NITZOTZ

Jewish Embodiment Teaching Fellowship

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The Nitzotz* Jewish Embodiment Teaching Fellowship is a national cohort-based training program for emerging Jewish embodiment teachers.

Each Fellowship cohort will include two in-person training intensives, online learning and community of practice sessions, teaching practicum, and coaching. Graduating Senior Fellows will have completed 200 hours of direct learning and supervision in Mitsui Method curricula, methodologies, and pedagogies.

*Nitzotz (Hebrew - נִיצוֹץ) can be translated as spark, gleam, or glimmer. In Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), nitzotz refers to the hidden “divine sparks” embedded within every object and soul throughout Creation.

The goal of the Nitzotz Fellowship is to “spark” the growth of Jewish embodiment through kindling the skill and capacity of emerging Jewish embodiment teachers working throughout the Jewish communal ecosystem.

Fellows may be independent practitioners and those currently working within Jewish institutions (schools, JCCs, synagogues, and other Jewish community-based organizations).

Cohort One will begin in Late Spring / Early Summer 2026. More information coming soon!

Fill out the form below to be notified when applications open.

  • Now is the time to be getting out of our heads in and into our bodies, to access our multiple ways of knowing and building skill and proficiency with getting in touch with embodied knowledge!

    Rabbi Adina Allen

    Founding Rabbi & President, Jewish Studio Project

  • To return home to ourselves and to our roots is one of the most powerful steps to sustaining communal thriving. The promise and possibility increases exponentially with a program of this nature — deepening the field, broadening its reach, and extending the power of shleimut (wholeness) to both the individual and the collective.

    Imani Romney-Rosa Chapman, DMin, ACC

    Founder & President, imani strategies, llc & Mitsui Institute Faculty 

  • We're thrilled for Mitsui Collective and the expanded impact this generous grant will enable. As a long-time partner and champion of their work, BeWell recognizes the game-changing power of integrating bringing Jewish embodiment practices into Jewish education. Mitsui leads the way and shows how real well-being can happen by weaving body, mind, and spirit together through Jewish wisdom. This is how we all help Jewish communities truly flourish.

    Sara Allen

    Executive Director, BeWell

    Associate Vice President, Community & Jewish Life at Jewish Federations of North America

  • Mitsui Collective’s Teaching Fellowship has the potential to expand the field of Jewish education. By empowering more educators to integrate Jewish embodied practices into their teaching, the Fellowship will create meaningful pathways for people to experience Jewish spirituality in ways that are personal, accessible, and deeply resonant across diverse learning styles.

    Rabbi Melinda Mersack

    Director of jHUB

  • There is a tremendous need for Jewish leadership training at the intersection of embodiment, trauma healing and anti-racism work, which is beautifully aligned with Mitsui Collective’s mission, vision, values and practices. Jewish educators serving in a variety of settings and professional roles will be equipped, empowered and supported by this timely initiative to serve as catalysts for much needed transformation and healing within Jewish institutions and the wider community. Amen! Selah!

    Karen Erlichman, D.Min, LCSW

    Therapist, Spiritual Director, Colleague

  • My learning with Mitsui has always been rewarding. Exploring embodied practices opens up new, deeper meanings within Jewish tradition, values, and concepts. I advocate to bring more embodied learning and practices into Jewish education for all ages, as it promotes connections with community, and content, and can be a welcome pathway out of the world driven by digital devices.

    Judith Schiller

    Former Director, Retreats Institute — Jewish Education Center of Cleveland

The Nitzotz Jewish Embodiment Teaching Fellowship is made possible (in part) by funds granted by The Covenant Foundation. Statements, content, and views expressed, however, are solely the responsibility of Mitsui Collective.