DILLER TEEN FELLOWS
Program Details:
The Diller Teen Fellows program is a year-long immersive global leadership program inviting teens from six continents and 32 communities to step up, lead their communities, and repair the world. Diller brings together a pluralistic, diverse group of up to 20 Baltimore teens and provide them with the tools, feedback, and guidance you need to experiment, collaborate, and grow as a leader all while exploring your own Jewish identity.
Dates: September 2024 – September 2025
Grades: 11th Grade
Cost: $3,500 – Financial Aid Available – The program cost is heavily subsidized thanks to the Hellen Diller Family Foundation and The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore. The program cost includes monthly workshops, 3-week summer seminar in Israel, multiple shabbatonim, and MORE!
Community Service Hours: 20 Hours
Applications: Open March 18 – May 1
Diller Teen Fellows Will:
- Travel to Israel for a unique, 3-week summer seminar
- Participate in an exchange program with Israeli teens from our sister city, Ashkelon, in Baltimore
- Participate in 12 mifgashim (workshops) over the course of the year
- Be recognized as a young Jewish community leader
- Build a strong connection with Jewish Baltimore and its various institutions
- Complete a tikkun olam give-back project
- Build relationships with other outstanding young people from across the Baltimore community and around the world
Application & Selection Process: Diller Teen Fellows is a competitive leadership program that accepts 20 teens from the Baltimore Jewish community. To be selected,
- Applicants must submit their written application including 2 personal references online by April 16
- Applicants must complete a 30-minute in-person interview with the Diller Coordinator and interview committee
- Applicants must participate in a 2-hour, activity based group interview
- Program acceptances will be announced the first week of June 2023.
4Front Signature Program Applications
Event Details4Front Signature Program Applications
Applications for 2024-2025 Signature Programs will be open March 18 – May 1!
Open to Jewish Teens going into 9-12th grades.
Teens can apply to take part in transformative, immersive teen leadership programs. Programs include:
Peer Leadership Fellows: September – May, Grades 10th & 11th
- Become a community activator and develop real-world skills in peer-to-peer engagement and community organizing through a paid internship experience.
- Highlights: 2 immersive retreats, nationally-recognized trainings, earning $250 in a paid internship
Diller Teen Fellows: September– September, Grade 11
- Grow as a leader, give back to your community, and explore your Jewish identity in this global leadership program that connects Jewish teens from 32 communities around the world.
- Highlights: 3-week summer experience in Israel, 3 weekend retreats, one week hosting an Israeli teen from Ashkelon in your home
Social Innovation Fellowship: November – March, Grades 9-12th
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set to create your own social startup inspired by Jewish values to tackle problems in your community.
- Highlights: A NYC overnight, mentorship and networking with real business leaders, a ‘shark tank’ style pitch competition
Teen Service Council: September – May, Grades 9-10th
- Collaborate with peers to create fun, meaningful opportunities for local teens to give back, while growing your own skills and connections.
- Highlights: Hands-on service with diverse organizations, developing self-management and leadership skills
4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Event Details4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2024-2025 signature programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
- Diller Teen Fellows- Rising 11th Grade | Sept – Sept
- Peer Leadership Fellows – Rising 10th and 11th Grade | Sept – May
- Social Innovation Fellowship – Rising 9th – 12th Grade | Nov – April
- Teen Service Council – Rising 9th – 10th Grade | Sept – May
4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Event Details4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2024-2025 signature programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
- Diller Teen Fellows- Rising 11th Grade | Sept – Sept
- Peer Leadership Fellows – Rising 10th and 11th Grade | Sept – May
- Social Innovation Fellowship – Rising 9th – 12th Grade | Nov – April
- Teen Service Council – Rising 9th – 10th Grade | Sept – May
For more information, contact Barak Stockler at [email protected]