The Campus Commons Approach
The Bronfman Fellowship and Campus Commons envisions a future led by people who see the world through a lens broader than their own and who value Jewish learning as an instrument for discovery, creativity, and change.
The Campus Commons core curriculum is brought to life through the lens of each cohort’s unique staff and faculty. We bring together a diverse team that embodies pluralism and offers a wide range of lived experiences and approaches to bridge-building.
Foundations of Bridge-Building
Skills-based sessions rooted in the latest research in social psychology. Topics include motivators and drivers, reflective listening, constructive questions, self regulation and awareness, and setting the tone.
Dialogue Lab
Small group, facilitated discussion focused on topics chosen by students. Each lab follows a structured protocol designed to support reflection, skill-building, and personal growth.
Homegroup
A space of reflection, learning, and community- building within a small group of 10 students led by our graduate-school mentors . Includes bridge-building foundations such as building trust, intention setting, and relationship building.
Jewish Text Study
Small-group text study led by a diverse team of expert faculty. Topics include containing multitudes, testing boundaries, speech beyond speech, storytelling and experience, and the ideal 'chevruta' [study partner].
Implementation Workshops
Virtual, small-group sessions throughout the semester to workshop leadership in-action on campus. Choose from four focus tracks: Interfaith, Intrafaith, Service, or Student Government and Administration.
Campus Commons Internship
Mentorship, facilitation training, and funding to support participants in the design of their own on-campus projects based on their learning from Campus Commons. All Campus Commons cohort members are eligible to apply.