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 […]
Continue ReadingIsland and Continent: A Story about a Kaifeng Jew and Rabbi Einhorn in Taiwan
By Josh Wright, 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 […]
Continue ReadingReflections 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 […]
Continue ReadingLiving 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 […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to J Leaders
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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