The First Annual Russian Leadership Conference (held May 5-7, 2006) experimented with panel discussions on issues relevant to the Russian-speaking Jewish community, as well as provided a warm atmosphere of shared heritage and purpose among all participants. Since this conference, the tradition has continued and every year since, the Annual Russian Leadership Conference attracts many participants and speakers alike.
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Presentations
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From left to right:
Standing -- Ely Rubinstein, Sam Kliger, Igor Branovan, Alex Goldin, Katya Rempel, David Rose
Seated -- Phil Shatten, Cheryl Fishbein, Peyrets Goldmachter
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Boston Leadership Information
Congratulations to Alex Koifman and Daniel Barenboym!
These graduates of the 2004 Boston Leadership Training Program were elected to serve on the AJC Boston Chapter Board. We welcome them to this notable position in leadership!
• For further information or to apply for the 2006 session of the Boston Leadership Training Program, please contact us.
Russian Leadership Program
Boston Chapter
Year 1 Report-Summary
Suzanne Schuller, Associate Director, AJC Boston Chapter
Background:
The Leadership Training Program for Russian Jews originated in New York in 1997 by the American Jewish Committee and a group of Russian Jewish enthusiasts. Since its inception, about 150 people have graduated from six programs. All of them are active members of the Russian Jewish community, and many keep both professional and lay leadership positions in grass root and/or mainstream American Jewish organizations. All graduates became members of the American Jewish Committee.
Program Goals:
1. Introduce 20 –25 local Russian Jews to AJC National and Boston Chapter
2. Introduce local Russian Jews to the Greater Boston Jewish Agencies
3. Have 2 graduates of the program join the AJC Boston Board
4. Have all graduates have a better understanding of becoming a leader within AJC
5. Break down barriers between the Jews of Boston and the Russian Jewish community
6. Have RLP participants attend AJC Annual Meeting in Washington
Curriculum:
To engage Leadership Program participants, a series of weekly lectures by professional community and academic leaders was developed. Some of the sessions included the following speakers: Israel Consul General Meir Shlomo, Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, Director of the Division on Middle East and International Terrorism, Yehudit Barsky and renown scholar Bernard Lewis.
Outcome:
After the sessions concluded, RLP graduates convened to put their newly developed skills to the test. In April, participants lead a committee to plan a Celebrate Israel Day in the Boston area. The leaders reported on their progress and how what they learned in the group about community outreach helped them in their planning of this citywide event. Moreover, some graduates expressed interest in joining the AJC Boston Board; two individuals were eventually offered this opportunity. Lastly, many graduates attended the AJC Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., while some will join New York Leadership Program graduates in a mission to Israel.
Due to the Boston program’s success, the next Leadership session will be divided into two groups: one for Young Russian Leaders (25-40 age group) and another for 40 plus age group.
Suzanne Schuller
AJC Boston Chapter
(617) 457-8700
schullers@ajc.org
Chicago Leadership Information
• For further information or to apply for the 2006 session of the Chicago Leadership Training Program, please contact us.
Russian Leadership Program
Chicago Chapter
Year 1 Report-Summary
Jonathon Schwartz, Assistant Director Chicago Chapter
Melanie Maron, Program Assistant
Background:
The Leadership Training Program for Russian Jews originated in New York in 1997 by the American Jewish Committee and a group of Russian Jewish enthusiasts. Since its inception, about 200 people have graduated from eight programs. All of them are active members of the Russian Jewish community, and many keep both professional and lay leadership positions in grass root and/or mainstream American Jewish organizations. All graduates became members of the American Jewish Committee.
Program Goals:
1. Introduce 20 –25 local Russian Jews to AJC National and Chicago Chapter
2. Introduce local Russian Jews to the Chicago Jewish Agencies
3. Have 2 graduates of the program join the AJC Chicago Board
4. Have all graduates have a better understanding of becoming a leader within AJC
5. Break down barriers between the Jews of Chicago and the Russian Jewish community
6. Have RLP participants attend AJC Annual Meeting in Washington
Curriculum:
To engage Leadership Program participants, a series of weekly lectures by professional community and academic leaders was developed. Some of the sessions included the following speakers: Jay Tcath, Executive Director, Jewish Community Relations Council, Todd Winer, Director of Public Relations, AJC Chicago Chapter, and Michael Rosenbaum, President of Rosenbaum Advisors, Caryn Rosen Adelman, philanthropy and development expert, and Fred Siegman, President of Siegman Consulting Services, Dr. Sam Kliger, Yehudit Barsky, AJC’s National Director of Russian Jewish Community Affairs, leaders from the Board of Directors of AJC’s Chicago Chapter
Outcome:
After the sessions concluded, RLP graduates convened to put their newly developed skills to the test. Many graduates attended the AJC Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., while some will join New York Leadership Program graduates in a mission to Israel.
Jonathan Schwartz
Assistant Director
Chicago Chapter
American Jewish Committee
55 East Monroe, Suite 2930
Chicago, IL 60603
312-251-8800, EXT. 315
312-251-8815 Fax
schwartzj@ajc.org
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