fellowship archive
Tehran, Iran
September 19-20, 2005
In partnership with the Tehran Jewish community, Iranian alumni of the Nahum Goldmann Fellowship organized a regional Fellowship in Tehran. This program brought together 25 young participants from across Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz.
program
The Iranian NGF adapted the International Nahum Goldmann Fellowship model into a concise program featuring lectures, workshops, and visits to local organizations and institutions. Highlights included a tour of the Great Synagogue and sightseeing in the historic Jewish quarter.
faculty
The faculty consisted of Iranian NGF alumni. The program also included meetings with the leadership of the Tehran Jewish community, where Fellows exchanged ideas and discussed key communal concerns. The Tehran Jewish Community generously provided accommodations and kosher meals for the participants, further supporting the success of this regional Nahum Goldmann Fellowship.
