Who should apply to this program?
The Hartman Teen Fellowship is designed for motivated and engaged Jewish teens who are committed to Jewish learning and community. Our Fellows, grades 10-12, are excited to dive deeply into an academic program, learning with scholars and faculty of the Hartman Institute, and engaging in meaningful discussions with Jewish peers from across North America. Fellows have big questions about Judaism and the Jewish people and want to play an active role in building a bright Jewish future.
Do I need to know Hebrew to participate?
Classes and texts are taught in English. The Hartman Institute believes that Judaism’s textual tradition – from rabbinic writing to contemporary Jewish thinkers – belong to all Jews. We welcome teens from Jewish schools, public schools, homeschools, and secular schools who are ready to unpack Judaism’s textual tradition to build a stronger Jewish future.
Why does the Fellowship call itself a pluralistic program?
The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to engage in in-depth Jewish learning with Jews from different communities from across North America. This diversity of experience strengthens our community. The Hartman Institute is committed to Jewish peoplehood, understanding that our community is responsible for one another, even as our practices and perspectives may differ. All in-person events are shomer shabbat (Sabbath observant) and all food is certified kosher.
What is the Fellowship time commitment?
We take our Fellows’ ideas and their time seriously and we ask that Fellows take the time commitment seriously. When the program is in session there is a 75-90 minute (average) commitment per week. Throughout the academic calendar that Fellowship:
What is the schedule?
Here is the schedule from the 2023-24 Teen Fellowship:
Who can I contact with additional questions?
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Daniel Braunfeld at [email protected].
