The Harry Kay Leadership Institute is the flagship program of the Center for Jewish Leadership Excellence, which develops emerging leaders for a dynamic and effective future. The institute has a long and successful history, having helped thousands of young Jewish professionals address issues and challenges relevant to the community. The conference has expanded to include new cohorts and the Harry Kay Alumni Network. Below are some of the benefits of participating in this program. Read on to learn more about this dynamic, Jewish leadership development institute.
The Harry Kay Leadership Institute is a thirty-year-old institution based in the Twin Cities, providing support and tools for the next generation of Jewish leaders. The Institute recently led eight young adults to the former Soviet Union to help elderly Jews who are in need. Participants were also introduced to Jewish values and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s COVID-19 response. As a result, the Institute is now a hub for Jewish leadership development, with nearly 300 alumni.
The Institute begins with an immersion Shabbaton, which enables participants to connect with each other and get to know each other. During the three-day program, students will have the opportunity to engage with the group while also learning new leadership skills. These sessions are interactive and engaging, and attendees will benefit from the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from fellow students. Some participants are even asked to serve on the board of directors of a local non-profit, which is a valuable part of this program.
Harry Kay Conference & Alumni Network
For more than 25 years, the Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence has been assisting emerging leaders in the Jewish community to tackle the issues that affect Jewish communities and their future. The ninth cohort of the Harry Kay Leadership Institute will be a part of this year’s conference, as will the new Harry Kay Alumni Network. Guests are encouraged to attend the event as well as the Harry Kay Leadership Series. To attend, please register by July 31, 2019.
During the program, participants will be exposed to Jewish, American and international leadership development principles and methods. The Harry Kay Leadership Institute, founded by Rabbi David B. Kaplan, has trained nearly 300 leaders, ranging from emerging Jewish leaders to established Jewish organizations and federations. Participants in the institute will learn how to navigate the Jewish issues that face their communities and lead their organizations. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills while working in an intimate setting.
Harry Kay Leadership Institute
The Harry Kay Leadership Institute is an internationally recognized program that trains emerging Jewish leaders in addressing the challenges and issues that Jews face today. Currently in its ninth cohort, the Harry Kay Leadership Institute has established itself as the gold standard for locally developed, high-level Jewish leadership programs. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum, including experiential learning, and is designed to help participants take their leadership development beyond the classroom. Read on to discover more about the program’s history and how it has shaped Jewish leadership.
For more information on the Harry Kay Leadership Institute and how to enroll, please visit the website. The Institute is a thirty-year institution in the Twin Cities and is a partnership with the Harry Kay Foundation. The institute’s tenth cohort will be trained in leadership this fall. Last November, it trained forty young leaders and now has nearly 300 alumni. The program teaches Jewish values and how to navigate Jewish issues. Participants are able to develop their own leadership skills, while developing a network of colleagues and community partners.
The program begins and ends with an immersion Shabbaton. During this time, participants get to know one another and learn about their fellow Harry Kay Alumni Network members. This way, the program is a lifelong commitment, and you’ll be able to benefit from the experience long after it ends. It’s not just a one-time experience, but a chance to make a real difference in the world.
