VOICE OF
THE PEOPLE
Is a global network strengthening the future of the Jewish people, through leadership development, trusted relationships, and collaborative action.
We are building a brain trust: a diverse community of leaders, united as one people, who lead with generosity and steadiness, and who stand ready to act together when it matters most.
The President’s
Worldwide Initiative
“Voice of the People” aims to unite a diverse range of Jewish voices from 6 continents, working together to collectively identify, discuss and creatively address the most pressing and long term challenges affecting the Jewish people.
Committed to inclusivity and diversity, “Voice of the People” aims to spark global conversations and initiate action that will impact Jewish communities worldwide, cultivating the future leadership of the Jewish people.
“Our Jewish culture is one that celebrates the living vitality of discourse. It is our responsibility to deepen the conversation between us- to come together and have honest discussions about vital issues facing the Jewish people. To develop the next generation of committed Jewish leaders, who will bring their gifts and their talents to preserving our precious peoplehood.”
OUR MODEL
Leadership
Cultivating courageous, thoughtful, generous, and action-oriented leaders committed to strengthening Jewish life.
Network
Building a trusted global community that bridges geographies, generations, sectors, and perspectives.
Action
Mobilizing collective strength to create real-world impact, responding to the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish people, together.
The VoP Ethos
WHO WE ARE
We are diverse Jewish leaders, part of a global community, unified by a commitment to collective strength and a shared identity as one people.
HOW WE LEAD
Generous, humble, and action-oriented — we build trust across difference and embrace tension as insight, in service of the collective.
WHAT WE DO
We are an active brain trust, ready to answer moments of need, combining distinct strengths into collective capability, and mobilizing in service of Jewish life and communities globally.
5 Guiding Principles
Everything starts here. We come from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives, but we share responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and our relationship with Israel. This shared commitment is our foundation across all differences.
Everything starts here. We come from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives, but we share responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and our relationship with Israel. This shared commitment is our foundation across all differences.
Everything starts here. We come from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives, but we share responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and our relationship with Israel. This shared commitment is our foundation across all differences.
Everything starts here. We come from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives, but we share responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and our relationship with Israel. This shared commitment is our foundation across all differences.
Everything starts here. We come from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives, but we share responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and our relationship with Israel. This shared commitment is our foundation across all differences.
How It Works
Think Together
Leaders who carry this into every space they operate
Work Together
A connected, aligned leadership network
Act Together
A practiced cohort ready to act when needed
How We Activate
Top-Down
A call from a president, or strategic partner triggers global coordination.
From the Ground
A local ecosystem leader calls for focused support, and VoP connects them with global peers, convenes a situation room, and helps build local resilience and response capacity.
Proactive
The global council identifies a pattern or emerging challenge before it escalates, forming a rotating task force to develop frameworks, protocols, and tools for broader ecosystem adoption.
join our network
Voice of the People (VoP) is a global Jewish leadership network dedicated to strengthening the future of the Jewish people. We develop diverse leaders, build trusted relationships across geographies and perspectives, and create a mobilizable brain trust – ready to act collectively when the moment calls. VoP was established with the support of the President’s House, the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and philanthropic partners.
VoP exists to cultivate a generation of Jewish leaders who are generous, grounded, and ready to lead collectively. We bring together diverse individuals from across the world to build trust, develop shared purpose, and mobilize in service of the Jewish people. Our model combines leadership development, a trusted global network, and the collective readiness to act when it matters most.
Cohort One launched in 2024 as the first-of-its-kind global Jewish leadership council. Over 18 months, we convened leaders from six continents, developed our shared ethos and guiding principles, and began translating relationships and trust into collective action. We are now building on those learnings to design an even stronger Cohort Two experience, with applications expected to open in Q3–Q4 2026.
Cohort Two will comprise of 150 council members, selected from across Israel, North America, and the globe. Council members serve a two-year term and participate in monthly sessions, working groups, an annual gathering in Israel, and collaborative initiatives. We look for leaders who bring distinct expertise, diverse perspectives, and a genuine commitment to the Jewish people as a collective.
No. We actively seek leaders from outside formal Jewish communal structures. What matters is your passion, and your commitment to the future of the Jewish people, not only your institutional affiliation.
Applications are reviewed through a rigorous multi-stage process with a custom made algorithm designed to ensure diversity across geography, generation, sector, and background. We look for leaders who bring distinct expertise and a genuine commitment to collective leadership. Selection decisions are communicated following the review process. The application is open to anyone who identifies as Jewish, is over 21, and believes in Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.
Council members commit to 16 months. This includes monthly virtual sessions (approximately 2–3 hours each), participation in working groups or task forces, and an annual 5-day gathering in Israel. Active members typically invest 4-6 hours per month. We ask for genuine engagement, not just attendance.
Cohort members are active participants in the 16 month program. Upon completing their term, they become VoP council members – remaining connected to the network, programming, and part of our standing reserve of leaders ready to engage when needed.
All sessions and programming are conducted in English. A working level of English is required to participate fully.
There is no membership fee to participate in VoP. Hotel accommodation for the annual Israel gathering is covered. Travel expenses, including flights, may be reimbursed upon request. We are committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent strong candidates from participating.
We anticipate opening the Cohort Two application process in the beginning of September 2026. To be notified when applications open, sign up for our newsletter or contact us at info@voiceofthepeople.org.il.
Absolutely. If you know someone who would be a strong fit for VoP, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out at info@voiceofthepeople.org.il. We welcome nominations and referrals.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Voice of the People (VoP) is a global Jewish council that consists of 150 individuals from all around the world, serving two-year terms. We also offer fellowship programs, mentoring opportunities, and a supportive international community network.
