Potential Topics
Opening Retreat Introduction to the Greater Long Beach Jewish Community American Jewish History Contemporary Jewish Issues: Impact on the Future Community The role of Civic Engagement in Jewish Life Israel: My Heart is in the East and I am in the West Leadership Toolkit Retreat How to Build a Marketing Plan Legendary Leaders How Can You Make a Difference?
2011-2012
Community-Wide Leadership Development Program 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90230 Phone: 562-426-7601 Fax: 562-424-3915 www.jewishlongbeach.org
Made possible by the generosity of Barbara and Ray Alpert
Mission
New Leaders Forum The New Leaders Forum is a year long leadership development series for a select group of emerging leaders of the Jewish Community. The program, sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, will prepare participants for lay leadership roles in synagogues, agencies, and other Jewish nonprofit organizations. The chosen participants will meet to engage in lively discussions, Past Participant speaks in front of the in-depth dialogue group. and hands on experiences led by influential speakers and facilitators. In each session, participants will gain important knowledge that will empower them to be leaders in our community. Participants will have additional opportunities for social networking, Jewish enrichment, and social action.
To ensure the future of Greater Long Beach’s Jewish Community through leadership skills building, knowledge, understanding, and community interaction.
Dates 2011-2012 Sunday, September 11, 2011 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 (Note exception: First Thursday of the month due to High Holidays) Thursday, November 10, 2011 Thursday, December 8, 2011 Thursday, January 12, 2011 Sunday, February 12, 2011 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.
2010-2011 New Leaders Forum Graduates
Vision
Thursday, March 1, 2011 (Note exception: First Thursday of the month due to Purim) Tuesday, April 17, 2011 (Note Exception: Tuesday due to Passover) Thursday, May 10, 2011
o To provide Greater Long Beach Jewish Institutions with identified, educated and willing future leadership. o To work with all institutions, religious and secular, to identify potential leadership candidates. o To provide an educational platform in which the participants will learn, share, and grow in their ability to act as leaders in the community. o To ensure success by providing ongoing mentorship opportunities
Thursday, June 7, 2011
To request an application, contact Anna Shabtay at ashabtay@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1007.