Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals Admissions

The upcoming cohort of the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals is for those in senior leadership positions in Jewish communal organizations. Are you ready to apply? We would love to help you do so.

Please contact Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, at abarrish@spertus.edu with any questions about eligibility, requirements, or your application.

Admission requirements

Applicants are required to have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
  • A senior leadership position in a Jewish communal organization
  • A strong commitment to implementing effective responses to antisemitism
  • A commitment to participate in all components of the program

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Materials

Please have these three items ready to submit:

Your Resume

Professional resume with a summary of your employment experience, to be uploaded into application form.

Your Responses to Two Short Essay Questions

The suggested length of each response is 500 words. Your answers can be uploaded as a document or typed directly into the form in the provided boxes.

  • Question 1: What challenges have you, your organization, or your community encountered related to antisemitism? How have you addressed these challenges? What did you learn from these experiences?
  • Question 2: What skills do you hope to develop or enhance, and what knowledge would you like to gain by participating in the program?

Step 2: Complete Your Application

Complete and submit the application below.

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Pay by credit card within the form, or, if needed, by check sent under separate cover. The fee is waived if your application is submitted by the Preferred Admissions deadline.

Within the form, upload your resume, statement of additional experience (as necessary), bio, and admissions essay.

Begin LCCA Application

Step 3: Application Review and Interview

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by an Admission Committee including members of the program faculty. Applicants will be notified of next steps, including if they are invited to schedule an online admissions interview with a senior faculty member.