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Lead With Us
It’s our name and it’s true! UJA Young Leaders can help you explore the world of nonprofit leadership. Start with Leadership Labs and see where you go.
Have some experience already? Ask us which program is the best fit for you!
Leadership Labs
Join our fall-spring cohort-based program designed to provide you with strong foundational knowledge about UJA’s work in both the local and global Jewish community, build leadership skills for future engagement in UJA and beyond, and create lasting bonds with like-minded peers through mentorship and social programs.
Interested? Contact Shai Kartus at kartuss@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1514
Observership
Our Observership program provides up-and-coming leaders an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into nonprofit board governance and strategic planning.
Interested? Contact Ariel Levy at levya@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1236
Agency Board Ambassador
We’ll match you with an opportunity to serve on the Board at one of the nonprofits in UJA’s network. Nonprofits like JCRC, Hazon, and Jewish Board. An amazing opportunity to connect to more seasoned philanthropists while enhancing your own governance and planning skills.
Interested? Contact Carolyn Cohen at cohenc@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1439
Shapiro Family Fellowship & Alumni
The Shapiro Family Fellowship cultivates Jewish leaders ages 22-35 through year-long cohort learning sessions, a 12-day trip to Israel, introspective narrative writing and a final group project, all focused on the complexities in Israeli society and UJA’s work in Israel.
Interested? Contact Shai Kartus at kartuss@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1514
More Opportunities
National Young Leaders Cabinet
National Young Leadership (NYL) Cabinet is a prestigious leadership training program for individuals in their 30s and early 40s. Join our New York delegation as we enrich lives through this global philanthropic movement. Participate in national gatherings and international missions, all the while experiencing high-level programming and making our impact right here in New York.
Interested? Contact Carolyn Cohen at cohenc@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1439
Giving Circle
The Young Leaders Giving Circle provides an opportunity to experience UJA’s grant-making process firsthand. Engage in passionate conversations about the challenges UJA is tackling. Then, hear from organizations working to solve real problems, review proposals, and take a hands-on approach to allocating a grant. All within a few months.
Interested? Contact Carolyn Cohen at cohenc@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1439
Jewish Learning
Connect to your Jewish values and deepen your Jewish knowledge. Learn from renowned rabbis alongside your peers. Explore issues facing our community through a Jewish lens. Attend or host a discussion on a topic of interest to you. Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there.
Interested? Contact Stephanie Holtz at holtzs@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1208