Leadership Development

Plowed green wheat field beneath a blue sky and rolling clouds

Lead Your Board Through Self-Reflection for the High Holidays

Amy Asin
On the Jewish calendar, the start of the month of Elul signifies the beginning of the High Holiday season. As individuals, it is during this time that we begin the process of cheshbon hanefesh (accounting of the soul), reflecting on the past year. So too, it is important for your leadership and community to reflect on the past year and consider how to do better moving forward.
Photo of two teens sitting at a table

9 Programs Empowering Jewish Teen Leaders

Ellie Rudee
If you know a teen looking for an unforgettable experience that combines leadership, Jewish values, and community, look no further! Here are nine incredible programs to consider for the coming year.
Photo of the silhouette of four people trying to help a fifth person cross a gap in between two rocks

Summer Resources for Year-Round Board Success

Julie Harris
The summer months are a great time for presidents and boards of directors to kickstart planning for the upcoming year. Here are six important ways you can jumpstart your summer planning.
Photo of a group of people lined up with their arms around either other; they are smiling

The URJ Equity Indicator: A New Tool to Guide Your Efforts Creating a Communities of Belonging

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Yolanda Savage-Narva
We are so proud to launch the Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Equity Indicator; an exciting new tool that will help guide all of us in our efforts to create equitable Communities of Belonging. An equitable Jewish community is a space and place where all people have the opportunity to feel affirmed, safe, celebrated, and experience a sense of belonging.