The Rekindle Fellowship

Rekindle Fellows break down walls and build new connections through open, challenging dialogues and direct, face-to-face interactions over five facilitated sessions. Rekindle Fellows are invited to engage deeply, broaden their perspectives and actively contribute to advancing social justice both in Baltimore and nationwide.

The Rekindle Fellowship is a cohort sponsored by The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, The Elijah Cummings Youth Program, Associated Black Charities, The Baltimore Jewish Council and Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning.

Want to apply? Email Abbi Sacks for more information.

Nominating a Fellow

Have a friend or colleague who you think would be a great fit for Rekindle? Enter their info in the form below and they will receive information inviting them to apply for the next cohort!

Nomination Form

Darius and Eli are Part of the Rekindle Fellowship

Through the Rekindle Fellowship, Black and Jewish leaders like Darius and Eli can come together to share experiences and deepen understanding between our communities.

Rekindle: Bringing Jewish and Black Leaders Together

Rekindle: Bringing Jewish and Black Leaders Together

Rabbi Alex Salzberg and Shemiah Dickens talk about why they joined Rekindle and what stuck with them long after it ended.

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Building Bridges Between Blacks and Jews

Building Bridges Between Blacks and Jews

Two Rekindle Fellows, Mikkyo McDaniel and Sarah Grebow reflect on their time as Rekindle Fellows and what comes next.

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FAQs

If you have any questions, please look at our frequently asked questions or contact Abbi Sacks at asacks@associated.org.

Rekindle Baltimore is the local chapter of a national movement whose mission is to drive meaningful social change by fostering collaboration between Black and Jewish American leaders. Through intensive but structured dialogue over five learning sessions, each three hours long, Rekindle builds bridges of understanding and lasting connections.

Participants are empowered to become change-makers and inspire action, both individually and collectively. In addition to the five sessions held over 10 weeks, Rekindle holds regular social gatherings to help connect Fellows between cohorts and inspire collaboration and progress.

Strong communities are built on strong relationships. Rekindle brings Black and Jewish leaders together to learn from one another, build lasting connections and strengthen their ability to lead across differences.

Participants leave with new perspectives, trusted relationships and a growing network of leaders committed to creating positive change together.

Elijah Cummings Youth Program
Created by Congressman Elijah Cummings over twenty years ago in partnership with Jewish and African-American leaders and the Baltimore Jewish Council, The Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel (ECYP) is a non-profit organization that prepares high school students in Maryland’s 7th district for leadership. The program is a two-year fellowship where students meet twice a month, culminating in a trip to Israel.

Baltimore Jewish Council
Founded in 1939, the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC) is the political arm of The Associated and its network of agencies. Located in the heart of Jewish Baltimore, BJC represents Jewish organizations and congregations in the Greater Baltimore area and advocates on social, political and humanitarian issues. It’s also the home of the Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel.

Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning
Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning is an agency of The Associated network. Through its many programs, Na’aleh develops and inspires leaders with the tools they need to lead our Jewish community into the future

Associated Black Charities
Associated Black Charities (ABC) is a racial equity organization that acts as an educator, advocate and supporter to address and eliminate barriers created by structural racism and advance long-term solutions that create new opportunities for Black people to thrive. ABC has partnered with The Associated and Baltimore Jewish Council for X years towards a stronger and better Baltimore.

Rekindle Fellows represent a diverse range of backgrounds – from religion, age, gender identity and more. When looking for a Rekindle Fellow we are looking for individuals who are committed to racial and social justice, lead their communities in some way, bring a diverse perspective and are willing to engage in civil discourse. Our goal is to create a diverse cohort each year so that we can create better understanding and drive social change.

You can absolutely nominate someone! If you know of a friend, colleague or family member who you think would be a great Rekindle Fellow, please use this form to submit their information. Thank you so much for spreading the word about this amazing opportunity.

In Baltimore, applying to be a Rekindle Fellow is absolutely free, as is attending the sessions once accepted. The only cost is the time needed to attend all five learning sessions, in meaningful one-to-one engagements, and small group experiential gatherings.

After he cohort ends, you will be invited to be a part of the Baltimore alumni groups. We want fellows from all cohorts to continue to be engaged with one another, attend community events together, share important life updates, and be allies for each other’s communities through advocacy, addressing hate, and education. There is also a national alumni group that shares educational events and opportunities for continued dialogue. The work doesn’t stop once the cohort ends!

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