About This Program
Join a curated cohort of 25 Jewish creators to study contemporary Israel, geopolitics, Jewish history, national security, and the forces shaping how Israel is understood and discussed online.
Learn from leading academics, policy writers, journalists, and national security experts while building the knowledge and skills to turn complex information into compelling narratives for your own audience.
What to Expect
Live in Tel Aviv and study at Reichman University in Herzliya alongside Jewish creators from around the world.
The fellowship combines academic learning, field experiences, a community Shabbaton, and hands-on workshops, culminating in a final digital impact project.
Program Structure
- Academic Learning
Go beyond the headlines through sessions on contemporary Israel, regional geopolitics, Jewish history, national security, and the forces shaping conversations about Israel online. - Field Experiences
Take the learning beyond the classroom through experiences in Jerusalem, the Otef, the North, and other parts of Israel, meeting the people and seeing the places behind the issues you are studying. - Shabbaton Weekend Experience
Come together for a community Shabbat centered on Jewish identity, reflection, connection, and building relationships within the cohort. - Digital Impact
Learn to move from facts and information to narratives that engage digital audiences. Apply what you learn through a final project designed for your own platform and audience. - Join the global Storytellers community with ongoing access to resources, collaborations, events, and opportunities to bring new ideas to life. Alumni are also eligible to apply for the competitive Creator Fund to support projects developed through the fellowship.
Who Is the Fellowship For?
We are looking for Jewish creators actively building audiences online who want to deepen their knowledge of Israel and strengthen their ability to engage with the conversations surrounding it.
Whether Israel is already part of your content or you want the knowledge and confidence to begin engaging with it, the fellowship gives you the context, tools, and community to do so more thoughtfully and effectively.
As a general guideline, applicants should have 7K+ followers on Instagram or TikTok, or an established audience on platforms such as YouTube, Substack, Snapchat, or X.
Exceptions will be considered for creators who demonstrate consistency, strong growth, a distinctive voice, and a genuine commitment to creating content.
Requirements:
- Ages 18–35
- Identify as Jewish
- Fluent in English
- Available for the full duration of the program
- Valid passport (6+ months post-program)
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Alumni of Birthright Israel Onward are not eligible (Classic Birthright or Volunteer trip alumni are welcome)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Beyond the Fellowship
Join the global Storytellers community with ongoing access to resources, collaborations, events, and opportunities to bring new ideas to life. Alumni are also eligible to apply for the competitive Creator Fund to support projects developed through the fellowship.