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UPJ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE-ZERA’IM
A new initiative from the UPJ
The Union for Progressive Judaism, Australia, New Zealand and Asia is a fast growing dynamic Jewish Movement.
Like many volunteer organizations, those who take on the responsibility of leadership are community minded and
have a vision for their particular institutions. The UPJ recognizes that to move forward in its work and to help
strengthen the congregations and affiliates, it is important to assist them in identifying future leaders who can take
on the responsibility of moving into the future. To this end, the Executive Committee of the UPJ recently approved
the establishment of the UPJ Leadership Institute-Zera’im.
The purpose of the UPJ Leadership Institute-Zera’im is to identify people from the Region who can assume the
mantle of leadership in the near future and continue to work in the community for five years. It is designed to
engage individuals from the Progressive congregations, Netzer and affiliated organizations.
The programme has been designed so that congregations and affiliated organizations may participate as whole units.
Specific curriculum can be developed to assist existing Boards of Management in using the model for limited in-
service work for themselves. The purpose is to assist the enterprise to identify gaps and strengthen the function of
the Boards.
Goals
1.
To identify a cohort of individuals from affiliated congregations, organizations and Netzer for the purpose
of engaging in a structured leadership development program over an extended period of time.
2.
To create a community of learners who can serve as role models for others in order to perpetuate the
Movement in the Region.
3.
To provide a means of renewal and personal growth as people engage in this process.
4.
To enable participants to accept leadership roles in their respective organizations within the next five years.
Anticipated Outcomes
1.
A core of individuals who take responsibility for leadership in their respective institutions for five years.
2.
A community of learners.
3.
Potential leadership for the Union for Progressive Judaism and communal organizations.
4.
A model programme for existing Boards of Management.
5.
Communities of learners who expand their Jewish knowledge.
Program Overview
1.
Identification of Participants
All affiliated entities of the Union for Progressive Judaism are invited to submit the names of
individuals who they believe can take on the mantle and responsibility of leadership in the next
three to five years.
Participants may nominate themselves for this program.
Each participant will complete an application stating why he/she wishes to engage in the program.
The applicant has to supply two letters of recommendation and have a personal interview with a
member of the Leadership Development Committee and/or a member of the UPJ Executive
Committee. Interviews may be held in person or via phone or video conference.
The Executive Director of the UPJ is responsible for initial contact with the applicants.
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