AJC New England 2024-2025 Global Advocacy Fellowship
What is American Jewish Committee (AJC)?
American Jewish Committee (AJC) stands up for Israel’s right to exist in peace and security; confronts antisemitism, no matter the source; and upholds the democratic values that unite Jews and our allies. Founded in 1906 to help the Jews of Czarist Russia, AJC has been the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people for over a century.
In the wake of Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its unparalleled global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry.
From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to support Israel and combat surging antisemitism. To meet the challenges of our time, AJC engages with government leaders, educators, civic and religious leaders and a vast array of interest groups who share our commitment to advancing a more just and inclusive society where antisemitism and other forms of hatred have no place. A crucial element of AJC’s work focuses on strategic communications to educate, counter misinformation, and shape public opinion.
What Is the New England Global Advocacy Fellowship?
AJC New England’s Global Advocacy Fellowship is a 5-month advocacy program that provides training and insight into the challenges AJC addresses and the resources and strategic considerations it applies in addressing them. Fellows meet with AJC policy experts from around the world to learn about AJC’s unique, nonpartisan approach to legislative and diplomatic action. In the process, they receive an insider’s perspective on global, domestic, and regional issues that impact Jewish life, and the strategies used by AJC to address them and realize far-reaching impact. Fellows are provided opportunities to apply what they have learned through consideration of specific case studies that address issues concerning antisemitism, Israel, campus affairs, and more. There is no fee to participate.
What is the Format for the Global Advocacy Fellowship Program?
The Global Advocacy Fellowship is a five-session program from November, 2024, through March, 2025. Sessions will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at a location in Newton, MA. Fellows may also be invited to participate in other AJC events and programs. People selected to be Fellows will:
- Attend in-person sessions conducted by regional, national, and international AJC experts to learn about AJC’s unique diplomatic approach, locally, nationally, and globally.
- Learn how to be more effective advocates for the Jewish community and Israel.
- Engage and build community with a network of like-minded, motivated individuals.
- Participate in AJC Insider Briefings.
- Explore ways to make a meaningful impact on the current issues facing the Jewish people.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
AJC Global Advocacy Fellows are exceptional leaders in their late 30s, 40s and 50s, who have a demonstrated interest in Jewish communal life, an interest in learning about the art of advocacy and AJC’s unique approach to it, and a motivation to apply what they learn regionally, nationally, and/or globally. Successful candidates will demonstrate some or all the following qualities:
- Demonstrated commitment to the health and welfare of the global Jewish community.
- Enthusiasm for building strong and involved activist communities.
- A desire to develop skills that can be applied to fight antisemitism and secure Israel’s future. Motivation to be a change agent with capacity to lead.
- Ability to embrace complex issues and listen to other points of view.
- Desire to build a strong robust future for Jews and other vulnerable peoples in New England, the U.S., Israel, and around the world.
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
Nov. 7, 2024 – Intro to AJC and the Fellowship
Dec. 11, 2024 (program 1)
Jan. 15, 2025 (program 2)
Feb. 12, 2025 (program 3)
March 12, 2025 (program 4)
Optional Program Additions
March 30, 2025 - Annual Diplomats Seder (free of charge)
April 27-29, 2025 AJC Global Forum, New York, NY (subsidized for first-time attendees)
Apply here. For more information, please contact us at newengland@ajc.org.
