Professional Change-Maker Program
If I could have one wish, it would be that the world be as dynamic, beautiful, frustrating, emotional, intense, and international as NewGround is.
Tova Leibovic Douglas, NewGround ’14 Change-maker
Are you inspired to become a Change-Maker?
Apply for the 2023-2024 Fellowship HERE.
Applications are due by September 1, 2023. Early consideration deadline August 4, 2023
Tuition for each participant is $1000. This is used for programming costs, reserving retreat space, staff time, and other important budget items to make the fellowship program possible. Payment plans are available.
Scholarships available at every level of need; no candidate will be turned away due to cost.
Please contact [email protected] for additional information regarding the fellowship.
The NewGround Professional Change-Maker Program provides the expertise and relationships needed to transform Muslim-Jewish relations and work on issues of shared concern. This experience is an investment in religious, civic, and communal leadership to foster a network which can support one another in countering bias and can withstand tensions and navigate pressures that arise between the Muslim and Jewish communities. The City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission recognizes fellowship alumni for their committed leadership to civic engagement and transformational discourse. Upon completion of the fellowship, you will receive a certificate from the City of Los Angeles in appreciation of your commitment to strengthening Muslim-Jewish relations.
This program is for Change-Makers who fall between 25 to 55 years of age.
To get inspired about past fellows’ experiences, click here.
As a NewGround Change-Maker, you will:
- Build conflict resolution and deep listening skills
- Engage authentically
- Explore diversity
- Dismantle stereotypes
- Create lasting partnerships
2023-24 Program Sessions:
- Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023: Orientation Session
- Nov 17-19, 2023: RETREAT 1 -- Relationship Building (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023: Meet Virtually
- Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023
- Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024: Meet Virtually
- Sunday, Jan 21, 2024: ALL-DAY
- Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024
- Feb 17-19, 2023: RETREAT 2 -- Israel and Palestine (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- March/April 2024: Schedule Small Group Discussions (as per your availability **Ramadan**)
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024: Meet Virtually
- Sunday, May 5, 2024: ALL-DAY
- Sunday, May 19, 2024: ALL-DAY: Project Day
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Culmination/Celebration
- July - Sept 2024: Schedule up to two coaching sessions (as per your availability & need) for support with initiating & troubleshooting courageous conversations for institutional impact.