American Jewish Committee’s Fellowship in International and Domestic Affairs

In an increasingly global and interconnected world, American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Fellowship in International and Domestic Affairs is one of the least well known jewels of the Jewish community. Founded in partnership with the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation, the Fellowship offers 15 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work in one of AJC’s 33 national and 18 overseas field offices. 

For young Jews pursuing a career in public service, who are interested in international relations, domestic policy or interfaith relations, this nine week opportunity exposes next-generation programmers and policy wonks to real-time challenges in the Jewish communities of Berlin, Brussels, Jerusalem, New York, Warsaw, Washington, D.C. and others. As all communal organizations are looking to meaningfully engage young Jews, this is an instance in which one of the largest conglomerates in the Jewish world has created a demand for its program. 

Thanks to its leadership’s willingness to innovate—as evidenced by the Fellowship and other next- generation initiatives launched this year—AJC ranks among the top 50 of 2006.