Jewish Startups and Very Small Organizations

This peer-led affinity group will provide a space to discuss the opportunities and challenges of growing new organizations* in the Jewish communal world. Initially facilitated by Matt Fieldman, Co-Founder, Rekindle, participants will share tangible advice and support each other through the ups and downs of running new, entrepreneurial organizations. Join fellow small organizational leaders to grow your network, commiserate together, and exchange best practices.

*This affinity group is specifically for leaders in very small Jewish organizations (under five employees) or relatively new organizations (under five years).

Managing Conflict from the Middle

This peer-led affinity group is for middle managers* navigating conflict in Jewish communal workplaces. Managing conflict is challenging at the best of times, but since October 7, navigating our new geopolitical reality and interpersonal conflict has become even more challenging. Middle managers can be caught between differing attitudes and perspectives about Israel among leadership, supervisees, and peers. This affinity group will provide confidential and supportive space for managers to explore how we maintain professionalism and strong working relationships while navigating various viewpoints on Israel within workplaces. 

*Middle managers for the purposes of this affinity group are those who supervise at least one person directly, and who are not part of the Executive/C-Suite leadership team.  

New to the Sector Early Career Professionals

For those new to roles in the Jewish communal sector, the horrific events of October 7 have undoubtedly changed how we connect to and experience our work. We are navigating an unprecedented moment just as we are learning to be Jewish communal professionals. This peer-led affinity group, for individuals who are new to the Jewish communal sector and early in their careers*, will provide a confidential and supportive space to discuss common experiences since joining the field, get peer-to-peer advice and support, and build your network of Jewish communal professionals. 

*For the purposes of this affinity group, new to the sector early career professionals are individuals who have joined the Jewish communal field since July 2023 and have less than five years of work experience.  

Non-Jews in Jewish Communal Workplaces

This group intends to provide a sense of pride and connection for the many non-Jewish professionals who enrich and strengthen the Jewish communal field. It is co-facilitated by JPro's Deirdre Munley, Chief Strategy Officer, and author of the article "Non-Jews in Jewish Communal Workplaces" and Laura Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer. Sessions offer opportunities for professional development and networking.