Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University

If you or someone in your network has been considering our new certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership, there's still time to register for our fall cohort, which begins late October (after the holidays). More info here: https://www.brandeis.edu/hornstein/graduate-programs/ma-certificate-jewish-leadership-online.html

We invite all Jewish communal leaders to join us for a second community event to honor and acknowledge the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Registration info below and here: https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/register/?id=92e1d38e-edcc-4f21-b170-bd50c9f4d079

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University welcomes our NEWEST Cohort-- the class of 2026 to campus! They are an AMAZING group and we can't wait to support and follow their journey.

Between a wonderful Orientation '24 orchestrated by our 2nd-year Orientation Committee, and completing our first week of classes, our 2nd-year students have really stepped up and provided wonderful leadership and guidance all around.

We are just getting started for a fabulous year ahead!

Shabbat Shalom to our whole Hornstein Community!

We hope you can join us. Register here: https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/register/?id=92e1d38e-edcc-4f21-b170-bd50c9f4d079

Join Hornstein and the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies on Thursday, Sept. 12 for a panel with delegates from Kibbutz Magen, one of the 32 border-adjacent communities that endured the 10/7 atrocities.

The discussion will focus on community building and Diaspora ties, exploring the impact of 10/7 on Jewish peoplehood generally. Members of Magen will discuss how they have overcome tribulations and built community resilience since the events.

Thursday Sept 12, 1-2:15pm, Location: Lown 315

Everyone is welcome to this in-person event.

Registration is not required, however rsvp's are requested: [email protected].

Join us to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of our recent Hornstein graduate, Juliana Sherer(BA/ MA, '24) for being published TODAY in EJewish Philanthropy

Juliana's article, Will USY's Restructuring Save Conservative Judaism?, draws upon her yearlong work for her Hornstein Master's thesis in which she researched USY and NFTY youth movements and their effects on Jewish Identity formation.

We are delighted for Juliana to be recognized and know that her Hornstein education will bring her much success as she begins her professional role at Boston University Hillel

Mazal Tov, Juliana!

Will USY’s restructuring save Conservative Judaism? My USY region was everything to me throughout high school. I served for two terms on the regional executive board, including one term as regional president, and I still have the notoriously long regional song memorized (as I anticipate I...

✨ Announcement ✨ We are thrilled to launch our new partnership with Hillel International to provide fully online professional development opportunities to Hillel staff and Springboard fellows. Learn more 👇and help us spread the news!

Hillel International and Brandeis University partner to support development of next generation of Jewish changemakers Leaders with the world's largest Jewish campus organization will now have increased opportunities to earn a master's certificate through The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Mazal Tov to the Class of 2024 Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University!

We are filled with joy in celebrating your achievements and we hope you will continue to shine brightly as you take on Jewish Professional Leadership positions around the globe!

We also extend a hearty Mazal Tov to Alan Gill on receiving the Bernard Resiman Award. Alan's charge to our graduates was a perfect combination of hope and determination, as the class of 2024 makes a name for itself in the important work of Jewish Professional Leadership.

We look forward to your continued success and your recognition of standing on the shoulders of many generations of Hornstein Alumni before you.

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University is honored to award the Bernard Reisman Professional Excellence Award to Alan Gill, CEO Emeritus of JDC ( The Joint).

Alan will present the keynote address to the Hornstein Class of 2024, faculty and guests, during our Hornstein Commencement Celebration.

Join us by zoom as we honor Alan H. Gill, and our 2024 Hornstein graduates on Friday, May 17th, 10:30AM ET https://brandeis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEy34_PgTU-ngmmW1c3UxA #/registration

Fern Chertok, Interim Director of Hornstein shares how the Hornstein faculty selected Alan for this prestigious award, "This past February, during our Myra Kraft Seminar in Israel, Hornstein students and faculty had the opportunity to meet with Alan Gill and hear his thoughts on the critical elements of effective Jewish leadership during times of crisis. We were riveted by his insightful understanding of the role of leaders in difficult times and by the breadth of his experiences in supporting Jewish communities around the world. Alan exemplifies the professional integrity and compassion as well as the visionary leadership that characterized Bernard Reisman."

Alan Gill served as CEO of JDC from 2013-2017 before retiring from full-time service and returning home to Israel, capping a 23-year tenure with the organization. Alan played a leadership role in launching many of JDC’s landmark programs around the world.

Alan also served as a member of JDC’s emergency rescue and relief team during the 2008 Russia-Georgia war, providing urgently needed assistance to Jews trapped behind the Russian lines. In 2015, he oversaw JDC’s rescue operation of 130 Jews trapped in the war zone in eastern Ukraine and who were brought to safety in the western part of the country.

In addition to serving as CEO Emeritus of JDC, Alan is advisor-in-residence with the Mandel Institute for Executive Leadership in North America and serves as senior advisor at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. He sits on the Boards of Directors of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Jaffa.

Thank you to the Olshansky Family for your ongoing generous support of our Hornstein students to reach for the stars! It was wonderful to have you join us for the Bernard Olshansky Final Projects and Student Awards Event where our 2nd year students shared their findings as we learned through two Team Consulting Projects about the expansion of a Day School initiative of Gateways and leveraging client data more effectively at Yad Chesed. We also learned about the impact of youth groups on developing Jewish identity and practice.
Thank you Judy for illustrating what a kind and determined leader your father was in the Boston Jewish community.
We believe Bernard Olshansky would be very proud of our students- and join us in wishing them Mazal Tov as we head towards Commencent 2024!

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Avodah, providing eligible members of the Avodah community with reduced tuition on programs, including our brand new online certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership. Please help us spread the word!

We're excited to share that registration for our online graduate certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership is now open! Please share with your networks and help spread the word about this amazing opportunity for those looking to build their leadership skills while strengthen their connections to the global Jewish community. Click below to learn more about the program and how to enroll.

Master's Certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership Online Leading dual-degree graduate program at Brandeis University prepares leaders for the 21st-century Jewish community.

What a great day connecting with two of our Alumni from the class of 2022 and meeting with the next generation of Jewish leaders at Hillel’s Israel Summit! We loved the energy in the house.

The Myra Kraft Seminar in Israel has started out its travels in Jerusalem. Tonight we had a fabulous gathering with our Hornstein Alumni in Israel that covered Alumni from the classes of 1972-2023!

Many Alumni shared their thoughts about their Hornstein education- patterns emerged including COMMUNITY, thoughtful planning, values education, enduring lessons of Bernie Reisman and many outstanding faculty, and the importance of building relationships and collaboration.

Thank you to our 20 + Hornstein Alumni in Israel who came together tonight in Jerusalem! We are all connected in our actions and desires to be part of the Jewish story.

Am Yisrael Chai! 🇮🇱

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University is one of the many educational organizations co sponsoring this event, organized by JLeaders FORUM. We invite you to participate on Thursday, February 8th, 8PM EST!

With the recent spike in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, many of us are wondering what we can do to combat it.

Join us for an enlightening webinar, "Uniting Against Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate: A Leadership Approach to Confronting Hate."

Through insightful and actionable perspectives, we aim to inspire a collective commitment to tolerance, understanding, and leadership in the face of rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.

In this crucial discussion, renowned experts will come together to explore effective strategies for combating bigotry and fostering unity.

Our experts include:

Duke University Associate Vice President Imam Abdullah Antepli
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt
Adjunct Senior Fellow for the Council on Foreign Relations Farah Pandith

Together, let's break down barriers and build bridges towards a more inclusive future for all communities. Join the conversation and be a part of the solution.

Register to save your spot: https://jleaders.org/forum/

Help us give a big welcome our newly appointed the Leon A. Jick Director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University ~ Dr. Liora Norwich!

Dr. Liora Norwich's extensive and impressive leadership will help shape Hornstein in the years to come.

In addition, we thank the Jick family for their generous support of the Hornstein Program through their establishment of the directorship chair.

Read Dr. Norwich's bio below:
With two decades of non-profit experience, Dr. Liora Norwich is currently the Executive Director of the Network for Social Justice, a role she has held since 2019. A Canadian by birth, Liora is also an Israeli citizen, having spent over a decade in Israel working with both local partners and international human rights organizations to advance integrated community development and social justice initiatives among Jewish, Palestinian, and Bedouin organizations. While receiving her PhD in Political Science at the Hebrew University, Liora launched the first academic Master’s program in community development studies, the Glocal Program, at the Hebrew University in 2011.
After a fellowship at the Azrieli Centre of Israel Studies in Montreal, Liora moved to Boston in 2014 for a two-year teaching fellowship at the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, and at the same time undertook an MBA in Nonprofit Management at the Heller School. Her research focused primarily on social mobilization using Israel as a case study, comparing the mobilization of ethnic minorities, and analyzing the ways in which different collectives make their voices heard and impact social policy. Since departing Brandeis in 2018, Liora has worked with–and consulted for–a diverse subset of mission-driven organizations in the areas of health equity, immigrant justice, and college access and readiness. Her diverse experience drives her passion for developing equitable, inclusive, intergenerational, and accessible community learning and engagement programming, alongside working to empower students at different stages of their academic and professional careers as leaders and changemakers. To this end, she is also an adjunct lecturer at Regis College where she teaches a Master’s class on grant writing and project management.

Alumni and Friends,

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University is launching an ONLINE learning opportunity in Fall 2024!
Might you know an emerging or mid-career Jewish Professional Leader who could benefit from learning the tools and skills developed by our talented Hornstein faculty?

Come learn more about Hornstein's ONLINE Certificate (12 credits, 8 months) in Jewish Professional Leadership!
We are sponsoring an INFO session for this unique ONLINE opportunity on Thursday, January 25th at 12 noon (EST). REGISTER BELOW to join us and learn how our ONLINE training can prepare you to reach new heights in Jewish Professional Leadership.

Thank you for sharing our registration form with your networks!

https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/.../240125-certificate...

How exciting for us that Brandeis University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences highlighted one of our remarkable recent graduates, Annie. We are so eager to share this inspiring piece with our Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University alumni and friends.

alumni Annie Fortnow Hornstein MA/MBA'23, sat down to share her journey and how it has helped prepare her for her job at Yad Chessed, a Jewish social services agency in .

Read her inspiring story 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/annie-fortnow.html

OUR NEXT INFO SESSION IS Monday, November 13th, 7pm (EST)
We'd love to talk to your PEOPLE!

We have seen first hand in times of crisis how important Jewish Leadership is.... The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University is committed to training future Jewish leaders with the skills and tools necessary to lead and guide Jewish communities.
Kol Hakovod to our Hornstein Alumni (650+) worldwide who are effectively working around the clock to support their communities during these challenging days.
Please share with your networks- we would love to meet your aspiring Jewish leaders at our upcoming INFO sessions!
www.hornstein.edu

Who do YOU KNOW who could be a wonderful candidate for the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University?

Hornstein is beginning our recruitment season and we need YOUR HELP! Please share this info about our upcoming INFO SESSIONS widely with your networks.

We are experiencing now first-hand how important Jewish Leadership is to guiding our communities through devastating days. Let's build up a cadre of competent leaders!

Sign up for our info sessions by emailing: [email protected]
or send us your recommended names and we will reach out to your contacts directly.

Shabbat Shalom and Am Yisrael Chai!

Zach Goldberger '22 was published today (10/16/23) in eJewishPhilanthropy.com

Thank you Zachary Goldberger for your dedication and insights to our teen communities during these challenging and unimaginable days for youth and adults alike.

https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/for-teens-a-new-space-to-meet-this-moment/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Your%20Daily%20Phil%20October%2016%202023&utm_content=Your%20Daily%20Phil%20October%2016%202023+CID_ea8252811fec04cc14b937faf9e2c498&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=in%20an%20opinion%20piece%20for%20eJewishPhilanthropy

Teens need a new space to meet this moment, and we can help As the war with Hamas continues to unfold, teens need social settings — online and IRL — where they can debrief with peers and have hard conversations in a supportive environment.

Dear Hornstein Community,

It is almost impossible to believe, but only eight months ago, the Hornstein program was visiting S'derot as part of the Myra Kraft Seminar in Israel. Now we are watching what can only be described as a modern “pogrom” in that same town and all over the surrounding areas of Israel. We are devastated, terrified, angry, and resolute in our support of Israel.

How do we, members of the worldwide Jewish people, support our communities and move beyond this moment? If we are fortunate, we have leaders who can lend us their strength, show us by their example how to act on our shared convictions and remind us of our individual and collective resilience. Leaders like those educated and those currently being educated by the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program.

I started today, struggling to find the words to express what I was feeling Then, Alex S., one of our current Hornstein students shared the following message and I realized that the most fitting words are those of the next generation of Jewish leaders. Alex wrote…

As students in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program, we stand at the forefront of a pivotal moment in history—a moment that underscores our unwavering commitment to Israel and the worldwide Jewish community. Our journey isn't solely about preparing future leaders; we are those leaders, shaped by our experiences and convictions.

The recent events unfolding in Israel, marked by relentless attacks from Hamas, deeply touch our hearts and reaffirm our purpose. In these challenging times, we recognize the significance of our role as emerging Jewish leaders, tasked with navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the Jewish community and advocating passionately for Israel's well-being and security.

In the 21st century, leadership goes beyond skill sets; it embodies a profound connection to Israel's enduring story. We embrace this responsibility with fierce determination.

In these moments of adversity, our hearts beat in solidarity with Israel, as we extend our unwavering support to its resilient people. In the face of adversity, our duty remains resolute—to uphold the values and principles that guide us, to rise together as the present and future Jewish leaders, and to forge a brighter, more secure future for Israel and the entire Jewish family.

In the last few days, Hornstein has reached out individually with all of our alumni who reside in Israel to reaffirm our support. If you did not hear from me, (or you know of other Alumni who did not hear from me) it is because we do not have a current email address. Please let us know how we can contact you or others going forward.

Current Hornstein students and faculty will be meeting this week to navigate our own reactions and to plan how we can act to support Israel and our local Jewish communities.

We are united in our prayers for the safety of Israel and its people.

Fern

Interim Director
Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University

P.S. This picture was taken in S'derot during the Myra Kraft Seminar in Israel in February 2023. Tamar Capsuto (center, front row) a musical artist who resides in S'derot shared her songs and stories with us. Thankfully, as of serval days ago, Tamar was active on facebook.

The Hornstein program is offering 5 tickets first come first served to the Rising Tide Gathering 2023: Elu v’Elu, Both/And—Multiplicity in Mikveh, taking place Tuesday 10/24, and Wednesday 10/25.

This is a two-day virtual gathering on Zoom that will unite lay leaders, professionals, clergy, students, funders, volunteers, and educators from around the world. Together, we're dedicated to making Mikveh experiences inclusive and accessible for everyone in the Jewish community.

During this event, you'll discover fresh insights, build meaningful connections, and find inspiration for Jewish ritual water immersion. Whether you're a seasoned mikveh expert or simply curious about the practice, you're warmly welcomed into this space of learning, connection, and co-creation.

Learn more and check out the schedule at https://risingtideopenwaters.org/gathering2023/

We are so happy to welcome our spirited first year students to the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University! We have had a great first week together and look forward to many memorable and meaningful experience throughout the year!

Do you know someone who might be a great fit for this HORNSTEIN-CENTERED opportunity? Please send them our way!

It is an exciting time of growth and innovation at the Hornstein Program. Brandeis is hiring for a Partnerships Marketing Specialist (25 hrs a week/ hybrid) to support Hornstein's growth. Successful candidates have experience working with Jewish nonprofits and have connections in the Jewish community.

Please share WIDELY with all your networks!

https://brandeis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/jobs/details/Partnerships-Marketing-Specialist---Part-Time_R0008572-1?fbclid=IwAR0LdK1WyH5tC3eXflV2-Lf43mvwUNN71X9dhtU2s64CEP0FensapBxBZhg

Partnerships Marketing Specialist - Part Time Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Partnerships Marketing Specialist in the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis w...

Mazal Tov to our Hornstein Class of '23!

With an abundance of talent and heart, we are excited to watch you soar in the Jewish Community in coming years!

You are now welcomed into to the beloved Hornstein alumni network, in which we hope you will continue to give and receive.

Shabbat Shalom to all!

Yasher Koach to our recent Hornstein graduate, Isaac Minkoff (MA/ MPP) ‘23, whose piece https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-american-west-is-thirsty-and-israel-can-help-fill-its-cup/ was just published in the Times of Israel!

Isaac’s MPP capstone project proved to be relevant to this week’s news!

Please join us in congratulating Isaac!

The American West is thirsty, and Israel can help fill its cup From the blog of Isaac Minkoff at The Times of Israel

Hornstein will be visiting Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Cornerstone for Community Partners gathering- Tuesday, May 24th!

Come to our table! We hope to see our Alumni and friends- and meet any of your contacts who want to learn more about the value of a HORNSTEIN education!

We are still shining bright from Thursday evening’s presentation of Culminating Projects and Awards ceremonies. What an impressive evening learning about the research and data from our Class of 2023 as well as the powerful message from our Reisman Award recipient Foundation for Jewish Camp CEO, Jeremy Fingerman! We will continue to treasure Jeremy’s Making Mensches Periodic Table!

Thank you to the Olshansky Family for sponsoring this celebratory event, and to Sophie Gildesgame for sharing a glimpse of your most extraordinary grandfather, Bernard Olshansky. Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University truly values your partnership in building up Jewish leaders.

Mazal Tov and Kol haKavod to Heather Alper ‘24 for being chosen as the Bernard and Rena J. Olshansky Award recipient and to Nicole Chermak ‘24 for being chosen as the Tzvi and Ariella Raviv Writing Award recipient!

We also loved having our Alumni with us! We hope you will continue to join us and always be a strong part of our network. M’Dor L’Dor!