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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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
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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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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Inaugural Leadership Academy Reunion
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
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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