A year-long professional development programme designed for talented and creative European Jewish community professionals, who want to make a meaningful difference in their communities and maximise their leadership potential. Over the course of the year, participants take part in three in-person seminars, including one joint global seminar with fellows from Latin America and the Former Soviet Union. Through these seminars, fellows develop practical skills, strengthen their confidence, deepen their Jewish inspiration, and build a peer network that supports their continued leadership and impact.
The programme focuses on four key areas:
- Leadership
- Management
- Working in a community context
- Working in a Jewish context
Kaplan Fellows @Yesod Europe forms the European cohort of the Kaplan Leadership Initiative, a global leadership development programme.
Our Cohorts
Cohort IV: 2025–2026
The fourth cohort will complete the fellowship in May 2026.
Cohort V: 2026–2027
Registration for the fifth cohort will open in May 2026. The programme will run from September 2026 to June 2027. Please check back here in May for more information, including programme dates and application details.
Cohorts I–III
Participants from earlier cohorts who continue to work professionally within the Jewish community remain part of the Kaplan Fellows alumni network. Alumni are invited to participate in occasional activities, including an in-person alumni retreat held every few years.