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by Leya Aronoff on April 15, 2024

The Impact of Cultivating Hope on the Jewish Community

In the wake of October 7th, a date seared into the collective consciousness of the Jewish community, the reverberations of tragedy have echoed far and wide. Waves of emotion swept through the hearts and minds of young Jewish adults as they cope with newfound anxieties and seek solace in an uncertain world.

In all the uncertainty, we sparked a call to unify and empower Jewish young adults. The J Leaders alumni community produced “Cultivating Hope in a Post-October 7 World” on February 25th, 2024. The conference stood as a testament to the resilience of the Jewish spirit.

by Leya Aronoff on March 26, 2024 Leave a Comment

Finding Life-Balance in the Modern World by Embracing Tikkun Olam – Part 3

Individual actions of Tikkun Olam can contribute to a better world. In this blog, let’s go beyond the individual and team levels to explore how entire organizations can make a profound impact on healing the world.

by Leya Aronoff on March 7, 2024

Finding Life-Balance in the Modern World by Embracing Tikkun Olam – Part 2

Tikkun Olam emphasizes that individuals’ actions contribute to a better world. In this blog, we extend the principles of Tikkun Olam beyond the individual to teams and communities, showing how our individual actions can create environments that foster balance, flexibility, and inclusion.

by Leya Aronoff on February 29, 2024

Finding Life-Balance in the Modern World by Embracing Tikkun Olam – Part 1

In our fast-paced world where work and personal boundaries blur, achieving life balance, managing time effectively, and reducing stress are universal goals. This struggle is not just about personal well-being but also reflects a deeper desire for a life filled with purpose, meaning, and belonging. I believe that the principles of ‘Tikkun Olam’, a central concept of our Jewish tradition, offer a path to this harmony. Let’s begin by looking at how the principles of Tikkun Olam can be applied to self-care.

by Leya Aronoff on February 15, 2024

6 Lessons in Leading with Your Values from Noah’s Bagels’ Founder Noah Alper

The J Leaders fellows recently met Noah Alper, a serial entrepreneur from the Bay Area who is most well known for founding Noah’s NY Bagels in 1989. Noah spoke to my J Leaders Academy cohort on “Leading with your Jewish Values”, which is something he embodied through all his business ventures. Here are the top 6 lessons I’ve taken away from Noah’s conversation with our cohort.

by Leya Aronoff on February 12, 2024

Moving Forward with Purpose: Cultivating Hope in a Post October 7th World

Each of us were affected in our own way by the events of October 7th. Like many in the Jewish community, I have felt waves of emotions since the tragedy of October 7 and the subsequent rise of antiSemitic rhetoric and actions around the world. Times feel dark.

But I realized that if we as a Jewish people are going to make it through this, we need to stick together as a community. While we can easily feel isolated alone, coming together to share and learn from others can help us process our feelings and learn how we can move forward.

It is with this spirit of community that we’re launching an event for young Jewish adults to Cultivate Hope in a Post-October 7th World.

by Leya Aronoff on February 7, 2024

Resilience in the Wake of Tragedy: A Call to Action

Resilience in the Wake of Tragedy: A Call to Action Zev Fogelman, J Leaders National Council Director Re-printed from the Times of Israel Blog on February 7th, 2024. From a young Jewish perspective, the reverberations of the October 7 tragedy have unleashed a torrent of anxiety and a flood of questions. The magnitude of this […]

by Leya Aronoff on January 23, 2024

J Leaders at Z3 – Applying Jewish Wisdom to a Post October 7th World

On November 5th, 2023, J Leaders Academy alumni attended the Z3 Conference in Palo Alto, which discussed the interaction between the Jewish diaspora and Israel. The conference was both uplifting and intense. With an uptick in antisemitism and controversy on Israeli policy, it was refreshing to walk away with action items on how we can support one another in a post-October 7th world. Read this blog for my highlights and takeaways from Z3.

by Leya Aronoff on December 29, 2023

J Leaders 2023: A Year of Challenges, Triumphs and Transformations

In 2023, we were appalled by the spike in anti-Semitism and the pervasive sense of uncertainty and fear. A new Jewish future is coming, one that is different than any of us could imagine. We at J Leaders believe that the future of our Jewish community depends on developing and engaging the next generation of ethical, strong Jewish leaders. And that’s exactly what we do. J Leaders empowers Jewish young adults to become leaders and community-builders.

In this blog, we reflect on the milestones, achievements, and impactful moments that defined J Leaders and our community.

by Peter Hoffman on November 21, 2023

Announcing the 2023-24 J Leaders Academy Fellows

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the J Leaders Academy’s fourth cohort! As we embark on this exciting venture, we invite you to join us in welcoming a group of 23 exceptional Jewish young adults who are poised to become the torchbearers of innovation, vision, and impactful leadership.

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