The Experience

Cohort 2 | October 2025 - December 2025

5-Day Retreat | Thursday-Monday

November 6-10, 2025 at Stony Point Center

6 Interactive Zoom sessions | 7-8:30pm ET on Thursdays

October 9th & 22nd, November 13th & 20th, December 9th & 11th

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Priority Deadline June 30th

Additional spots will be filled on a rolling basis through September 19

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Cohort 3 | December 2025 - April 2026

5-Day Retreat | Monday-Thursday

January 4-8, 2026 at Isabella Freedman

6 Interactive Zoom sessions | 7-8:30pm ET on Mondays

December 15th, January 19th, February 2nd & 23rd, March 23rd, April 13th

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Priority Deadline June 30th

Additional spots will be filled on a rolling basis through October

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Who can apply?

We are looking for Jewish students with diverse leadership experience who seek out opportunities for intellectual growth.

Each cohort of Bridge Builders will be 40 students and comprise a mixture of people who are and are not formally involved in Jewish life on campus. Participants must be a full-time college students who identify as Jewish and have completed at least one year of college.

Too young? Fill out our interest form here!

Know someone who would be great? Nominate them here!

What will I experience?

What will I experience?

  • Grow your ability to navigate differences, manage tough conversations, and lead with empathy and confidence.

  • Real-world dialogue through small-group discussions, interactive exercises, Dialogue Labs (examples here).

  • Explore core Jewish texts and ideas related to pluralism, led by a diverse team.

  • Build deep friendships and connections in a cohort of 40 with Jewish students across North America from a wide range of backgrounds.

  • Take a step back from everyday campus life on a 5-day retreat to reflect, have fun, and return with fresh energy, skills, and ideas.

  • Engage in dynamic Zoom sessions for continued learning and reflection before and after the in-person seminar.

  • Apply to receive mentorship and support as you design your own stipended, campus-based project inspired by the experience.

  • Receive a Certificate in Relationship Building Across Difference upon completion.

  • Access to the robust Bronfman alumni community with opportunities & connections

Commitment to Financial Accessibility: We have limited stipends available for those whose ability to participate in our program is limited by work, expenses, or other circumstances, This will not affect eligibility. No one will be asked to produce any financial documents. Reach out to sophia@bronfman.org to request.