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

  • There's no community I'd rather do justice work with than my Bend the Arc community.

    Daniel Eyal, Jeremiah Fellow 2017

  • I came to the Jeremiah Fellowship to become more politically active and informed. I knew I wanted to have a greater impact, but I didn’t know what that looked like. I came to this asking Bend the Arc for the guidance and tools to figure that out and set a course to action.

    Nikki Gordon, Jeremiah Fellow 2016

Jeremiah Fellowship

The Jeremiah Fellowship gives young Jews who are committed to economic and social justice the opportunity to explore how Jewish values, culture and community can support and further their goals.

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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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Community Organizing Residency

The interfaith Community Organizing Residency (COR) is a six-month leadership program for organizers from diverse religious backgrounds who want to strengthen their organizing careers while building a supportive community with other faith-based social justice leaders.

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