The 2026 Cohort is for rabbis and cantors who are committed to social justice and are looking for sustained support, tools, and a peer community to turn passion into power within congregational life. The Fellowship centers social justice in Jewish leadership that is rooted in text and tradition, strengthened by organizing skills, and sustained through relationships so Reform Jewish values lead to meaningful, lasting impact in communities nationwide. This year will include a focus on non-partisan ways to engage in the 2026 election.
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Deadline March 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the timing of the cohort?
The cohort will begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with an in-person gathering in New Brunswick, NJ from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. (Specific details to follow.) The cohort will end in December 2026 with a gathering during the Union for Reform Judaism Biennial.
Is this in person, on Zoom, or hybrid?
The cohort will begin with a half-day in-person learning session on Tuesday, March 10 with an option to join via zoom. The subsequent, monthly sessions will take place over zoom.
What is the time commitment?
The Cohort members are expected to attend the launch, attend a one hour Zoom session every 4-6 weeks.
Is there a fee to participate?
Thanks to generous funding there is no fee to participate.
What is the expectation of cohort members?
Participants will share one example of something they did as a result of the fellowship. This may include, a sermon, op-ed, congregational newsletter article, lesson plan, text study, resource, learning sessions, or something else that the cohort member creates.
Who can apply?
The cohort is designed for Rabbis and Cantors. The Union for Reform Judaism supports the Central Conference of American Rabbis’ and American Conference of Cantors’ standards in determining usage of the titles rabbi and/or cantor in the context of our Movement-wide conferences, publications, and social media platforms. Those who meet the guidelines are eligible.
I have participated in a prior Rabbi RAC Fellowship, can I participate again?
Yes, this cohort is different from past iterations including new learning opportunities.
I can’t commit to the entire cohort, is there a way to still participate?
We are excited that you are interested in learning with us. If you cannot commit to the whole cohort, we will be offering other trainings as part of our ongoing Moral Leadership in Challenging Times series. These will be drop-in online trainings that only require a one-time commitment.
We look forward to working with you and learning together!
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