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.

We are accepting applications from 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.


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 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
Jon Warech

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 Components for Cohort 4

  • Eight online sessions
  • Five-day seminar at Spertus Institute’s downtown Chicago campus
  • Courses combine theory and practice
  • Course content includes case studies and experiential learning
  • Short reflection paper sharing how skills learned will be applied in the field

Online Sessions Block 1 (6-8 PM CT)

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025

On-Site In-Person Seminar

  • Sunday, November 9 through Thursday, November 13, 2025

Online Sessions Block 2 (6-8 PM CT)

  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Monday, December 1, 2025
  • Monday, December 8, 2025

Online Program-Culminating Session (6-8 PM CT)

  • Monday, February 9, 2026

Cost

The total cost of the program is $2,500 which includes tuition, lodging, and meals during seminar hours. Travel to Chicago is not included. This cost is substantially underwritten — from a total cost of $6,500 — due to special funding secured for this important program.


Next Step

Click the button below to make an appointment to talk to Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, to find out if the Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals is right for you.

Contact Amie Barrish


Ready to apply?

Application Dates

May 27, 2025 — Preferred Admission Deadline ($50 application fee waived)

July 25, 2025 — Final Application Deadline

Admission Information & Application


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)

Learn More About LCCA-LL

Eileen Freed

The program provided me with tools and language to more effectively communicate with my community about the ways in which we are addressing antisemitism. I met outstanding colleagues who can serve as thought partners in our work.

EILEEN FREED
Executive Director
Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI