Affordable Housing.
Meaningful Community.
A Place to Build Your Future.
Settle in Linden is a fellowship program that helps young Jewish adults and couples live in Linden through subsidized housing and meaningful community involvement.
2-Bedroom Apartments From
$1,800–$1,900
Per Month
Fellowship Housing Stipend
Warm Orthodox Community
Easy Access to NYC & NJ
Why Linden?
- Affordable cost of living
- Vibrant Orthodox community
- Eruv, mikvah, schools, and Torah learning
- Easy access to NYC and NJ
- A community where people know your name
The Housing Fellowship
Qualified fellows receive a housing stipend that brings 2-bedroom apartments to $1,800–$1,900/month.
Fellowships are for 1–2 years and include:
- Negotiated rent discount
- Community support
- Opportunity to grow and lead
What Makes This a Fellowship?
Be part of building Linden’s future. Share your talents and passions through:
- Youth programming
- Torah learning
- Chesed initiatives
- Leadership projects
- Or a meaningful project you design
Who Should Apply?
We're looking for motivated individuals and couples who want to build their future while strengthening our community.
- Young couples
- Graduate students
- Early-career professionals
- Individuals who want to make an impact
Life in Linden
Renovated apartments in a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood.
About the Community
A welcoming "small town" in the metro-NYC area.
Linden is an affordable, welcoming community with the peaceful comforts of suburbia and the amenities of a larger Jewish community. It's become the smart choice for young couples and families looking to settle down and grow their careers and families in a cost-effective way.
Anshe Chesed anchors the neighborhood — with a beautiful Beis Medrash, Shabbos groups, year-round programming for kids and adults, and Torah learning for all ages.
Centrally Located
A half-hour from Teaneck, Brooklyn, NYC, with direct train and bus to Manhattan and major universities and work centers. One of the most centrally located cities in NJ.
Attainable Housing
Homes start around $450K for a 3–4 bedroom. 2-bedroom apartments rents around $2,500/mo at market. An expansive eruv covers a wide range of housing.
Warm Orthodox Community
Anshe Chesed offers a beautiful mikvah, vibrant Beis Medrash, shiurim for men, women, and children, and Shabbos groups. Linden is also home to a “minyan factory” with minyanim throughout the day and night.
Schools Nearby
3 Jewish daycares and 6 Jewish elementary day schools plus 5 high schools within commutable distance — JEC, Kushner, YBH Passaic (~30 min), and more.
Parks & Playgrounds
Blocks from playgrounds and public parks. Hiking, biking, waterparks, indoor play, golf, zoos, and pools all minutes away.
Community Amenities & Support
Kosher supermarkets, kosher dining, bakeries, — along with a strong network of chesed organizations including Bikur Cholim, Chaverim, and Hatzolah.
The Selection Process
The Path to becoming a fellow
Apply
Complete the online application.
Interview
Get to know us and tell us about yourself.
Committee Review
Applications are reviewed by the fellowship committee.
Notification
Selected fellows will be notified.
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