ONWARD STORYTELLERS
Storytellers is an empowerment and skill-building initiative in Israel for emerging Jewish movers and shakers of all backgrounds who seek to expand their leadership in the digital age
IMPACT INCUBATOR
A first-of-its-kind 10-day immersive leadership journey for established thought leaders with a curiosity to expand what it means to lead in the digital age.
June 29 – July 10, 2025
Ages 18-35
Fully Subsidized
INCLUDES
Hotel accommodations throughout Israel
All programming | Medical insurance
Optional group flight from NYC
Most meals are not included
OVERVIEW
On this fully subsidized journey guided by world-class experts, you'll travel throughout Israel, build storytelling skills, sharpen your brand, and hone tools to amplify your voices to audiences globally. Along the way, you'll have the space to collaborate, push creative boundaries, and experiment alongside a community of visionary peers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
We are living through a moment that calls for bold leadership. Travelers on Impact Incubator will grapple with the big question: How can I expand my influence while embracing my Jewish identity? If you feel motivated to find your answer, Impact Incubator will give you the space to get there.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Embark on a 10-day journey throughout Israel, designed to elevate your storytelling, leadership, and personal brand:
- Expert-Led Workshops | Hone your storytelling, media strategy, and leadership skills while experimenting with how to weave Judaism into your platform
- Immersive Experiences | Discover Israel’s creative hubs, spiritual landscapes, and cultural complexities with a lens that blends ancient wisdom with contemporary perspectives
- Content Creation | Collaborate with fellow creators and elevate your brand in real-time.
- Post-Trip Mentorship | Keep the momentum going with three months of tailored support from the Storytellers team.
ELIGIBILITY
We are building a select cohort of established creatives, thought-leaders, or community organizers across all fields who are dedicated to the ever-changing digital landscape. This group will shape how the world sees the Jewish People/Israel and inspire others to embrace their own Jewish voices.
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
NOTE: Eligible candidates are age 18-35, identify as Jewish, and are fluent in English. Applicants must be available for the full program and can NOT have spent three or more consecutive months in Israel post-high school, or participated in a prior Onward program.
REICHMAN FELLOWSHIP
A 4-week Fellowship based at Reichman University and designed for emerging/aspiring thought leaders across all fields – Find your voice. Expand your influence. Ignite your power.
July 1 – July 29, 2025
Ages 18-35
Mostly Subsidized | $499
INCLUDES
Tel Aviv apartment, dorm, or hostel accommodations
All programming | Medical insurance
Optional group flight from NYC
Most meals are not included
OVERVIEW
Whether you are a budding social media influencer or a policy activist, having a robust online platform is integral to being a contemporary leader. Fellows will master the latest tools in social media and learn how to fearlessly and authentically weave their Jewish identity into an online presence that inspires and connects.
Over the past year, many emerging young leaders have grappled with how to use their online platforms to talk about Israel and/or Judaism for fear of a potential backlash and because they're not confident in what to say or how to say it. Storytellers is designed to give you the tools you need to embrace your full identity.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Participants will live together in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, with most of the course based at Reichman University’s campus in Herzlia. The Fellowship is a series of media lab workshops, field trips, and expert lectures designed to generate the following outcomes:
- Mastery in how to build influence using social media tools while weaving in your own narrative
- Co-create and strengthen your network of experts and peers
- Gain tactics to better navigate backlash and opposition
- Embrace a greater understanding of your history as a Jewish person and Israel’s geopolitical realities
Mentorship is offered for three months following the Fellowship
ELIGIBILITY
We are building a select cohort of aspiring and emerging movers and shakers across all fields looking to expand their leadership and grow their platform online. Applicants have a track record of content creation – social media, other media, literature, articles, events, etc. – and seek to explore their Jewish roots.
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
NOTE: Eligible candidates are age 18-35, identify as Jewish, and are fluent in English. Applicants must be available for the full program and can NOT have spent three or more consecutive months in Israel post-high school, or participated in a prior Onward program.