American Jewish University Launches “Jewish Future 2025” Fellowship

American Jewish University (AJU) today announced the launch of “Jewish Future 2025,” a national video fellowship calling on the community to imagine and share bold visions for the Jewish future.

Participants are invited to submit creative, high-impact 60-second videos that answer the question: “What does the perfect Jewish future look like?” Submissions should highlight authentic hopes for a thriving Jewish life—rooted in joy, learning, spirituality, creativity, community, and continuity. 

“American Jewish University is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life,” said Jay Sanderson, President of American Jewish University. “This fellowship invites our community to share bold visions for what lies ahead and reflects AJU’s role as a convener, harnessing creativity and imagination to shape a vibrant Jewish future.”

A panel of judges will select three winners based on originality, creativity, clarity of vision, and visual impact. Winners will receive cash prizes of $3,600 (first place), $1,800 (second place) and $540 (third place) and will be named AJU Jewish Future Fellows. Winning videos will be shared widely across AJU’s platforms and social media.

The initiative is powered by the Bruce Geller Memorial Prize, which supports artists exploring Jewish ideas, traditions, history, and identity. Bruce and Jeannette Geller were influential Los Angeles residents whose passion for creativity and the pursuit of art defined their lives.

Submissions are now open and due November 17, 2025. Winners will be announced on December 1, 2025.

Contest Eligibility & Guidelines

• Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older
• Videos must be approximately 60 seconds in length
• Submissions must be in English (or with subtitles if in another language)
• Multiple entries allowed, though only one prize per person
• Videos should be high-polish and social media–ready
• Submit videos via WeTransfer to info [at] aju.edu and complete the submission form at aju.edAliu/futurefellows.

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About American Jewish University
American Jewish University (AJU) is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life. A thriving center of Jewish resources and talent, AJU inspires and educates the next generation of educators, professionals, rabbis, and lay leaders, while creating innovative pathways for living Jewishly. For more information, visit www.aju.edu.