San Francisco Cohort
Our pilot cohort. Twenty fellows across the Bay Area come together for nine months of deep discussion, mentorship, and civic action. Applications are open now.
At a Glance
| Location | San Francisco — dinners will be rotated among private rooms in restaurants, cool corporate spaces, and other local venues in SF Proper. |
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| Dates | January 2027 – November 2027 (exact dates to be announced) |
| Cohort Size | 20 fellows |
| Nomination Deadline | October 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | October 15, 2026 |
A Preview of the Dinner Series
January 2027
The Tech Frontier: Identity, Values, and Venture Capital. Hosted inside a Bay Area tech startup, fellows sit down with a founder and venture capitalist for an off-the-record conversation on navigating Silicon Valley, scaling high-growth ventures, and letting Jewish values guide high-stakes executive decisions.
February 2027
Civic Leadership & Jewish Values: Public Service in the Bay Area. Go behind the scenes of San Francisco city governance with a City Commissioner to explore how Jewish values shape civic stewardship, how local policy gets made, and how young Jewish leaders can drive real municipal impact.
March 2027
Leading Through Crisis: Board Conflict & Workplace Antisemitism. Seasoned board chairs pull back the curtain on how to navigate rising antisemitism, manage heated board dynamics, and make tough, values-driven decisions when the stakes are highest.
Know Someone for the San Francisco Cohort?
Nominations are open for exceptional Jewish college graduates living in the Bay Area ready to take next step in their leadership journey.