The Leadership Certificate
in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals
Jewish leaders need to be equipped to respond to antisemitic incidents with strength, skill, and expertise. To be effective, they need training.
The Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals is an innovative program for executives and senior leaders of Jewish organizations. It was launched to fill this critical need.
This Certificate is designed for professionals in leadership positions in North American Jewish organizations of all types, including social justice, social services, synagogues, advocacy, education, community relations, philanthropy, campus engagement, and interreligious partnerships.
For more information for Professionals, read details below.
For more information for Lay Leaders, please click here.
Participants who complete this program will gain:
- Broad knowledge of historical and current manifestations of antisemitism
- A network of institutional leaders who can leverage each other’s talents, resources, relationships, and support
- Skills in community engagement, risk assessment, and strategic philanthropy
- Confidence in crisis communications, critical conversations, and strategic philanthropy
- Insight into views of antisemitism outside the Jewish community to build interreligious bonds and cross-community alliances
I am leaving this program with knowledge that will make me a better leader on campus and in the community in the fight against hate.
JON WARECH
Executive Director, Hillel at Florida International University
Miami Beach, FL
Program Dates
LCCA Cohort 5 for Professionals is a hybrid program, with eight online sessions via Zoom and a mandatory five-day seminar at Spertus Institute in Chicago. This cohort will run in parallel to the LCCA Cohort for Lay Leaders of Jewish organizations, with some opportunities for shared learning. We encourage Professional and Board Member pairs from the same organization to apply!
The program dates for Jewish communal professionals are:
- Monday, September 28 (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Monday, October 5 or Tuesday, October 6* (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Monday, October 12 or Tuesday, October 13* (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Monday, October 19 or Tuesday, October 20* (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
*Dates will be finalized before the start of the program
- Sunday, October 25 – Thursday, October 29: Seminar at Spertus
- Wednesday, November 4 (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, November 11 (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, November 18 (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027 (online): 6-8 p.m. CT
Cost
The total cost of the program is $6,500. Thanks to generous subsidies designated for this important program, the tuition is $2,500.
Travel and accommodation during the in-person seminar are not included in the tuition*. Spertus will secure a discounted hotel block as an option for participants during the seminar.
Additional scholarship funds ($250 per person) are available for Professionals and Lay Leaders from the same organization who are both accepted to the program (i.e., an Executive Director and Board Chair of the same organization).
*Professionals at Jewish organizations may apply for limited travel subsidies of up to $500.
Next Step
Click below to make an appointment to talk to Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, to find out if the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism is right for you.
Ready to apply?
Application Dates
- May 18, 2026: Preferred Admissions Deadline ($50 application fee waived)
- August 3, 2026: Final Application Deadline
Are you a lay leader or board member of a Jewish organization?
Learn more about the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders (LCCA-LL)
