RAJE - The Russian American Jewish Experience RAJE - The Russian American Jewish Experience. RAJE is an evolving organization committed to sparking Jewish life in Russian American society. As the Russian Division of Gateways, we are passionate about building a community that embraces Russian speaking Jews from all walks of life. The core of RAJE is our Fellowship Programming.
RAJE Leadership Fellowship Adventure – Discovery – Connection Your gift from the Jewish People: FREE trip to Europe and Israel The RAJE Leadership Fellowship features: * 10 sessions during the spring semester * Meetings with prominent Jewish leaders * FREE trip to Europe and Israel 'To represent the Jewish people you have to know what the Jewish people represent' Spots are limited! Registration is now open for the spring 13 semester! Apply now!

A gift of adventure, discovery and connection:

As a nation we depend on the youth of each generation to carry the torch of Jewish continuity. That is why the Jewish community is willing to gift talented young people with a unique opportunity to experience the adventure and essence of connection by exploring their Jewish identity and developing their own unique leadership potential.  

The RAJE Leadership Fellowship

The Leadership Fellowship is an elite program, uniquely designed for Russian American Jewish students and young professionals.

The program goals are:

  • Enable participants to investigate many of the core spiritual/philosophical ideas that make the Jewish people unique, with an eye on what this teaches us about

    Jewish leadership and

    responsibility
  • Interact with leaders and exceptional people in the Jewish world, hear their stories, and develop a first hand understanding of what it takes to be a Jewish leader
  • A hands on exploration of Jewish identity through an unforgettable

    tour of Europe and Israel

Program details:

Participants in the Leadership Fellowship meet for a total of 10 sessions during the semester. The sessions will feature:

  • A lecture or interactive program exploring major Jewish ideas.
  • Meeting with famous Jewish leaders from all walks of life: CEO’s of large companies, heads of organizations and political leaders

An advanced program option is available for select students featuring:

  • An exploration of core Jewish texts

  • Hebrew language course

There will be two Shabbat seminars. These weekend retreats will feature presentations by renowned Jewish educators, interactive workshops and exciting social programs. All meetings, classes and weekend seminars are mandatory.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for a trip to Israel and Eastern Europe.

Spots are limited! Registration is now open for the spring semester program! Apply now

If your application passes an initial review, you will be contacted to arrange for an interview.

For more email: leadership@rajeusa.com

To represent Jewish people you have to know what the Jewish people represent

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