2015 NEWGROUND FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

The NewGround fellowship provides the expertise and relationships needed to transform Muslim-Jewish relations and collaborate on issues of shared concern.  The experience builds conflict resolution skills, enhances leadership and creates authentic relationships across community lines – all while providing essential knowledge about religion, culture and history.  The City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission recognizes fellowship alumni for their committed leadership to civic engagement and civil discourse.  Upon completion of the fellowship, you will be bestowed with a certificate from the City of Los Angeles in appreciation of your commitment to strengthening Muslim-Jewish relations.        

Through skill-building workshops, structured dialogue and in-depth education sessions, those who complete the fellowship emerge with the ability and commitment to build lasting partnership and establish a new code of conduct for the Muslim and Jewish communities.  As one fellowship alumna said, the experience “is about exploring what it means to be Muslim and Jewish in America today.”

NewGround encourages applications from emerging leaders in their early twenties to about 40, however all outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications are due September 17th, 2015.

REQUIREMENTS

Fellows are required to commit to all of the following times. Thursday sessions last between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00p.m.
o Session 1: October 23th
o Session 2: November 6th
o Retreat 1: November 21-23rd
o Session 3: December 4th
o Session 4: January 8th
o Session 5: January 22nd
o Session 6: February 5th
o Session 7: February 19th
o Session 8: March 12th
o Session 9: March 26th
o Session 10: April 2nd
o Retreat 2: April 17-19th
o Session 11: April 30th
o Session 12: May 14th
o Session 13: May 28th
o Session 14: June 11th
o Recognition Celebration: June 25th

• Develop and implement a joint Muslim-Jewish project or event to impact the broader Los Angeles Muslim and Jewish communities by June 25th, 2015.  
• Upon acceptance, fellows contribute a $200 donation to NewGround to offset the costs of the experience*

* If $200 provides a financial hardship that would make it difficult to participate, please indicate at the end of your application.