Student Seminars & Fellowships
Our deep commitment to education on the Holocaust and genocide inspires students to be strong advocates against discrimination, hatred, and antisemitism.
Pell University Fellowship and Manovill University Fellowship
The Pell and Manovill University Fellowships offer undergraduates and graduates paid roles as integral members of the Holocaust Center staff. Fellows mentor teens, support survivors, assist in the Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives, and lead educational programs.
Fellows contribute to the Center’s work combating antisemitism globally through education and policy initiatives. The positions run from October to June and may offer course credit.
Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in a college or university and studying in the Bay Area.
Fellowship Responsibilities
- Mentoring and building relationships with high school students
- Supporting the development of curriculum and online educational tools for middle and high school learners
- Engaging with Holocaust and genocide survivors and preserving their stories
- Assisting in the facilitation of public and Speakers Bureau programs
- Maintaining and creating digital resources for the Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives
- Supporting the planning and implementation of the California Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education
- Researching, writing, or designing content for the Holocaust Center’s social media and outreach efforts
- Collaborating with other JFCS programs and departments
- Participating in monthly University Fellow seminars and occasional JFCS or departmental meetings and trainings
- Representing the Holocaust Center with professionalism, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity
- Maintaining confidentiality and protecting client and community member privacy
- Contributing to a positive, respectful, and inclusive team culture
- Adhering to agency policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Performing additional duties as assigned by the Director of Community Education
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a Bay Area-based university or college
- Familiarity with the history of the Holocaust and/or genocide studies, Jewish studies, or related fields (e.g., history, sociology, comparative literature) is preferred
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with youth and/or a strong interest in education
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Basic proficiency with computer software and tools, including video conferencing platforms and social media
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team
- A commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and a willingness to learn
Manovill Institute
Named in memory of Lilly Manovill z’l, who bravely helped Jews escape the Budapest ghetto. Manovill programs continue her legacy by empowering high school students to be upstanders.
Manovill Seminar
The Manovill Seminar provides high school students with a unique opportunity to examine the patterns of genocide through the lens of the Holocaust and the Cambodian genocide, explore Jewish peoplehood, and analyze both historical and contemporary forms of antisemitism.
Through discussions, survivor testimony, and Tauber Archives exploration, students conclude with a project applying seminar themes.
Conversation Circle
Conversation Circle offers high school students (grades 9 – 12) a chance to form a deep connection with a Holocaust Survivor through a series of open discussions. Featuring a member of our William J. Lowenberg Speakers Bureau, students explore personal histories, fostering deeper insights into individual identity and the lasting effects of the Holocaust.
“Tracing and understanding the diverse histories of those around us allows us to connect voices and experiences into a collective force for change.”
—Jaden, 2025 Pell University Fellow