LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION • ENGAGEMENT • EXPERIENCES

The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center provides Jewish education, engagement and experiences
for all ages and stages of Jewish life.

J-LEAD

For Emerging Leaders

(Ages 25-40)

J-Lead is a series of eight workshops designed to foster the development of Austin’s emerging Jewish leaders.

If you are a Jewish young adult looking to begin or expand your leadership development journey, we invite you to apply!

All sessions take place on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM.

Program Facilitator: Alachua Haskins, MJEd | Senior Engagement Director

Through J-Lead, you will…

Learn from Jewish professionals and volunteer leaders serving at a variety of Austin Jewish orgnizations.
Gain a deeper understanding of the Austin Jewish landscape, the Jewish nonprofit world and world Jewry.
Identify the leadership opportunities that await and your next steps.
Construct your personal leadership persona.
Build a cohort of like-minded young adults with whom to chart your leadership course.

2025 Session Dates:

February 25: Personal Identities and Jewish Leadership
March 11: The Jewish Nonprofit and Austin Landscape
March 25: Advocacy and Finding Your Voice
April 8: The Philosophy of Philanthropy
April 22: Israel and Jewish Peoplehood
May 6: Barriers to Entry
May 13: Creating Your Leadership Persona
May 27: Finding Meaning and Next Steps

Register Here

YESOD

For Jewish Communal Leaders

Yesod, Hebrew for “foundation,” is a collaboration between The Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence at the Jewish Federation of North America and the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning.

Innovative program to build a pipeline of excellent volunteer leadership through hands-on training and leadership skill development, framed and inspired by Jewish texts.
Designed for individuals with leadership experience who are currently serving in Jewish communal leadership roles and who have the capacity and desire to serve in senior leadership roles.
Thought-provoking and practical curriculum includes topics such as: Your Personal Journey to Leadership, Nurturing Vision, and Inspired Communication.

Program Facilitators:

Rachel Stern MAJE/MAJCS | Chief Strategy & Impact Office

The next Yesod program will be in Spring 2026.