The Experience

Cohort 2 | October 2025 - December 2025

Retreat (5 Days) | Thursday-Monday

November 13-17, 2025 at Isabella Freedman

Leadership Sandbox (6 Virtual Sessions) | 7-8:30pm ET

October 23rd, November 6th, & 20th, December 1st, 4th & 11th

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Applications rolling until September 19, or until the cohort is full

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Nominate a College Student

Cohort 3 | December 2025 - April 2026

Retreat (5 Days) | Thursday-Monday

January 4-8, 2026 at Isabella Freedman

Leadership Sandbox (6 Virtual Sessions) | 7-8:30pm ET

December 8th & 15th, January 19th, February 2nd & 23rd, March 9th

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Applications rolling until September 19, or until the cohort is full

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Nominate a College Student

Who can apply?

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