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Impactful Leadership Development Illuminated by Jewish Wisdom
When it comes to organized professional mentorship programs, mentor-mentee relationships can be limited to transactional exchanges. But there is so much more to mentorship than advice and coffee chats. Mentorship can be a transformational experience where both mentor and mentee elevate one another to achieve new-found heights.
The story of Jim and Yale stands as a shining example of how mentorship can transform lives.
Continue ReadingAt J Leaders, we are thrilled to welcome the new Chair of the Board of Directors for J Leaders, Tina Rosenblum. Tina’s deep-rooted connection to Jewish community has guided her throughout her life. Her journey reflects her commitment to fostering Jewish community for the next generation.
I chatted with Tina about her inspiring story and vision for the future of J Leaders.
Continue ReadingAt J Leaders, we seek to empower and engage Jewish young adults through leadership development and community-building. One of the major ways we go about fulfilling our mission is through our flagship program — the J Leaders Academy — a 6-month blended learning program that features experienced Jewish leaders and hands-on learning for Jewish young adults.
While that all sounds nice, are we actually living up to our mission?
Continue ReadingLeadership is a multifaceted skill that takes time and support to cultivate. Birthright Israel and the J Leaders Academy, two remarkable programs, provide fertile ground for cultivating these essential skills.
Whether embarking on a Birthright Israel trip or participating in the J Leaders Academy, you are presented with countless opportunities to meet new individuals and deepen existing bonds. This blog explores the significance of leadership, and how Birthright Israel and the J Leaders Academy foster the development of exceptional leaders.
Continue ReadingA J Leaders alumni and I planned to make the trek to the Holy Land together for a friend’s wedding. What we didn’t expect was the serendipity of meeting up with other J Leaders alumni in Israel, 7000 miles from home. Our plans included traveling around Israel to Caesarea, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and even a trek out to Petra, Jordan. The entire trip brought together J Leaders, Israel, our Jewish heritage, and good friends… all in a spontaneous way.
Continue ReadingAn influential program’s hallmark is how it affects participants’ lives — not only during, but long after the experience concludes. While our J Leaders’ Academy’s now come to a close, the next phase relies on each of us to institute the program’s values into everything we do moving forward. The good news is, none of us are alone! We not only have each other, but also new concepts with which to encourage our development. Additionally, there’s even more afoot to support everyone on their future quests. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce the J Leaders Innovation Grant initiative, which is kicking off with a Mini Grant Program. This program supports J Leaders alumni to further develop leadership skills, as well as make a lasting impact on their communities.
Continue ReadingJews are the second-most targeted group for hate crimes in the U.S., yet they are only 2% of the population. They have experienced injustice and anti-semitism throughout all of history, and in all locations of the world. My home country Argentina was a target for two terrorist attacks on the Jewish Community. What can we do, as Jews, to have an impact on this historic hatred?
Continue ReadingI grew up engaging in traditional American Judaism, and like other secular millennials, I attended Sunday school, synagogue with my family, a Jewish summer camp, became a bar mitzvah, as well as attended a popular program for American Jewish youth in Israel. But as I have gone through my 20’s, I am observing that others in my generation are choosing not to actively engage in these same traditional Jewish institutions.
As a young adult, I’ve come to realize that non-traditional spaces often make me most comfortable with and connected to Judaism and the Jewish community. I choose to embrace and explore my Jewish identity through programs for young Jewish professionals, including one I’ve become involved with lately – J Leaders.
Continue ReadingWhat comes to mind when you think about networking? Maybe that it’s uncomfortable or only necessary when you’re looking for a job? I definitely thought the latter; I had stopped attending career-related meetups shortly after landing my job. But by the end of that J Leaders Academy session, my mindset had changed.
Continue Reading“What is more important to you? Work or rest?” Seems like a simple enough question, but we quickly discovered that individual J Leaders have very different opinions when it comes to how these priorities currently show up in our lives.
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