Fellowship Archive
CUERNEVACA, MEXICO | JUNE 20-27 2016
Following a few months after the regional Fellowship that took place in Cuba in February, as part of the investment in Latin America, 46 Fellows from 19 Jewish communities around the world took part in the 28th International Nahum Goldmann Fellowship in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Program
The week-long program brought together a geographically, religiously, and ideologically diverse group to explore the theme of Global Jewish Communities in Transformation.
- Biblical Perspectives on Ethical Issues
- Judaism, Diaspora, and Neighborhood
- Women in Ancient Texts & Jews that We Are
Faculty
Rabbi Saul Berman: Adjunct Professor, Columbia University School of Law
Prof. Charlotte Fonrobert: Assoc. Prof. of Religious Studies (in Judaism), Stanford University
Prof. Ismar Schorsch: President, Memorial Foundation, Professor of Jewish History and former Chancellor, Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Prof. Steven Windmueller: Professor Jewish Communal Service, Hebrew Union College
Prof. Daniel Fainstein: Dean, Universidad Hebraica, Mexico
Prof. Channa Pinchasi: Research Fellow, The Shalom Hartman Institute, Director, Be’eri School for Teacher Education
Prof. Jacob J. Schacter: University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought, Yeshiva University
MORE ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
Recognizing the rapidly shifting global landscape, this Fellowship sought to explore the nature of changes and challenges facing different Jewish communities around the world. Lectures on topics such as Trauma and Transcendence, Contemporary Jewish Identity in Transformation, and Israeli Communities in Transformation, provided rich material for the Fellows to consider a range of questions about their own Jewish identities and future scenarios for their home communities.
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Testimonials
I loved the openness in all the sessions. I found this to be a uniquely open environment – much appreciated.
I am very appreciative and honored to now call myself an Alumni of the NGF. I am grateful for the opportunity and impassioned about the future.
It was an eye-opening event for me and I hope to be part of this warm family in the future.
The Fellowship left me with a feeling of clarity, tranquility and hope. Never before had I found a space where my passion for Jewish history and culture was shared by so many others. It was a wonderful experience in every way.
The diversity that you provide in this program stimulates tolerance and I think it is essential for our survival as a people and as communities.
If you would like to submit any photos or testimonials please contact us at ngf@mfjc.org
