Curriculum
Over the course of a year, a cohort of up to ten fellows will participate in three intensive, 3-day retreats held in Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. All travel, lodging, meals, and programming expenses are fully covered by the fellowship.
These retreats are designed to equip journalists with the knowledge, access, and networks they need to:
- Identify meaningful and underreported Jewish stories
- Develop productive sources within Jewish communities and institutions
- Ask informed, incisive questions
- Access reliable information and historical context
- Build a collegial, mutually supportive network of peers
SCHEDULE
Oct. 15, 2025
Applications Close
Nov. 10, 2025
10 Fellows Chosen
January 9-11,2026 (Friday-Sunday)
Los Angeles Retreat
February 20-22, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
Washington, D.C. Retreat
March 20-22, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
New York City Retreat
Sample Sessions
“Jewish History for Working Journalists”
A discussion on the critical trends in the Jewish experience.
“Jews and Hollywood: Myths, Facts and Access”
A visit to the Academy Museum followed by a conversation with a top show runner.
“Covering Campuses”
A campus visit and dialogue with journalists, professors, students and activists.
“How America Covered the Holocaust”
A visit to the US Holocaust and Memorial Museum and dialogue on media, antisemitism and genocide.
PROJECTS
Fellows will work on a reporting project while taking part in the program. With prior approval of their editor, they will pitch and develop a story while taking part in the fellowship and share their progress with the group. Each fellow will receive guidance and feedback on the story from a Karsh Journalism Fellowship mentor.
Fellows who are not formally employed by a media outlet will receive assistance in finding a suitable outlet for their project.