Upcoming Webinar

One year since October 7th: Perspectives from Jewish communal leaders

Join a panel of Jewish communal leaders for a discussion exploring the Jewish communal context one year after the shattering events of October 7th. Moderated by Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Director Liora Norwich; Professor of the Practice Barry Shrage; and with support from the Hornstein class of 2024-25, the event will feature: 

• Adina Poupko, Executive Director, Natan Fund
• Erika B. Rudin-Luria, President, Jewish Federation of Cleveland
• Rabbi David Wolpe, Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi Sinai Temple; past visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School

​​​​The panel will explore critical topics surrounding the changing role of Jewish communal professionals, including:

• How Jewish communal leadership can respond to assure our future in this historic moment
• Navigating shifting concepts of Jewish peoplehood and new demands on communal institutions and pluralist spaces for Jewish Life
• The need for more Jewish professionals entering the field of communal service