Maximize Your Potential
The Nitzavim Fellowship empowers gap-year students to become confident and inspired change-makers on their college campus.
Gain the skills and confidence to make a meaningful contribution to the Jewish community.
As a gap year student in Israel, we know that your time is precious. The Nitzavim Fellowship consists of twelve combined in-person classes at Hebrew University and virtual classes online featuring some of the greatest educators in Israel.
Through implementation of entrepreneurial tools and mindset, you will gain the knowledge needed to design and implement projects that create meaningful impact, connection and understanding on your college campus while at the same time exploring issues that you will face, such as diverse expressions of Jewish identity, anti-Semitism, and Israel. These are the life skills you need to be an impactful leader on campus and in your community.
What Our Students Say
Joshua Shain
Columbia University / Orayta
“Nitzavim has given me the information I need to bring a positive outlook to campus revolving around Israel and Jewish topics. Had this Fellowship not existed, I wouldn’t have been thinking about the change that I can make.”
Nava Lippman
Cornell University / MMY
“Through Nitzavim, I was given the opportunity to meet and work with other gap year students across a wide variety of seminaries and yeshivas. Together, we learned how to approach our futures at secular college and I now feel prepared to become a leader of the Jewish community on campus next year!”
Amalya Knapp
UPenn / MMY
“Nitzavim has been an incredible resource, exposing me to topics that are sure to come up in college next year and instilling in me tools to become a leader in Penn’s Jewish community.”
Aiden Harow
Emory / Aish Gesher
“Being a part of Nitzavim has allowed me take an active role in the future of the Jewish community rather than being a helpless bystander. The amazing classes and mentorship opportunities have given me invaluable leadership insights and helped me develop and hone skills that will be useful in my future endeavors.”
Ophra Atar
University of Chicago / Amit
“Being a part of Nitzavim has allowed me to put a goal to my learning experiences this year, and has directed me towards achieving a productive outcome of my core beliefs. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to grow and be inspired by so many diverse voices. I truly feel I have become part of an impactful and active community.”
Devorah Wertheimer
MIT / Midreshet Lindenbaum
“Through my involvement in the Nitzavim Fellowship, I’ve gained a newfound sense of responsibility and passion for ensuring the longevity of the Jewish nation, as well as the tools and connections to channel these feelings into meaningful actions.”
Saul Hakim
Binghamton / Moreshet Yerushalayim
“The Nitzavim Fellowship enabled me to better prepare myself to be a leader on my campus and connect with dozens of other passionate students who are committed to making a difference in their communities.”
Ben Marcus
Brown / Aish Gesher
“The Nitzavim Fellowship has provided me an invaluable experience that every young Jewish leader should take advantage of. The informational lectures on Israeli history and controversial topics as well as unique insights into the university world have equipped me with the resources and preparation to make a real, impactful difference in the world regarding the reputation and continuity of Judaism.”
Tobi Katz
Binghamton / Machon Maayan
“I enjoyed being a part of the Nitzavim Fellowship since I was able to learn more about the leadership tools needed to advocate for Israel on college campuses. I can now apply these tools to all areas of advocacy to make an impact around me.”
Niv Leibowitz
Princeton / Orayta
“I really enjoyed connecting with like minded peers who want to solve problems in the Jewish community. This network Will remain with me for a lifetime.”
Rivka Yellin
Barnard / MMY
“I learned to expand my interaction beyond my smaller communities and understand the importance of being an active member of the larger Jewish world. I also developed deep connections to fellow peers who are on a similar trajectory as myself, connections that I hope to continue for many years to come.”
Kayla Hutt
NYU / Midreshet Moriah
“I am so proud to have been part of the Nitzavim Fellowship Pilot Year. I learned so much about what it means to be a Jewish leader through the amazing courses and resources the program has provided. I look forward to seeing its growth and the projects it produces!”
Maurice Korish
Stamford / Orayta
“Nitzavim has fueled my passion to introduce Jews to the values of Judaism and spread a message of positivity about Judaism to everyone – even to non-Jews who might have misconceptions about Judaism.”
Devorah Moise
TBD / MMY
“I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to be part of Nitzavim. Meeting so many people who care so deeply about the future of Am Yisrael has really empowered me to do all that I can to make a positive contribution.”
Leadership Training Done Right
When we say you'll become a leader, we mean it. You'll learn tools for life.
- Creating advantage through an entrepreneurial mindset
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strategic decision making
- How to manage a team
- Navigating power relationships
- Social media marketing and influence
- Advocacy skills to benefit Israel and the Jewish People
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Making a convincing case for your solution
Project-Oriented Learning
With the help of our team and your peers, you'll build your own initiative. This will push you to think critically, gain a sense of purpose, and develop your communication and collaboration skills.
It’s what you need to lead and succeed.
Fun Trips and Experiences
Experience Israel from an entirely new vantage point. Join our unique and inspiring Shabbat program. Make new friends who share your values and desire to make the world a better place. They may even be going to your college next year.
Program Benefits
3 credits from Hebrew U
Receive thousands of dollars in credits from Hebrew University
Certificate of completion
Signed by the Chief Rabbi and President of Israel
Ongoing support on campus
Through our WIZDM online platform, you'll stay connected to friends and receive ongoing support from our staff for your projects
Where you'll find our graduates
“Nitzavim has given me the information I need to bring a positive outlook to campus revolving around Israel and Jewish topics. Had this Fellowship not existed, I wouldn’t have been thinking about the change that I can make.”
“Through Nitzavim, I was given the opportunity to meet and work with other gap year students across a wide variety of seminaries and yeshivas. Together, we learned how to approach our futures at secular college and I now feel prepared to become a leader of the Jewish community on campus next year!”
“Nitzavim has been an incredible resource, exposing me to topics that are sure to come up in college next year and instilling in me tools to become a leader in Penn’s Jewish community.”
“Being a part of Nitzavim has allowed me take an active role in the future of the Jewish community rather than being a helpless bystander. The amazing classes and mentorship opportunities have given me invaluable leadership insights and helped me develop and hone skills that will be useful in my future endeavors.”
“Being a part of Nitzavim has allowed me to put a goal to my learning experiences this year, and has directed me towards achieving a productive outcome of my core beliefs. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to grow and be inspired by so many diverse voices. I truly feel I have become part of an impactful and active community.”
“Through my involvement in the Nitzavim Fellowship, I’ve gained a newfound sense of responsibility and passion for ensuring the longevity of the Jewish nation, as well as the tools and connections to channel these feelings into meaningful actions.”
“The Nitzavim Fellowship enabled me to better prepare myself to be a leader on my campus and connect with dozens of other passionate students who are committed to making a difference in their communities.”
“The Nitzavim Fellowship has provided me an invaluable experience that every young Jewish leader should take advantage of. The informational lectures on Israeli history and controversial topics as well as unique insights into the university world have equipped me with the resources and preparation to make a real, impactful difference in the world regarding the reputation and continuity of Judaism.”
“I enjoyed being a part of the Nitzavim Fellowship since I was able to learn more about the leadership tools needed to advocate for Israel on college campuses. I can now apply these tools to all areas of advocacy to make an impact around me.”
“I really enjoyed connecting with like minded peers who want to solve problems in the Jewish community. This network Will remain with me for a lifetime.”
“I learned to expand my interaction beyond my smaller communities and understand the importance of being an active member of the larger Jewish world. I also developed deep connections to fellow peers who are on a similar trajectory as myself, connections that I hope to continue for many years to come.”
“I am so proud to have been part of the Nitzavim Fellowship Pilot Year. I learned so much about what it means to be a Jewish leader through the amazing courses and resources the program has provided. I look forward to seeing its growth and the projects it produces!”
“I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to be part of Nitzavim. Meeting so many people who care so deeply about the future of Am Yisrael has really empowered me to do all that I can to make a positive contribution.”
“Nitzavim has fueled my passion to introduce Jews to the values of Judaism and spread a message of positivity about Judaism to everyone – even to non-Jews who might have misconceptions about Judaism.”
Leadership Training
Done Right
When we say you’ll become a leader, We mean it.
You’ll learn tools for life.
You’ll learn tools for life.
- Creating advantage through entrepreneurial mindset
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strategic decision making
- How to manage a team
- Navigating power relationships
- social media marketing and influence
- Advocacy skills to benefit Israel and the Jewish People
- Effective communication and public speaking
- making a convincing case for your solution
