Want to stay connected to the Jewish community? Here are some awesome opportunities to learn, network with professionals in your field, and possibly earn a stipend!
Partners in Torah: This is a one-on-one learning fellowship through weekly phone calls with a professional in your area of study or work. Topics range from Jewish philosophy, ethics, holidays and more! After the program, you will receive a stipend ($75 – $200) and gain professional networking through an internship, job, or any opportunities your mentor can provide. To apply for this program, click here.
Jerusalem U: Busy schedule but still want to learn? AND make money? Watch one of five awesome film series, complete the requirements, and earn yourself a $100 stipend! Sign up here.
Bring Back Shabbat: Host your own Shabbat meals or join your local community! To host your own Shabbat, click here. They will reimburse you up to $10 per guest to invite up to 20 friends for a Shabbat Dinner! To find Shabbat meals near you, click here.
In NYC:
- MJE: For young Jewish professionals, with little or no background in Judaism interested in connecting more to each other, to Judaism and to the community at large. MJE runs a wide range of inclusive, engaging and innovative programs, including Shabbat Dinners, holiday events and parties, classes, beginner services, and much more. For more info, visit www.jewishexperience.org
- Open Up Washington Heights: Live in Washington Heights? Want to be part of an accepting, warm, and vibrant community of Jews just like you? Interested in meeting old and new neighbors, promoting partnership events, and helping to build support for new programs/ideas? Open Up Washington Heights is a cross-community effort focused on building stronger ties between the great Jews who live in this neighborhood, with beginers services, shabbat and holiday programing, and more! To learn more email: JewsInTheHeights@gmail.com