Peer Circles
A small, confidential group of Jewish professionals who meet once a month to support one another through the challenges of professional life.
- 90 minutes, monthly
- About 10 peers
- Six-month arc
What is a Peer Circle?
The Blue Compass Peer Circle is a small, confidential group of Jewish leaders who meet once a month to support one another through the challenges of professional life. It is a place to grapple with what is actually happening at work, whether that is navigating antisemitism, leading through isolation, or managing difficult dynamics, and to think it through together with peers who understand your experience.
Over six months, the group is guided by a facilitator who is a certified coach or therapist and a fellow member of the Jewish community. After six months, the group is invited to stay together and co-facilitate as peers, with the support and resources to launch initiatives for collective action: starting a Jewish ERG, organizing Jewish colleagues in their field, or serving as Blue Compass Ambassadors.
Circles forming now
- NYC CirclesIn person, starting October 2026Currently accepting applications. Open to Jewish professionals from across New York City.Apply
- SF Bay Area CirclesIn person, starting November 2026Currently accepting applications. Circles in the East Bay, and between SF and the Peninsula.Apply
- CEO/Exec CirclesOnline, forming now, dates coming soonFor Executive Directors, CEOs, and senior leaders. Leading comes with its own pressures and challenges, and its own form of isolation. This circle brings leaders together from across the country with a seasoned facilitator to meet those unique needs.Apply
- Philanthropy CirclesOnline, forming now, dates coming soonFor people working in foundations and philanthropy spaces. The funding side carries its own unique dynamics that are hard to navigate alone. This circle gathers peers in the sector from around the country together to share best practices and grapple with complex issues.Apply
Exact dates and locations will be finalized soon and emailed to everyone who applies.
What to expect
What the Circle gives you
- Monthly 90-minute sessions with a consistent group of about 10 peers
- A confidential setting to bring professional challenges and work through them together
- Tools and training resources tailored to what members are navigating
- A facilitator who stays with you for the full six months
What you can expect to do
- Build trust with a small group of peers
- Develop stronger self-awareness about how you show up at work
- Expand your toolkit for handling difficult situations
- Grow in confidence and in your support network
- Leave with a concrete call to action you can lead, supported by Blue Compass
- Stay connected to your circle through Compass Connect after the arc ends
What we ask of members
Members commit to attending all monthly sessions, to engaging openly and honestly, and to keeping everything shared within the group strictly confidential. The value of a Circle is built by its members, so we are intentional about who we bring into it.
Interested in joining a Circle?
Fill out the general interest form and we will reach out once we have concrete dates and locations. It takes a couple of minutes.
Fill out the interest formQuestions? Email maya@bluecompassnetwork.org