Synagogue leadership is being redefined. Financial realities are shifting. Community needs are evolving. Today’s synagogue executives need the skills, vision, and confidence to lead through change.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Association for Temple Administration (NATA), in proud partnership with Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, is launching a dynamic Certificate in Synagogue Executive Leadership — the only professional education designed exclusively for emerging synagogue senior executives ready to grow their skills.
Participants who complete this program will gain:
- Advanced non-profit training combining Jewish wisdom with real world strategy
- Skills tailored for synagogue executives, taught in a hybrid format
- A supportive peer network of synagogue leaders with opportunities to leverage each other’s talents, resources, and support
- A nationally recognized credential offering leadership and expertise
“Spertus Institute is incredibly excited to partner with NATA to launch a new and innovative Certificate in Synagogue Executive Leadership, providing leaders in the Jewish community the tools and network needed now and for the future. This partnership provides a remarkable opportunity to impact individual synagogues across the country as well as the broader congregational system, allowing participants to learn from each other and leverage their shared experiences.”
DR. DEAN P. BELL
Spertus Institute President and CEO
Certificate Program Details
Module Themes
- Manhigut: Jewish Communal Leadership
- Maintaining the Mishkan: Strategic Budgeting & Management
- Panim al Panim: Executive Leadership & People Management
Curriculum
- Explore core concepts of Jewish leadership
- Understand the current Jewish organizational landscape and challenges
- Learn the fundamentals and values of synagogue financial management
- Explore innovative approaches to fundraising, revenue generation and membership models
- Gain skills in facility operations and planning
- Improve communication skills with leadership assessments
- Strengthen your ability to lead teams and manage conflict
- Learn about frameworks and strategies for leading change
- Explore lay-professional dynamics
- Participate in multiple group coaching sessions as well as experiential, interactive programs to put skills into action