Winter 2027_Virtual Cohort Application

Rekindle Fellowship Application
Thank you for your interest in the Rekindle Fellowship! We’re excited to launch our first virtual cohort and that you’re considering joining a growing community of Black and Jewish leaders committed to building relationships, deepening understanding, and taking action together. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you’re ready. Space is limited, and applications will close once the cohort is full.

A Meaningful Commitment
The Rekindle Fellowship is designed to be a transformational experience—for you, for the relationships you build, and for your community. Getting the most out of the Fellowship requires showing up fully and engaging throughout the experience.

The Fellowship includes your attendance at five 2-hour virtual sessions, held on Zoom. You are expected to attend all of these but at a minimum, Fellows must attend 4 of the 5 sessions, including the first and last, in order to graduate. If you already know that you have conflicts with multiple scheduled sessions, this may not be the right time to apply.

As a Rekindle Fellow, I commit to:

Participate fully in each of the five seminars, from beginning to end, without interruption. This includes being on camera and ready to participate for the full 2 hours each session.
Complete the assigned readings in advance so I can come prepared to engage in the discussion.
Be present, curious, and open to learning from the other Fellows throughout the experience.

The virtual cohort will convene on the following dates, all from 7-9pm ET. Sessions will be held on Zoom. Links will be shared ahead of each session.

Session 1: Sunday, January 31

Session 2: Tuesday, February 9

Session 3: Monday, February 22

Session 4: Sunday, February 28

Session 5: Sunday, March 7

Date TBD: Optional 6th session on Israel / Gaza

Time to Apply!
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Have you participated in a Rekindle program in the past (Juneteenth, Exodus Dinner, holiday party, etc)? If so, tell us about your experience. If not, feel free to skip this.
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We are committed to making this fellowship accessible to all applicants. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or accommodations we can provide.
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In ten sentences or less, tell us why you want to be a Rekindle Fellow. What excites you about joining the Rekindle community? What are you hoping to learn, discuss, and/or experience? Why are you specifically applying for the Virtual Cohort?
It is important that you know that Rekindle is NOT an introduction to racial justice in this country. There are lots of DEI 101 programs for learning the history and how we got to this point. Instead, we're focused on discussing where we go from here. So tell us: where are you on your racial equity journey? Feel free to list any racial equity trainings you’ve attended, books you’ve read, and where you are in your journey towards social justice.
Rekindle is not a class, it's a community of changemakers. We want to empower changemakers with new knowledge, new connections, and new understandings. How are you a changemaker in your city (or nationally)?
In one to two paragraphs, please insert your professional bio below, which we will share with the other Fellows. In addition to the typical stuff – education, work, awards and accomplishments, etc. – include things like what you do for fun, tell us about your family, and what motivates you. What do you want other Fellows to know about you?
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Full Participation: As a Fellow, I commit to full participation in the Fellowship, including attending at least 4 of the 5 sessions, with participation in all 5 strongly encouraged. Attendance at the first and last sessions is required for graduation.
Financial Contribution: Fellowship participation includes a $200 deposit, which is fully refundable upon graduation if I attend at least 4 of the 5 sessions, including the first and last sessions. Upon graduation, all or part of my deposit may be converted to a donation or be refunded to me. If $200 is not feasible, Rekindle offers a “pay what you can” option, and no one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Confidentiality: The Rekindle Fellowship is a confidential space where Fellows can openly discuss matters related to their careers, families, faith, and personal and professional challenges. I agree to respect the confidentiality of what is shared by other Fellows, whether at the seminar table or in other Fellowship settings.
Media Release: I give Rekindle permission to use my image, likeness, and professional biography in publicity materials, press releases, and other communications about the Fellowship. I release Rekindle and its leadership from claims related to such use, including claims of libel, slander, or invasion of privacy.
Individual Responsibility: I understand that Rekindle facilitators coordinate and facilitate the Fellowship, while building relationships with other Fellows—during and beyond the Fellowship—is my responsibility. Rekindle provides a platform for connection and collective action to advance social justice, and I commit to making the most of those opportunities.
Hold Harmless: I agree to indemnify and defend Rekindle leadership and associated parties against claims, damages, costs, or expenses that may arise from my use of or presence at facilities where Fellowship activities are held.
Civil Dialogue: I understand that the Fellowship is grounded in dialogue, including respectful and active listening to perspectives different from my own. When I disagree, I commit to engaging with others in a civil and respectful manner.
Commitment to Action: Rekindle is a Fellowship focused on action. Some actions will be individual and others will be collaborative. I understand that participation involves real work and a volunteer commitment during the Fellowship, and I commit to continuing to contribute to the work of social justice after the Fellowship ends.
Communication: I agree to share my email address and cellphone number with the Fellowship community. I will respond to communications from the Rekindle team, including completing evaluations after each session, and will make a good-faith effort to respond to other Fellows, even if I need to decline a connection or opportunity.
Ethics: I commit to holding myself to high ethical standards, both personally and professionally, grounded in integrity, honor, respect, service, and compassion.

Rekindle Fellowship Application

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