Changing the way young Jewish leaders connect to Judaism and Israel
The Shalom Hartman Institute offers a growing suite of educational initiatives for young Jews between the ages of 15–25 as well as the professionals, educators, and institutions that serve them on college campuses, days schools, summer camps, congregational schools, and youth groups.
For background on the Institute’s commitment to building a pipeline of young Jewish leadership, read this essay by Yehuda Kurtzer and this piece by Jessica Fisher and Daniel Braunfeld.
Hartman offers deep learning opportunities for emerging Jewish leaders at various ages and stages, from high school to gap year to college and beyond.
Our signature year-long supplemental leadership program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that combines ideas, identity, and community. Learn more >
Our flagship gap year program for North Americans between high school and college that features a year of study in Jerusalem alongside Israeli peers. Learn more >
A unique, pluralistic opportunity for students spending a gap-year in Israel to learn with leading scholars, connect with fellow gap-year students, and expand their network. Learn more >
The premier program for college students to engage with the challenges and opportunities facing Israel and the Jewish people through the lens of Jewish texts, values, and ideas. Learn more >
College interns with the Shalom Hartman Institute learn with top scholars about the issues that matter most to Israel and the Jewish people while contributing to an organization focused on Jewish peoplehood, Zionism, and the commitment to Judaism as a compelling force for good in the 21st century. Learn more >
For more information about our Wellspring programs for teens, contact Jessica Fisher. For more information about our Wellspring programs for college students, contact Avigail Schneiman. For more information about Wellspring programs for gap-year students, contact Na’ama Levitz Applbaum.
Ensuring that current and future leaders are inspired by and benefit from the depth and richness of Jewish thought leadership that Hartman offers. Learn more >
The Hartman Institute offers programs and learning opportunities for, and a network of, professionals in Jewish day schools – including heads of school and educators – and in informal Jewish education, including Hillels, summer camps, youth groups, Israel trips, and more. These programs focus on the needs of professionals who are working to offer values-based learning about Jewish identify, Israel, and peoplehood.
The Hartman Educators Network is a growing community for Jewish educators who have already engaged in immersive Hartman learning to support and deepen the intellectual, spiritual, and professional growth inspired by those programs. Learn more >
The Wellspring Summit for Educators brings together leaders from across the educational landscape to learn, connect with colleagues, and think creatively and constructively about education during this most difficult time. Learn more >
For a decade, Hartman has trained key Hillel leaders and educators on college campuses across North America, building a network of more than 100 current professionals and alumni. Learn more >
In partnership with Hillel International, Hartman provides iEngage learning to IACT Coordinators on 30 campuses across North America. Learn more >
Cohorts of educational teams from Jewish day schools learn with leading Hartman scholars and engage with the big ideas that are shaping Israel and the Jewish people today. Learn more >
An intensive learning and leadership program with Hartman faculty in a pluralistic environment, rooted in the Institute’s iEngage curriculum. Learn more >
For more information about Wellspring programs for professionals on campus, in day schools, or at camps, please contact Na’ama Levitz Applbaum.
A Wellspring educational initiative from the Shalom Hartman Institute
A Wellspring educational initiative from the Shalom Hartman Institute
A Wellspring educational initiative from the Shalom Hartman Institute
We are grateful to the following for their generous support of Wellspring programs:
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Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation
The Morningstar Foundation
Rella Feldman
Newton D. and Rochelle F. Becker Foundation
Vice President, Edward Fein Director of Wellspring
Head of Hevruta Gap-Year Program
Director of Teen and Educational Initiatives
Director of Educational Leadership and Engagement
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Associate Director of Wellspring Strategic Partnership and the College Network
Manager of Teen Community & Engagement
Program Coordinator
