Gila Hadani

Gila Hadani

Gila Hadani (she/her) is the Director, Organizing & Mobilizing, URJ & Congregational Leadership for the Leaders In Action Team for the Union for Reform Judaism. Prior to coming to the URJ, Gila worked in the field of Jewish Education, working in both the Jewish organizational and congregational worlds. In her role at the URJ, she directs the Scheidt Seminar for Presidents (including all programming for congregational presidents), URJ Facilitated Board Workshops, and the Leadership Bootcamp. She also works closely with those who volunteer for their congregations and the dedicated volunteers working on behalf of the URJ. Gila believes that synagogues and the synagogue community have the power to transform lives for the people with whom it engages. That concept fuels her drive for her work at the URJ.

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Leadership Boot Camp: A Clean Page, Infinite Possibilities

Gila Hadani
The URJ is proud to once again bring Reform Movement leaders together for the URJ Leadership Boot Camp. On Sunday, October 26, hundreds of people from different facets of Reform Jewish life will gather online for great learning and motivate each other to amp up our terrific work.
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Setting Your Leaders Up For Success

Gila Hadani
It's board nomination season again! Time to compile lists, get recommendations, and start calling the future leaders of your congregation. The URJ has resources, advice, and initiatives to set you and your board up for success.
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Training Opportunities for Your Board and President

Gila Hadani
The effects of the events of October 7 have resonated differently with different people. More people are seeking comfort, connection, and community. Our Reform Jewish community is uniquely positioned to provide this. We should be leaning into opportunities to help bring people into our communities.
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Why Gather? Celebrating URJ’s 150th Together

Rabbi Esther L. Lederman, Gila Hadani
The time has arrived for the Union for Reform Judaism and the Reform Movement to gather in person once again, and there is no more perfect time than our 150 th anniversary.

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