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The Inaugural Cohort of the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders

Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders

皇冠体育 Announces the Culmination of the Inaugural Cohort of the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders.

皇冠体育 is proud to announce the culmination of the first-ever Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism (LCCA) for Lay Leaders. This distinguished cohort of lay leaders, representing Jewish communities across North America, has completed a rigorous and transformative program designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to confront and combat antisemitism with greater confidence and strategic impact.听

This program was created as an expansion of 皇冠体育鈥檚 Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism, specifically to meet the needs of Jewish communal lay leaders. These individuals play a crucial role in Jewish life鈥攕haping policy, guiding organizational strategy, and serving as the connective tissue between Jewish institutions and the broader community.听听

By deepening their understanding of antisemitism and equipping themselves with the tools to address it, these leaders ensure that their communities remain strong, informed, and proactive in the face of contemporary challenges.听

Meet the Participants听

Peter Bensinger, Jr. of Chicago, IL
Board Chair & President, 听

Wendy Chiado of Colorado Springs, CO
Member of the Board of Directors, 听

Hagit Fefferman of Miami, FL
Speaker, Presenter, and Docent, 听

Robin Friedman of Newton, MA
Board Secretary, 听听

Marla Grossberg of Highland Park, IL
Board President, 听

Daniel Kinel of Rochester, NY
Board Chair & President, 听

Jody Kipnis of Boston, MA
Board President, 听

Don Kleinmuntz of Chicago, IL
Trustee, 皇冠体育 for Jewish Learning and Leadership听

Randi Levin of Tucson, AZ
Trustee, 听

Susan Saal of Palo Alto, CA
Member, Board of Directors, 听

Sue Stolov of Washington, DC
Vice President and President Elect, Regional Chapter

Aviva Sussman of Santa Fe, NM
Education Lead, 听

Jude Sydney of Newton, MA
CEO, 听

Carol Wynne of Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Zionism Chair, 听

The Work Ahead听

As these lay leaders complete the program, they step forward as stronger, more informed advocates, prepared to take on the challenges of rising antisemitism within their communities and beyond. Their commitment to personal growth and their investment in this learning experience demonstrate the vital role of lay leadership in Jewish communal resilience. Their leadership will serve as a model for others, and their partnerships with Jewish professionals will ensure a more unified, prepared, and proactive response to the challenges ahead.听

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