At Abrahamic House we host emerging interfaith leaders for 1-2 years at our residence in Washington D.C. Abrahamic House Fellows live together, attend retreats and trainings provided by Abrahamic House, and design and facilitate exciting monthly programming together, sponsored by Abrahamic House. Fellows engage an extensive and diverse network of Abrahamic House community members along with participants from their own personal networks and communities.
The applications for the 2025-2026 Washington D.C. Abrahamic House Fellowship are open from May 3 – June 3, 2025. Click the button below to apply!
Roles and Responsibilities
When accepting a Fellowship, Abrahamic House expects that each Fellow:
- Collaborates with fellow residents to host 3-4 monthly events to create a safe space for dialogue and meaningful conversations while designing programming that leads to gathering, learning, bridging divides, and celebrating interfaith harmony.
- Commits to a year long fellowship beginning on September 1st and concluding on July 31st of the following year. Fellowships may be extended for a second year based on the fellow’s performance and if there is agreement between the fellow and the staff that it would be mutually beneficial.
- Prepares and carries out all events, gatherings and programming as discussed and agreed upon with other fellows and Abrahamic House admin team.
- Agrees to pay a portion of rent that corresponds to the chosen room size. Over 80% of house rent is subsidized by Abrahamic House.
- Submits event materials including registration forms, post-event reports, other documentations, and receipts to the Abrahamic House admin team. Completes all incident reports pertaining to programming and gatherings.
- Attends a three day fellowship retreat in August, preceding the September 1st move-in date, along with an overnight culmination retreat at the end of the fellowship in July.
- Participates in trainings on antisemitism, Islamophobia, LGBTQIA+ awareness, anti-Black racism, and interfaith collaboration during the month of September. Attends bi-weekly meetings throughout the fellowship with other fellows and the Abrahamic House Fellowship Advisor.
- Works with other fellow residents to create and maintain a clean, welcoming and hospitable home to host in-person gatherings and events. Reports any maintenance needs as they arise and works with property management to resolve them.
- Expects to communicate and share with the general public through social media platforms, in collaboration with and overseen by the Abrahamic House admin team, to highlight week-by-week activities of interfaith peace.
- Monitors and enforces all safety regulations and procedures relating to the health and safety of the fellows, Abrahamic House, and those who attend programming according to the procedures outlined in our handbook.
- Helps provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being amongst the fellows and the community that is related to the work of Abrahamic House.
- Monitors, orders, and maintains supplies and food for events (costs covered by Abrahamic House).
- Helps identify and recruit a fellow in the unlikely scenario of a resident having to leave the fellowship.
FAQs
What is Abrahamic House?
Abrahamic House creates a dynamic welcoming multi-faith space to learn, share, celebrate, connect, volunteer, and teach. We achieve this through a unique year-long fellowship experience through which fellows work together, with the support and guidance of the staff team, to create a range of religious and cultural experiences for the local community. Fellows design, implement, and invite the community to their events. The goal of our programming is to create deeper understanding and new friendships between people from different faith and cultural backgrounds who would otherwise likely not interact.
Where is the house located?
As of now, Abrahamic House is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. We anticipate opening new houses in different cities in the years to come.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be a United States resident and between the ages of 23 and 35. Living in the D.C. area at the time of application is preferred but not required. All faith backgrounds are welcome!
How are the fellows selected?
- Applications open May 3rd. Interested individuals are asked to fill out and submit an online application. Qualified applicants may then be asked for a Resume/CV detailing their work history, education, lay leadership, and volunteer work. The first round of applications will close at 11:59pm on June 3rd.
- On June 10th, selected candidates will be notified that they have progressed to the next round of the process. They will be asked to submit a video pitching an Abrahamic House event.
- On June 17th, final round candidates will be notified to be interviewed by the Abrahamic House team and be asked to submit two references (one professional and one roommate reference).
- On July 1st, our new fellows will be notified. They will be expected to attend a three day retreat in late August and move into the house on September 1st. Successful candidates come from diverse religious traditions, socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, and have a range of personal, academic, and professional experiences and interests.
How many fellows reside in Abrahamic House?
Up to 4 fellows live together in the house.
Will I have my own bedroom?
Yes, each fellow has their own bedroom. Common rooms are shared with the other fellows
Are individuals from faiths other than Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Baha’i welcomed to apply?
Yes, we encourage members of any and all faiths to apply.
How long is the fellowship?
The fellows commit to a year-long fellowship with the possibility to extend for a second year.
How much of the rent is covered? Are any other expenses paid for?
Rent is covered 80% and up based on room size. All Abrahamic House programming and events costs are fully covered. Time spent on programming and events are not further compensated.
When is the move-in date?
New fellows are expected to move into Abrahamic House in September 2025.
What types of programming are expected from the fellows?
Fellows are expected to host 3 or 4 events per month.
Is the fellowship a full-time commitment?
No. Most Abrahamic House Fellows have full-time professional and/or academic commitments. In addition to holding full-time jobs or academic commitments, fellows are committed to spending time outside of work/school to organize interfaith events for their family, friends and community. Fellows are encouraged to fully embrace the Abrahamic House experience with the aim of designing programming that creates an authentic, welcoming, safe space for dialogue, celebration, new friendships, and meaningful conversations.
Is the house furnished?
The house is partially furnished with furnishings in the common areas. Fellows are responsible to furnish their own bedrooms.
Can I bring my spouse/partner?
Abrahamic House does not accommodate for spouses/partners to reside with fellows in the house.
Can I have a guest?
Guests are allowed to visit the residence and stay for up to one overnight stay in accordance with prior agreement with the other fellows. Overnight stays beyond one night need approval from the Abrahamic House admin team.