The Cohort Experience
Campus Commons is a semester-long leadership and dialogue program for Jewish college students across North America, focused on bridge-building and navigating difference.
The Cohort experience includes:
Five day retreat
Six Virtual Leadership Sandbox Sessions
Campus Implementation Project
You will experience…
Real-world dialogue through small-group discussions and interactive exercises.
Exploration of core Jewish texts and ideas related to pluralism, led by a diverse senior faculty team.
Deep friendships and connections in a diverse cohort of up to 60 Jewish students across North America.
Mentorship and support as you design your own stipended, campus-based project inspired by the experience.
A certificate in Relationship Building Across Difference and micro-badge credentialing through Team Democracy.
Access to the robust Bronfman alumni community of 1600+ with opportunities & connections
We’re excited to partner with Team Democracy to offer Campus Commons graduates digital credentials in Dialogue, Listening, Collaboration, and Bridging- recognizing the real skills they’ve cultivated to strengthen democracy through Campus Commons.
These credentials can be shared on LinkedIn, in email signatures, on social media, and beyond- making visible the bridge-building leadership our students bring to their campuses and communities.
Application
Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort will open in September.
Interested?
Fill out this form- we will reach out with applications open!
Who can apply?
We are looking for Jewish students with diverse leadership experience who seek out opportunities for growth.
Qualifications:
Identifies as Jewish
Enrolled in a undergraduate degree program during the time of the program
Attends college or university in North America