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 2022-2023 Fellowship HERE. Applications are due by September 30, 2022.
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
2022-23 Program Sessions:
- Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022: Orientation Session
- Oct 28-30, 2022: RETREAT 1 -- Relationship Building (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022: Opening New Paths of Communication
- Wednesday, Nov 30. 2022: Breaking Bias Training
- Sunday, Dec 4, 2022: ALL-DAY: Project Day
- Sunday, Jan 22, 2023: ALL-DAY: Understanding & Navigating Anti-Jewish & Anti-Muslim Bias
- Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023: Israel Palestine Lived Experiences
- Feb 17-19, 2023: RETREAT 2 -- Israel and Palestine (Overnight, Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon)
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Israel & Palestine: What's Left Unsaid
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023: Self-Facilitated Conversations
- March/April 2023: Schedule Small Group Discussions (as per your availability **Ramadan**)
- Wednesday, April 26, 2023: Reserved for Project Work
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Strengthening Leadership on Issues of Anti-Jewish and Anti-Muslim Bias
- Sunday, May 21, 2023: ALL-DAY: Navigating through the Fault Lines Together
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023: Understanding Impact & Strengthening Leadership & Community Engagement
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023: Reflections and Closing
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Culmination/Celebration
- July - Sept 2023: Schedule up to two coaching sessions (as per your availability & need) for support with initiating & troubleshooting courageous conversations for institutional impact.