JTI Peer Leadership Fellows 2024-25 Application
Thank you for applying to the Jewish Teen Initiative Peer Leadership Fellows Program! Please complete the following questions and submit your application for consideration. A complete application has all required fields completed - and please pay attention to correct spelling and requested formatting.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, May 8, 2024, with rising Jewish teens in grades 10-12 from the Greater Boston community encouraged to apply. After the application period is complete, you will be contacted with additional information and to schedule your interview. The interview process will take place throughout the month of May.

This application takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. We recommend that you complete your application in one session. You will not be able to save your responses to complete at a later time, and Google forms time out after a given period of time.

Questions about the JTI Peer Leadership Fellows program and/or application process?
Averi Kaplowitch, Peer Leadership Fellows Coordinator (peerleadershipfellows@jtiboston.org)
Brett Lubarsky, Director, Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP (BrettL@cjp.org)

Visit http://JewishBostonTeens.com/peerleadershipfellows to learn more. We look forward to connecting with you and receiving your application!
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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
First Name *
Last Name *
Your Pronouns
Email Address *
Provide us with an Google-friendly (Gmail or G-Suite enabled) email address that you check frequently. Please note that email is the primary method of communication throughout the application process, and it is your responsibility to reply in a timely manner.
Cell Phone *
Format: 012-345-6789
Home Address *
Street Address
Home Address *
Town/City, State and Zip Code
Date of Birth *
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High School *
Graduation Year *
Shirt Size *
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Throughout the application process, we will keep parents in the loop as a courtesy. Prospective Fellows are expected to communicate in a timely manner to all emails.
Parent/Guardian Name *
Parent/Guardian Email Address *
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone *
CONNECTIONS: TELL US MORE ABOUT YOURSELF!
Are you affiliated with a synagogue/minyan/Jewish community? *
If yes, please list name and town/city where it is based out of.
What, if any, Jewish organizations/experiences are you currently a part of (i.e. youth group, summer camp, etc.)? *
Have you ever been to Israel? *
If yes, please tell us which program/group you traveled with. If no, please let us know if you're interested in learning about travel opportunities!
Leadership Experience *
Please list any leadership positions you have held (i.e. school teams/clubs, youth group, etc.) in both Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
TRACK SELECTION
Which Fellowship Track are you interested in? *
Choose one, or all, based on your preference. During your interview, we'll be able to answer any questions you might have and help you turn your passion into action. You can learn more about the different cohort options at http://jewishbostonteens.com/peerleadershipfellows and on the JTI Instagram (http://instagram.com/jti_boston).
SHARE YOUR STORY
Please complete the following questions and help us get to know you!
It's All About Relationships *
The focus of this Fellowship is building relationships, strengthening connections to Jewish life and making our community more inclusive for all Jewish teens. With this in mind, describe a time you reached out and built a relationship with someone new. How did you approach them? What was the experience like? What, if anything, was challenging? What did you learn about them that you would not have known otherwise? How did you continue to develop the relationship after the initial meeting?
What is the most creative project you’ve taken on or accomplished? What sparked this idea? What made it creative? Was it successful? Why or why not? What did you learn from the experience? *
What role has Judaism played in your life, and why is it important to you to help connect other teens to similar experiences? *
Track-Based Response *
PEER ENGAGEMENT TRACK: how would you describe your comfort level in communicating with others in person, virtually and/or over the phone (methods other than text or direct message)?  PEER WELLNESS TRACK: how would you describe your comfort level and previous experience learning about and discussing mental health and wellness with peers? TEEN SAFE: how would you describe your comfort level and previous experience learning about and discussing teen dating abuse and healthy relationships?
What excites you most about the opportunity to be a JTI Peer Leadership Fellow? *
Please share something about yourself that you'd like us to know! *
Commitment *
The JTI Peer Leader Fellowship is a commitment to your community. Participation at monthly training seminars is a required component of the Fellowship. Do you have other obligations (leadership roles, other fellowships, Sunday afternoon/evening responsibilities) that take up significant time in your schedule?
Applicant Signature *
Parent/Guardian Signature *
How did you hear about this Fellowship? *
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