How to Apply

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Applications for the 2013-2014 Shapiro Family Fellowship is now closed. Please check back in August 2013 for information about applying for the 2014-2015 Fellowship class.


What is the goal of the Shapiro Family Fellowship?

The Shapiro Family Fellowship is all about conversations. The goal of the fellowship is to create a New York-based community of young Jews who are passionate about deepening their connections to Israel, to the Jewish people and to each other.

What does the Shapiro Family Fellowship include?

Each fellowship includes:

  • A fully paid 10-day trip to Israel, featuring exclusive meetings with Israeli professionals and experts in the fellows' chosen careers, as well as other leaders;
  • Participation in yearlong programming to be held in the New York area throughout the fellowship year as well as connection to the UJA-Federation of New York young leadership community;
  • Access to the growing community and network of Shapiro Family Fellows, mentors and peers.

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