Executive leadership is incredibly demanding and Selah has bolstered my ability and confidence to more effectively address the challenges I encounter in my work.

    April Baskin, Selah Cohort 10: National

  • The core pillars of Selah—Purpose, Vision, Resourcefulness, Partnership, and Performance—have become my organizational life blood. I use the teachings of each of these pillars in everything that I do, whether it be motivating staff, writing performance evaluations, public speaking, or fundraising.  

    Robert Bank, Cohort 2: East Coast, 2005; and Cohort 7: Organizational, 2009

Selah Leadership Program

The Selah Leadership Program, in partnership with the Rockwood Leadership Institute, trains a cross-section of leaders in Jewish, non-Jewish and secular organizations to be effective, sustainable and collaborative agents for change.

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Jeremiah Fellowship

The second-ever national cohort of Jeremiah Fellows will be part of a five-month intensive, experiential leadership training program in community organizing in 16 cities around the country. Through issue campaigns and public action, they’ll learn how to think strategically, mobilize their communities, and foster public leadership for progressive change.

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Project Shamash

Project Shamash is a racial equity and leadership initiative from Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice designed to spark a future where our communal institutions fully reflect the diversity of our community.

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