Participants in the Leadership Fellowship meet for a total of 10 sessions during the semester.
The sessions will feature:
• Interactive programing exploring major Jewish spiritual philosophical ideals, relationships, and inspiring presentations delineating the wisdom and greatness of the nation. • Meeting with successful Jewish leaders from across the Jewish spectrum. Speakers include: CEO's of large companies, heads of organizations, and political lay leaders. • Two Shabbat getaways in upscale Jewish communities • Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for a free trip to Israel.
Program goals:
• Develop a personal connection to the land of Israel • Inspire participants with a sense of Jewish pride • Enable participants to investigate many of the core spiritual/philosophical ideals that make the Jewish people unique.
Desired Effects:
• Fight the trend of assimilation (Current figures put Assimilation at 70% in the US) • Develop a deeper bond with Israel & knowledge of the greatness of the Jewish nation with ten motivating sessions and Israel trip • Building young Jewish leaders that will be active in developing the future of the Jewish community of LA.