be part of
history
Bring your ideas. Join other bright minds.
Together, shape the future of the Jewish people.
Innovators
DoerS
Visionaries
thinkers
activists
entrepreneurs
influencers
artists
builders
changemakers
we need you!
Our global Jewish community is unique, diverse, and innovative. In the wake of October 7th, it has become more important than ever to come together and tap into our shared ingenuity.
That’s the vision behind H.E President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People initiative: forming a council of Jewish individuals from around the world to meet and creatively address the biggest challenges facing our people.
This is your chance to make your voice heard — and make a difference.
why you
should join us
Our collective
Hard
conversations
If it’s on our minds, we’ll talk about it. The Council will tackle challenging topics head-on and work through them together.
Not just words —
aCTION
Voice of the People isn’t about slogans and well-designed slides; we’re committed to making moves that effect change.
Application process
Open
applications
September 2024
We want to get to know you: your personal and professional background, your views, and why you’re interested in being part of the Council. The application should take about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Interview AND
SCREENING
October–December 2024
We’ll reach out for some more information and conduct interviews and check to narrow down the cohort to 150 members.
cohort
confirMATION
December 2024–January 2025
If you’re selected, we’ll let you know so you can start making plans for the March summit in Israel and the cohort meetings throughout your two-year term.
THE TIMELINE
Council members will work in 10 teams, each
supported by a fellow and a facilitator:
Onboarding
Receive essential materials, join the member platform, and connect with their teams and assigned topics.
Virtual Meetup
Online kick-off with all 150 Council members, featuring President Isaac Herzog.
Convention in Israel
4-day in-person convention with all members, fellows, some mentors, and President Isaac Herzog.
Discovery
Team-building, research, and challenge analysis with expert guidance.
Incubation
Developing innovative solutions and products.
Proof of Concept (PoC)
Testing solutions within our global network.
Production
Refining and finalizing based on feedback.
Get ready to innovate
and make an impact!
Join Our Webinars
Join us for one of the following webinars to find out more about Voice of the People or ask your questions about the cohort and application process. For more details, see the FAQs on our website.
We’re looking for unique Jewish individuals from diverse backgrounds
who are passionate about rolling up their sleeves to tackle the
challenges facing the Jewish community.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Must be 18 years
or older
Must self-identify
as Jewish
Must support the right of the
Jewish people to a homeland
Must have
proficiency in English
your commitment
Serve as a volunteer from
2025 to 2026
Attend the March 2025
convention in Israel
Participate in all virtual Council meetings (minimum 2 per year) and join 1–2 monthly team meetings, with ongoing communication via email and WhatsApp
Collaborate on team
objectives with expert guidance
Advocate for our mission by
sharing our work within your networks
This is your chance to make
your voice heard — and make
a difference.
