San Francisco Cohort
Our pilot cohort. Twenty fellows across the Bay Area come together for nine months of deep discussion, mentorship, and leadership building. Applications are open now.
At a Glance
| Program Details | Key Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Dates | January 2027 – November 2027 (exact dates to be announced) | Applications Open | September 1, 2026 |
| Location | Monthly dinners are rotated among top-tier tech headquarters, executive dining suites, and unique local spots throughout the city. | Nomination Deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Cohort Size | 20 fellows | Application Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Time Commitment | Monthly weekday-evening dinners (~7:30-9:30 PM), plus a day-long weekend retreat and the culminating event, JLAction. | Admissions Decisions Announced | November 30, 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.