Maimonides Leaders Fellowship

Maimonides Leaders Fellowship

Organization: MEOR INC
Geographic Scope: Leading U.S. campuses
Target Audience: Most promising Jewish students

Program Description

MEOR's Maimonides Leaders Fellowship provides Jewish students on leading U.S. campuses with a unique opportunity to explore Judaism at a level of depth and sophistication commensurate with their academic skills and aspirations. In a dynamic and open environment, students are introduced to classical Jewish philosophy, the relevance of Jewish wisdom to contemporary issues, and Jewish perspectives on life's most challenging questions.

Program Components

• One-on-One Learning: Customized personal journeys of Jewish growth with a guide who encourages critical thinking, in-depth questioning, and open discussion without boundaries
• Shabbat on Campus: Weekly unique and inviting Shabbat experiences with home-cooked meals, company, singing, and lively discussion (registration required)
• Women's Programming: Opportunities for young women to discover, explore, and celebrate Judaism together, including discussions on gender roles, relationships, work-life balance, Jewish traditions, and women's leadership

Follow-up Program

Maimonides II: Offers students who completed Maimonides Leaders Fellows program the opportunity to pursue aspects of Jewish knowledge and experiences desired most through classes, guest speakers, group discussions, one-on-one learning sessions, Shabbatons, field trips, and more. Students complete a minimum number of semester hours by tailoring their learning experience to specific interests.

Mission

To create a vibrant Jewish future led by a new generation that is literate in Jewish wisdom, culture, and heritage; inspired by a deep personal identity; committed to strong Jewish values; and engaged in Jewish community, civic life, and support of Israel.

Contact Information

Address: 11723 Stonington Place, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 Phone: 212.444.1020 Email: info@meor.org