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ISJL Program Associates

Traveling to communities of all sizes.
Leading teacher training workshops.
Running programs for kids and families.
Leading services and retreats.
Supporting literacy initiatives. 


Those are just some highlights from the long list of what ISJL Program Associates do for communities across the South.


ISJL Program Associates (previously known as ISJL Community Engagement Fellows and ISJL Education Fellows) serve communities of all sizes across the Southern region by:
  • Assisting teachers in implementing a comprehensive religious school curriculum
  • Traveling to Jewish communities across the South
  • Leading Shabbat and holiday services
  • Creating religious school programming for all age groups
  • Organizing and directing an annual education conference
  • Assisting with community and cultural programming
  • Recruiting new education partner communities
  • Bringing community engagement principles and tikkun olam to their programmatic approach
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Want to become an ISJL Program Associate?

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ISJL Program Associates gain tremendous experience in Jewish communal services and leadership skills over the two-year employment in this position, including the opportunity to travel to unique Jewish communities in the South. PAs are based in our office in Jackson, MS. This is a full-time position, complete with salary, expenses, benefits, and professional development. Past years' ISJL Program Associates (formerly Community Engagement Fellows and Education Fellows) have been accepted into top graduate programs and landed terrific jobs following their two-year immersive role at the ISJL.

Qualifications: College degree, active involvement in Jewish life or organizations, résumé, and references.

To apply: We accept applications on a rolling basis; applications received by February 1, 2023 will receive priority consideration.

The ISJL believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws​.

For more information contact
[email protected]     
 601-362-6357
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  • Home
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Mission & History
    • Goldring and Woldenberg
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Our Founder
    • Contact Us
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Conference >
      • 2025 PRESENTERS
      • Conference Info 2025
    • Education >
      • Education Overview
      • ISJL Program Bank
      • Hineinu Y'all
      • Education Partners
      • Curriculum Highlights >
        • Lesson Plan Evaluation
    • CULTURE >
      • Culture Overview
      • Cultural Programming >
        • Presenters Roster
      • History >
        • Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities >
          • Alabama Encyclopedia
          • Arkansas Encyclopedia
          • Georgia Encyclopedia
          • Florida Encyclopedia
          • Kentucky Encyclopedia
          • Louisiana Encyclopedia
          • Mississippi Encyclopedia
          • North Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Oklahoma Encyclopedia
          • South Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Tennessee Encyclopedia
          • Texas Encyclopedia
          • Virginia Encyclopedia
          • Encyclopedia Credits
        • Oral History
    • SPIRITUALITY >
      • Spirituality Overview
      • Convert Cohort
      • Meet Our Rabbi
      • Taste of Torah
    • Tour Resources
  • DONATE
    • Donation Options
    • Donate Now
    • Planned Giving
    • Join the Chai Club
    • Donor's Bill of Rights
  • Shalom Y'all
  • Strategic Plan
  • Southern & Jewish Blog
  • Calendar
  • Virtual Press Kit
  • Subscribe to ISJL Emails