Akiva: The Jewish Camp Leadership Institute Application
Completed applications are due by Friday, October 23
About Akiva: The Jewish Camp Leadership Institute
Akiva: The Jewish Camp Learning Institute is a 20-month cohort program for experienced leaders of Jewish overnight camps. Recognizing the unique role camp leaders play in shaping Jewish life, Akiva Institute invites participants into a rich experience of Jewish learning and personal reflection through the exploration of Jewish texts, traditions, values, rituals, and ideas. Through five immersive seminars, biweekly small-group text-study, mentorship, summer site visits, and a capstone project, Akiva Institute supports participants in deepening their Jewish knowledge, strengthening their identities as Jewish leaders, and bringing fresh perspectives on the unique potential for Jewish camp as a setting for jofyul Jewish learning and living.
Eligible Candidates
At FJC, we value diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a cohort that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills. We firmly believe that inclusivity strengthens our work and enhances the impact of our field.
Akiva Institute is designed for senior camp professionals, including Executive Directors, Camp Directors, Associate Directors, and other year-round leaders who help shape Jewish life and learning at camp.
Participants should:
- have at least three years of camp leadership experience.
- have not had extensive formal training in Jewish studies or Jewish education.
- be open to personal Jewish learning and reflection.
- be comfortable learning in a pluralistic Jewish environment.
- be eager to strengthen the Jewish educational vision of their camp.
- bring curiosity, humility, and readiness to grow.
- be prepared to participate fully in seminars, small-group learning, faculty advising, summer site visits, and the capstone project.
- have the support of camp and board leadership to participate fully.
Before completing this application, please be sure to thoroughly review all program information at jewishcamp.org/akiva with your supervisor to confirm that you are available for all program dates and that you have the support of your camp to apply. If cost is a barrier to participation, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to Amy Meltzer at amy.meltzer@jewishcamp.org.
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