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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.
Interested? Contact Atara Burian at buriana@ujafedny.org
Observership
Observership is an exclusive year-long program for committed young professionals who want to take their leadership to the next level. Through a placement on a UJA allocating committee or a partner nonprofit board, Observers get a front-row seat to the impact lay leaders have in shaping the community of tomorrow.
Interested? Contact Atara Burian at BurianA@ujafedny.org
Agency Board Ambassadorship
We’ll match you with an opportunity to serve on the Board at one of dozens of nonprofits in UJA’s network. Nonprofits like Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC), Hazon, and the Jewish Board. An amazing opportunity to connect with more seasoned philanthropists while enhancing your own governance and planning skills.
Interested? Contact Julia Susskind at susskindj@ujafedny.org
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 of Israeli society and UJA’s work in Israel.
Interested? Contact Shai Kartus at kartuss@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1514
More Opportunities
National Young Leadership Cabinet
National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) 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 Isabelle Nadler at nadleri@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1803
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 Shai Kartus at kartuss@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1514
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 Julia Susskind at susskindj@ujafedny.org