AJC ACCESS Craig & Flori Roberts Fellowship for Emerging Leaders
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Craig and Flori Roberts Fellowship for Emerging Leaders, which seeks to equip and empower exceptional young professionals with tools to counter antisemitism and anti-Israel activism in their personal and professional ecosystems. The Fellowship is generously supported by the Roberts family in memory of Craig and Flori Roberts, whose lifelong commitment to Jewish advocacy will live on through next generation leadership. Craig and Flori Roberts were pioneering entrepreneurs, playing critical leadership roles in business, medicine, arts and philanthropy. The Fellowship is inspired by their lives, their vision and their loving partnership.
The second class of Roberts Fellows will launch in January 2026 and will support the participation of 25-30 emerging leaders across the United States between the ages of 22-40.
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Before joining American Jewish Committee (AJC)'s pilot Roberts Fellowship for Emerging Leaders, I felt afraid to take up space. Fearful of showing up or communicating imperfectly. After [the retreat…], I feel empowered to utilize my strengths in the pursuit of Jewish advocacy.
- Molly K., Cohort 1
Fellowship Goals
As a result of the Roberts Fellowship, participants will be able to:
- Effectively draw upon their own identity and experience to combat antisemitism in their respective ecosystems.
- Lead through a Jewish lens in their respective fields.
- Introduce emerging leaders to best practices in leadership development and advocacy training to support their growth within their respective leadership pipelines.
- Map the challenges and opportunities within their respective communities and discuss strategies to address them.
- Pitch ideas, initiatives, and opportunities to further engage emerging leaders within their respective communities.
- Create personal and professional connections between emerging young leaders across the globe.
“Roberts Fellows” are:
- Emerging leaders who are committed to Jewish advocacy, investing in coalition work, and addressing antisemitism in their respective industries
- Between the ages of 22-40
Signature Programming
- In-person weekend retreat that convenes the Fellows for in-depth and hands-on advocacy training with a strong focus on skills training, resource and leadership development, and action-oriented strategies to address antisemitism in their ecosystems
- Four (4), 90 minute virtual sessions that engage with subject matter experts, resources and ideas, and strengthen the Roberts Fellowship network
- Participation in the AJC Global Forum: exclusive programming opportunities
Roberts Fellowship Timeline:
- Fellowship applications open: November 1, 2025
- Fellowship applications close: December 1, 2025
- Candidate selection: January, 2026
- Virtual Session 1: February, 2026
- Roberts Fellowship Retreat: March, 2026
- Optional - AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C.: May 31 - June 2, 2026
- Virtual Session 2: June, 2026
- Virtual Session 3: August, 2026
- Virtual Session 4: October, 2026
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This fellowship has changed my life and how I approach both leadership and change.
- Gary F., Cohort 1
Apply by December 1, 2025.
For questions, please contact Brian Hertz, Interim Director, ACCESS Global, at hertzb@ajc.org.
