Professional Fellowship - NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change

NewGround Next Level Fellowship

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 2026-2027 Fellowship HERE.

Tuition for each participant is $2500. 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.

Please contact tasneem@muslimjewishnewground.org for additional information regarding the fellowship

Are you a leader seeking to build bridges, foster understanding, and drive meaningful change in a world grappling with deep divisions?

The NewGround Next Level Fellowship offers a unique and vital opportunity to elevate your leadership, expand your network, and acquire the critical skills needed to navigate through the complexities of polarization, particularly concerning Israel-Palestine.

This program is a strategic investment in your capacity to lead with courage, conviction, and compassion in the face of escalating distrust and hate.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Expert-Led Trainings: Engage with cutting-edge insights on non-violence, restorative justice, anti-Palestinian racism, antisemitism, and the weaponization of antisemitism.
Courageous Conversations: Participate in structured dialogues that build relationships based on shared values while fearlessly addressing deep-seated differences.
Practical Tools & Templates: Gain concrete strategies for facilitating challenging discussions and guiding your community through complex issues.
Personalized Support: Troubleshoot specific concerns and challenges you face in your work across diverse communities.
Deepen Understanding: Invest in intra and inter-faith (affinity-based) dialogue to cultivate greater empathy and bridge divides.
A Network for Life: Become part of an influential alumni network dedicated to sustaining peace efforts and fostering positive change.

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.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

This fellowship is designed for established and emerging leaders who:

Are professionals or lay leaders with a college degree or life equivalent
Can identify a specific institution where they will focus their impact. (workplace, civic organization, religious institute, non-profit, government etc.)
Are genuinely committed to engaging across differences and understand the importance of addressing power dynamics
Are ready to collaborate to help communities work together
Can commit to all scheduled sessions, including two immersive weekend retreat

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Early Deadline — Friday, September 18, 2026

Final Deadline — Sunday, October 18, 2026

TUITION: $2,500

DATES FOR THE 2026-2027 NewGround Leaders Fellowship are as follows:

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 @ 6:30-10:00 pm Orientation Meeting
Dec 11 – 13: Overnight RETREAT (Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027 @ 6:30-10:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 @ 10:00-5:00 pm ALL-DAY
Monday, Feb 22 2027 @ 6:30-10:00 pm (Iftar)
Wednesday, March 17, 2027 @ 6:30-10:00 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 @ 6:30-10:00 pm
Sunday, May 2, 2027 @ 10:00-5:00 pm ALL-DAY
May 21 – 23, 2027: Overnight RETREAT (Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
Wednesday, June 9, 2027 @ 6:30-10:00 pm
Monday, June 21, 2027 @ 7:00-9:30 pm (social event)
Sunday, Sept 12, 2027 @ 10:00-5:00 pm SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, Sept 23, 2027 @ 7:00-9:30 pm. CELEBRATION/CULMINATION

As a NewGround Change-Maker, you will: