Enough with the Networking. Let’s Start Building Relationships. By Eve Figueroa Karp, 2022-23 J Leaders Academy Fellow What 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. […]
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Why I Get My Best Ideas In The Shower, aka, Why Rest Is Vital For Our Leadership
Why I Get My Best Ideas In The Shower, aka, Why Rest Is Vital For Our Leadership By Leah Palestrant, 2022-23 J Leaders Academy Fellow As part of our J Leaders Academy Retreat pre-work, we read Changing the World from the Inside Out by Rabbi David Jaffe. In his chapter on Shabbat, we reflected on […]
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The J Leaders Academy Retreat Blew Me Away
The J Leaders Academy Retreat Blew Me Away By Leya Aronoff, 2022-23 J Leaders Academy Fellow 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 […]
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Interning with J leaders Exceeded All Expectations
Interning with J leaders Exceeded All Expectations By Olivia Ferguson, George Washington University Incoming Junior 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 […]
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The J Leaders Academy – A Priceless Opportunity
By Marla Goodman, 2021-22 J Leaders Academy Fellow I’m proud to say that I was a fellow in this past year’s J Leaders Academy. It was an incredible experience for me. I loved everything that I learned about leadership skill development, but what I appreciate most are the connections I made with the other fellows […]
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Congrats 2021-22 J Leaders Academy Fellows
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. The seven month J Leaders Academy focuses on “Impactful […]
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Happy One Year Anniversary J Leaders!
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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Island and Continent: A Story about a Kaifeng Jew and Rabbi Einhorn in Taiwan
By Josh Zuo, 2021-2022 J Leaders Leadership Academy Fellow 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 […]
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Reflections On Jewish Leadership
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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Living My Covenant
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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