PROGRAM OUTLINE
- The 2022 cohort will gather for an in-person retreat and continue building connection via eight virtual gatherings and two virtual coaching sessions.
- The 2022 opening retreat will take place from February 25-27 in Northern California.
- Virtual Workshops will take place on Fridays from 11 am-12:30pm PST/ 2pm-3:30pm ET on February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1 & 29, May 13 & 27.
GOALS
The goals of this fellowship are to empower participants to:
- Examine their individual leadership philosophy,
- Sharpen their analysis of intersectionality,
- Learn from Jewish and Latino/x educators and narratives,
- Develop tools for resiliency, and
- Strengthen ties with other Latin-Jewish leaders.
OUTCOMES
As a result of participating in this fellowship, participants will gain:
- Access to the PUENTES alumni network of Latin-Jewish change-makers,
- Insight on a wide range of multicultural experiences from the Jewish and Latin communities,
- An understanding of how Jewish and Latin cultures are complementary to one another and can strengthen the way we lead,
- Tools to more confidently and passionately emerge as holistic community leaders with a strength for bridge-building, and
- Connections to local leadership opportunities.
FAQ
- What is special about participating in the PUENTES Leadership & Resiliency Fellowship? Unlike other fellowships, PUENTES is a culturally-responsive, culturally-sustaining fellowship designed by and for Latin-Jews. Created with the Latin-Jewish community in mind, this fellowship examines Latin-Jewish intersectionality, elevates Jewish and Latin texts and scholarship, and places a special focus on resiliency building.
- Who is eligible to participate in this fellowship? Anyone who identifies as Jewish and Latino/e/x is eligible to apply to participate in this fellowship.
- Is this fellowship restricted to an age category such as young adults? The PUENTES Leadership & Resiliency Fellowship is open to anyone over the age of 21, and prides itself on being intergenerational.
- How much time should someone set aside for this commitment? This experience begins with an in-person retreat and is followed by eight virtual gatherings and two virtual coaching sessions. The 2022 opening retreat dates: February 25-27 in Northern California.Virtual Workshops will take place on Fridays from 11 am-12:30pm PST/ 2pm-3:30pm ET on February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1 & 29, May 13 & 27.
- Can this fellowship be adapted for a geographical region? Yes, and we have already adapted the experience for the Bay Area and Los Angeles communities.
- What is the cost of participation in this fellowship? Thanks to the generosity of our funders, PUENTES has been made possible with significant subsidization. The contribution for this experience is a sliding scale of $250-$500 based on your financial situation. In addition, there will be a modest stipend provided for travel to and from the retreat according to location and distance. For any questions about this or to explore a scholarship, email us at community@jewtina.org.