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Overview The Peres Leadership Program, an affiliate of the Palm Beach Synagogue, is i nformed both by moral values and the significant leadership experiences of the mentors. The program aims to mold potential future leaders in our community by targeting a diverse body of teenagers who volunteer in their local community, school, church, or synagogue. The curriculum, divided into eight workshops, encompasses eight essential skills of successful leadership. Students will understand their personal value and potential as leaders through Peres’ multi-dimensional program. Our written curriculum, successful mentor role-models, group exercises, and inspiring speakers give participants a broad perspective on leadership and success. This enables students to envision themselves as future leaders, driving them to pursue their goals towards success.
ELIGIBILITY The program application is open to all 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in Palm Beach County who aspire to be l eaders in their communities and meet the program criteria. To receive an application please visit www.peresleadership.org. Once an application is completed and received, the student will go through an interview p rocess. Those accepted will receive a letter of acceptance into the program.
AWARD Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a Medal and Award of Completion. Based on p erformance throughout the course, top participants will be awarded Gold Medals of Achievement. The highest ranked participant will receive The Peres Leadership Award and $1000 cash prize.
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COLLEGE CREDIT New for 2018-2019. $399 per credit. Limited needs-based scholarships available. Apply Today! Limited spots available.
The Peres Leadership Program was established to teach and instill the traits, skills, and values that are integral to successful leaders in all fields, including but not limited to business, education, medicine, law, and government.
GUEST SPEAKERS previously at Peres Leadership
Dave Aronberg The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida and a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected to the Senate in 2002, as its youngest member and served for eight years.
Nancy Brinker The founder and Chair of Global Strategy of Susan G. Komen Foundation, an o rganization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer at age 36.
Jeff Greene An American real estate entrepreneur. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was a candidate in the 2010 Senate election primaries in Florida.
Paul N. Leone Paul N. Leone has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Breakers Palm Beach Inc. since October 1994. Mr. Leone serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Flagler System, Inc.
Congressman Brian Mast An American politician, former United States Army Combat Vet and Purple Heart recipient. Mast was elected to Congress from Florida in the November 2016 general election.
Michelle McLean A Namibian actress, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe in 1992.
Ricky Wade Owner of 25 McDonald’s restaurants in Palm Beach County.
SCHEDULE 2018 – 2019
meet & greet Sunday, November 4, 2018
persistence Tuesday, January 22, 2019
character Tuesday, November 13, 2018
empowerment Tuesday, February 5, 2019
vision Tuesday, November 27, 2018
strategy Tuesday, February 19, 2019
communication Tuesday, December 11, 2018
judgement Tuesday, March 5, 2019
tolerance Tuesday, January 8, 2019
graduation Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Our MENTORS
Jay Bauer Graduated Business School with a Practicum in Electronics. He successfully founded, brought public, and sold a number of companies such as Blaupunkt Audio and Seaman Schepps Jewelry.
Ronald Berk After earning both a JD and a Masters of Legal Letters, Mr. Berk went on to serve as an attorney for a number of Fortune 500 companies and several US senators. He founded and served as CEO of 14 affiliated companies.
Eileen Berman Recognized by Barron’s as one of the Top 100 Women Financial Advisors in the U.S. She has over 30 years of experience working with major wealth management firms.
Ambassador Stuart Bernstein A real estate developer and investor of over 50 years. He served as US Ambassador to Denmark from 2001 – 2005. He currently serves as a board member of several major organizations.
Howard L. Blum Jr. A graduate of Columbia Business school, Howard Blum has served as the Senior Vice-President of Investments at USB Financial Services for over fifteen years. Before USB, Blum spent nearly twenty-five years at Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co. becoming Chairman of the Board and CEO.
Nathan Gantcher Known to his peers as Nate, Mr. Gantcher is the Managing Member at EXOP Capital, an investment firm he founded. Prior to EXOP Capital, he was the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Oppenheimer & Co.
Doctor Robert Jacobson Graduated medical school in South Africa. After training in blood diseases and cancer, he developed the Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital where he was the Medical Director for 10 years.
Paul Kozloff Born and raised in Reading, PA, Mr. Kozloff graduated Temple University with a BS in Business Admin. In addition to owning several businesses, Mr. Kozloff was President of the JCC in Reading.
Nini Krever Owns and manages a scrap paper exporting company since 1980. She has served on the board of the National Paper Trade Association and was its first and only female president.
Lloyd Lapidus An accomplished entrepreneur with a passion for consumer facing products and services. He has founded and led a number of venture backed companies leveraging his Direct-To-Consumer experience and expertise. Including the conceiving and founding of one of the first companies to ignite the collaborative consumption economy, “Bag Borrow or Steal�
Stephen Lapidus Founded and operated one of the largest Manufacturer’s Representative Sales firms in the US. Currently owns and operates an ecommerce website marketing innovative dietary supplements.
Jay Nisberg Ph.D. Honored by Accounting Today as the longest active member of its “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession”, Mr. Nisberg is a noted published author of numerous articles on leadership and management. He has consulted for General Motors, RCA, the Vatican and the White House.
Sally Nisberg Serves as vice president on the executive board of Kids Sanctuary, an NGO developing group foster homes in the community. She is a speaker for the Southeast Florida Alzheimer’s Association and president of the Wellness Institute Network.
Major General Ronald D. Silverman After receiving a BA at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and a DDS from Temple University School of Dentistry, Major General Silverman received a commission in the United States Army as a Medical Service Corps Officer. During his 40 plus years of service, Major General Silverman has held numerous prestigious positions and been awarded more than a dozen decorations.
Honorable Judge Lisa Small A judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Florida since 2010. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her J.D. from the University of Florida.
CHAIRMEN Rabbi Moshe Scheiner CO-CHAIRMAN
The founding Rabbi of Palm Beach Synagogue and the Maimonides Leadership Institute. He holds a Masters degree of Talmudic studies and Jewish philosophy from the Rabbinical College of America. He received his rabbinic ordination at the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva. CONTACT: rabbi@palmbeachsynagogue.com
Lawrence Sosnow CO-CHAIRMAN
A successful entrepreneur, he led and developed ventures in health care and tech from start-up to either IPO or sale. Involved in community work, he is a trustee of the Norton Art Museum, overseeing the construction of its new Norman Foster designed building. CONTACT: lsosnow@me.com
ADMINISTRATION
Sarah Dworcan,
Miriam Taylor,
E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR
E D U C AT I O N A L D I R E C T O R
Born and raised in South Africa, Ms. Dworcan has been involved in education and leadership training for close to a decade. While pursuing her medical career, she co-founded Jnetic, an organization focused on education and awareness of genetic diseases. She is the Program Director at Palm Beach Synagogue.
Originally from New York Mrs. Taylor has worked as a counselor, leader and teacher to middle and high school age students for almost 15 years. She has written numerous programming and academic curricula that are nationally recognized. She lives in Plantation, FL with her husband and five children.
CONTACT: sarah@peresleadership.org
CONTACT: miriam@peresleadership.org
Dr. Art Johnson P R O F E S S O R O F L E A D E R S H I P & O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T, T H E C AT H E R I N E T. M A C A R T H U R S C H O O L O F L E A D E R S H I P, P A L M B E A C H AT L A N T I C U N I V E R S I T Y
Dr. Johnson has worked in many higher education settings in his career, holding various positions of responsibility. He has taught for eight universities and is the owner of a successful consulting business. His firm has provided consulting services to the healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, law enforcement, transportation, banking, non-profit and service industries. He is also known to make a great cheesecake. CONTACT: Art_Johnson@pba.edu
Stephen Lapidus, ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR
Founded and operated one of the largest Manufacturer’s Representative Sales firms in the US. Currently owns and operates an ecommerce website marketing innovative dietary supplements. CONTACT: enrollment@peresleadership.org
Community Leaders Mentoring Teens For an application and more information, visit
www.peresleadership.org