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I had some high expectations going into the first J Leaders Academy retreat. You see, I’ve always prioritized professional and personal development. My day job is at a career development company. My side hustle is in career coaching. I spend my free time practicing mindfulness and journaling. I studied leadership development and psychology in college. I’ve done my fair share of experiences about becoming my “best self.”

With that said, my expectations were exceeded. The J Leaders Academy retreat was a marvelous experience full of new insights and learnings. What made this retreat so special? Let me tell you.

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Working this summer with J Leaders, I have been immersed in a community of passionate and hardworking people, dedicated to fostering leadership growth among Jewish young professionals. Going into my Kohn Summer internship, I wasn’t sure what to expect from my remote position as the first ever J Leaders intern, but I am proud to say it exceeded all expectations. I am truly grateful for Peter’s guidance, knowledge, and mentorship throughout this summer.

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The three most common reasons Jews connect with Judaism growing up is that they attend a Jewish day school, participate in Jewish summer camp, or visit Israel through a Birthright or family trip. But once college is completed and work life begins – often away from our families, our Jewish identity is truly in our own hands- perhaps for the very first time. So how can young adult Jews begin to explore and express their own identity, especially if they, like myself, are less observant and do not attend synagogue services regularly?

One great answer is to participate in the J Leaders Academy.

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A heartfelt congratulations to our graduating J Leaders Leadership Academy cohort fellows. We couldn’t be more proud of the commitment and accomplishments of our 2021-22 fellows. Through two weekend Shabbaton retreats and 15 virtual interactive sessions, fellows explored their own personal leadership style, strengths, and aspirations.

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April 29, 2022 marks the one year anniversary of J leaders IRS incorporation with the IRS as a 501(c)3 non profit. It’s been an incredible year for J Leaders! We’ve accomplished so much in a short period of time, due to the tireless and committed effort of so many people, and the contributions from so […]

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I’m Josh, a descendant of the Kaifeng Jewish community. I studied under Rabbi Ephraim Ferdinand Einhorn when I was a Master student in Taiwan. Rabbi Einhorn passed away at 103 years old and I feel it’s my duty to share the story about Rabbi Einhorn and me.

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By Meg Adler. I can’t reflect upon Jewish leadership without thinking about Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. You know Moses, the guy who spoke to the Eternal through a burning bush and then and with reticence (and with the help of his siblings) freed the Hebrews from Egypt. To me, Moses, Aaron and Miriam are excellent […]

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By Tina Rosenblum Ph.D., J Leaders Board of Directors. It is Kol Nidre in the mid-1970s at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey. The leaders of the community have humbly approached the ark and are each handed a Torah, to walk around the assembled congregation. My grandfather is among them, and with a […]

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After 9 months of Leadership Academy sessions, all via Zoom, the cohort finally met in-person at Smitten’s Ice Cream in Santana Row in San Jose. The location was sweet not only because of the delicious ice cream, and that founder Robyn Sue Fisher was one of our incredible fireside chat presenters, but because it was […]

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Welcome to J Leaders We’re thrilled to welcome you to the J Leaders newly-launched website. J Leaders vision is all about developing ethical, impactful Jewish young adult leaders to ensure a vibrant Jewish community and make the world a better place. We invite you to explore the website to learn more about J Leaders programs […]

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