Beginning in 2019, the Certificate in Jewish Leadership for Educators will provide senior-level educators the knowledge and skills necessary for them to serve in leadership capacities. The curriculum will prepare participants to meet educational challenges facing Jewish communities in the 21st century and to embrace growth opportunities in their careers and organizations. The Certificate program is presented by Spertus Institute for Jewish … [Read more...] about Spertus Institute and Northwestern University Offer New Leadership Program for Jewish Educators
Professional Development
New CASJE Project to Study the Career Development of Educators in Jewish Institutions of Teaching and Learning
CASJE (The Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) has launched a project supported by the William Davidson Foundation and the Jim Joseph Foundation for comprehensive research on the pipeline and “career arc” of educators working in Jewish education. The two-year project is supported by generous grants totaling $1.5 million from both foundations, and will yield findings to be shared broadly with the field of Jewish education and … [Read more...] about New CASJE Project to Study the Career Development of Educators in Jewish Institutions of Teaching and Learning
Setting the Stage (or table) for Effective Change:
A Lesson from Sukkot
By Michael S. Berger
For many Jews, and especially those who work in the Jewish community, Tishrei is essentially four weeks of uninterrupted holidays. Yet we naturally divide them into two pairs - the more solemn, reflective “High Holy Days” of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with a focus on making amends, and then the more festive, joyous holidays of Sukkot and then Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, recalling the divine protection our ancestors … [Read more...] about Setting the Stage (or table) for Effective Change:
A Lesson from Sukkot
Reflecting Back to Look Ahead: Relaunching UpStart’s Venture Accelerator
By Taylor Epstein It’s that time of year, when so many individuals and organizations are reflecting on what came before, renewing commitments, and realigning priorities. Over the past six months, the UpStart team has been doing just that by envisioning the future of one of our flagship programs, The UpStart Accelerator. We’ve examined what we accomplished in the past and looked closely at where we can up our game to best support groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Reflecting Back to Look Ahead: Relaunching UpStart’s Venture Accelerator
Applications Open: UPenn 2019 Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy
The Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy is an eight-month online and in-person certificate program designed by the University of Pennsylvania for busy professionals who seek tools, skills, and collaborators to help their work improving the world. The next cohort begins January 2019. Upon completing this program, you'll have the opportunity to continue your studies towards a master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership at UPenn's School of … [Read more...] about Applications Open: UPenn 2019 Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy
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