The MJE FELLOWSHIP is a select cohort of Young Jewish Professionals (YJP's) in NYC who are committed to deepening their Jewish knowledge, increasing their observance of Jewish laws and customs, and connecting to Israel and the Jewish people in a deeper way.  We seek to educate and help produce knowledgeable and passionate Jewish leaders for the future.  We have created a specially-designed curriculum of classes, experiential seminars, Shabbat and holiday experiences, personal study, and mentoring within our unique YJP community in Manhattan. Fellows meet weekly on Wednesday nights for intensive Jewish study and on some Shabbats (2x/month) for services and meals. Fellows also meet for occasional special events, and monthly with an MJE mentor/spiritual life coach. In August 2024, we spend a transformational 8 days in Israel together. The MJE FELLOWSHIPS are awarded for one year, from October 2023 through the Margolius Israel trip in August 2024. Fellows have a variety of Jewish backgrounds, from little or no prior Jewish education to some Jewish day school and formal Jewish education. Virtually none of the Fellows come from an Orthodox background. Fellows are not expected to be observant when entering the Fellowship. We do strongly encourage Fellows to aspire to religious and spiritual growth during this year in their own personal ways.