Join a global community of changemakers, innovators, and doers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Make a difference in your local community. Leave an impact on the Jewish world. Apply today to be part of the 5th 248 Minneapolis Cohort!
248 is building a global network of Jewish doers in Israel, the U.S., Canada, and Europe. 248 is an initiative of the Partnership2Gether program of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Agency for Israel.
MAIN COMPONENTS OF PROGRAM:
1. Community-building and leadership development through webinars with a global cohort and meetings with a local hub staffed by the MJF Israel Programs Specialist.
2. Implementing an initiative in your local community, with the support of your local cohort, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and global 248 networks.
3. Subsidized immersive travel experiences to Israel and a hosting experience.
4. Optional mentorship experience.
TIMELINE:
The program will commence in November 2021 with 1 webinar and 1-2 local hub meetings per month until June 2022 (6-month program). Contingent on the COVID situation, the cohort will travel to Israel January 27-February 2, 2022. The Partnership cohort from Rehovot, Israel will visit Minneapolis May 11-17, 2022. Learn more at
https://www.248can.net/annual-program.
COST:
There is a $100 deposit due upon acceptance that will be returned after completion of the program. If a 248 participant does not complete the program, the $100 deposit will be donated to the MJF Community Campaign. Travel costs are heavily subsidized by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Agency for Israel. All travel ground costs are covered. Flight stipends are available for all participants.
Applications are due by Friday, December 3rd. Interview notifications will be sent out shortly after. Questions? Email Israel Program Specialist Gabe Herstig at
gherstig@jewishminneapolis.org | learn more at
https://www.248can.net/.