Leadership Programs
Webber-Jacobs Fellowship
A new leadership development program for adults in their mid-20s to early-30s focused on cultivating the next generation of Jewish young adult leaders.
The Webber-Jacobs Fellowship is designed to cultivate emerging Jewish young-adult leaders grounded in values, community, and philanthropy. The Webber-Jacobs Fellows will deepen their leadership skills through Jewish learning, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections with peers. By developing purpose-driven leaders through a distinctly Jewish lens, the program aims to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.
Participants in the Webber-Jacobs Fellowship will:
- Strengthen personal leadership styles through Jewish learning, values exploration, and guided reflection.
- Build meaningful community connections through a supportive cohort of peers.
- Grow confidence in community engagement and philanthropy by learning the fundamentals of Jewish communal leadership, philanthropy, and the Federation’s role in strengthening Jewish life.
- Apply leadership learning through a hands-on philanthropy forward capstone at the end of the program.
- Leave the program equipped—and excited—to serve, give, and shape the Jewish community’s future.
The Webber-Jacobs Fellowship is made possible by the generous support of Hank Webber and Christine Jacobs
Program Format
2026 Webber-Jacobs Fellowship is a 6-part program followed by a capstone event designed to enhance leadership, create connections, and empower philanthropy.
Dinner provided at each session. Kosher laws observed.
Most sessions will take place at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, participants will be informed of any location changes.
2026 Schedule
All Sessions will be 6-8:30 PM
- Session 1 – Thursday, February 26
- Session 2 – Thursday, March 12
- Session 3 – Thursday, April 16
- Session 4 – Thursday, May 14
- Session 5 – Thursday, June 11
- Session 6 – Thursday, July 16
- Capstone Event – Thursday, August 13
Participants should plan to attend all sessions & the capstone event.
Program Details
Upon acceptance, participants will be asked to commit to attend all sessions and submit a $118 program fee.
Application is now open and closes February 5, 2026.
Participants will be notified of their selection by Monday, February 9, 2026
