What are the requirements for joining the Naomi Chazan Fellowship?
- Be aged in your 20s or 30s.
- Be committed to the values of social justice, equality, democracy and human rights.
- Have some experience with Israeli society and politics (for example, spent time there on a post-year-12 gap year program).
- Be committed to, and eager to be involved in, the Jewish community; some experience in a leadership role in the community is preferred
What must I agree to in order to be a part of the Naomi Chazan Fellowship?
- To contribute $2,500 towards the cost of the Fellowship
- To represent the values of NIF Australia with respect
- To participate in the introductory retreat in August/September 2025
- To fully participate in the study tour to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories from 5-12 November 2025 and understand that every aspect of the tour is compulsory
- To participate in the online skills workshops in the lead up to the study tour
- To organise and participate in the end of program action by no later than March 2026
- To have an ongoing relationship and participate in regular check-ins with the cohort and NIF Australia staff and board
What will Fellows have to do as part of the program?
- All the components of the program are compulsory. Fellows must attend the introductory retreat, the study tour to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, the online skills workshop and complete end of program action.
How many people will be part of the Naomi Chazan Fellowship?
- This year we have capacity for up to four Australian fellows to join the program.
- We will also be joined in the Israel study tour by Fellows from across the NIF world including Canada, the UK, and the US. The group will be no larger than 20 people total.
Do I need to already be involved in NIF to apply?
- Previous involvement or participation in NIF events or with NIF programs is preferred, but not required
For more information please contact our Communal Engagement Manager, Elisheva Madar at [email protected]
