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
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
Are you inspired to become a Change-Maker?
Apply for the 2021-2022 Fellowship HERE. Applications are due by November 15, 2021.
Please contact tasneem@muslimjewishnewground.org for additional information regarding the fellowship.
2021-22 Program Sessions:
- Dec 10-12, 2021: RETREAT 1 -- Relationship Building (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, Jan 12th: Session 1 -- Closing the Gaps
- Wednesday, Jan 26th: Session 2 -- Breaking Bias Training
- Sunday, Feb 13th: ALL-DAY -- Understanding & Navigating Anti-Jewish & Anti-Muslim Bias
- Sunday, Feb 27th: ALL-DAY -- Project Day (Homeless Advocacy)
- March 4 - 6, 2022: RETREAT 2 -- Israel and Palestine (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, March 30th: Session 3 -- Power-mapping: Self and Organizational/Community Assessment
- Wednesday, May 11th: Session 4 -- Strengthening Leadership on Issues of Anti-Jewish & Anti-Muslim bias
- Wednesday, May 25th: Session 5 -- Navigating through the Fault Lines Together
- Wednesday, June 15th: Session 6 -- Reflections & Closing
- Wednesday, June 29th: Culmination/Celebration