Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders

Antisemitism has reached historic levels in the United States and Canada. As a Jewish community leader, you need to be equipped to respond with strength, skill, and expertise. To be effective, you need training.

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The Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders is a program built to empower trustees and board members of Jewish organizations.

This program is designed for Lay leaders from across North American Jewish organizations of all types, including social justice, social services, synagogue, advocacy, education, community relations, philanthropy, campus engagement, and interreligious partnerships are eligible to participate.

For more information for Lay Leaders, read details below.

For more information for Professionals, please click here.

 

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Program Elements

• Learn in Real Time with a Cohort. Through both online and in person sessions
• Delve into Issues and Strategies. Come together with your cohort for important in-person learning in a three-day seminar at Spertus Institute’s Chicago campus.
• Collaborate with Professionals. Throughout the program learn alongside professionals doing this work through the LCCA professionals’ track.
• Develop a Strong Network. Build bonds and share resources with board members and trustees of Jewish organizations across North America.
• Gain a Tool Kit of Practical Skills. Learn theory and practice, with case studies and experiential learning.

You Will Gain

• Broad knowledge of historical and current manifestations of antisemitism
• A network of institutional leaders with whom you can share talents, resources, relationships, and support
• Skills in community engagement, risk assessment, and strategic philanthropy
• Confidence in crisis communications and critical conversations
• Insight into views of antisemitism outside the Jewish community to build interreligious bonds and cross-community alliances
• An overview of the landscape of antisemitism and social media