Eitanim Leadership: MAGEN Teen Fellowship gives teens the confidence, skills, and support to turn their ideas into action. Through the program, teens strengthen their Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist identity, build resilience and self-confidence, and develop practical skills in leadership and project management. With guidance from professionals and support from a network of peers, they will turn their ideas into projects that make a meaningful, lasting impact.
The IAC MAGEN Teen Fellowship is a leadership program for Zionist Jewish and Israeli-American teens in grades 8–11 who want to strengthen their identity, develop their voice, and create meaningful impact in their schools and communities. It offers a unique opportunity to develop and empower the next generation of Jewish and Israeli-American leaders.
Fellows participate in seven in-depth sessions and a final project presentation, combining experiential learning, mentorship, inspiring speakers, educational tours, field experiences, and practical leadership training.
Participants explore Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist identity; Israel and Zionism; antisemitism and anti-Zionism; media literacy; resilience; public speaking; civic engagement; and community leadership. They also meet and learn directly from Jewish community leaders, civic leaders, elected officials, educators, and local decision-makers.
Each fellow develops and leads a personal or community impact project. Selected projects may receive an IAC nano-grant.
What Fellows Receive
Personal mentorship, leadership and communication tools, eligibility for community service hours, access to a national peer network, opportunities for nano-grants, and admission to the IAC National Summit and Leadership Bootcamp.
*Admission requires a short written assignment and participation in the selection process.
**Accepted fellows must commit to active and consistent participation throughout the program.
Program Dates: Nov 15 | Jan 10 | Jan 24 | Feb 07 | Feb 21 | Mar 07 | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | May 15-16