The United Synagogue

United Synagogue Launches New Leadership Development Initiative

PRESS COVERAGE


London,
17th January 2007


UNITED SYNAGOGUE LAUNCHES NEW LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

The United Synagogue (US) is launching an unprecedented new leadership development initiative, "Champions of Change," across its communities. The programme will identify outstanding individuals who are active members of the United Synagogue. It will train them to deliver the best practice in community leadership and nurture innovation within US kehillas.

The Champions of Change initiative is a 12-month scheme designed for individuals in full-time occupations. Participants will receive training in community transformation management alongside coaching and mentoring from a support network of experienced professionals. In addition to taught modules, the programme includes an international seminar and a leadership retreat with the Chief Rabbi.

The new initiative - a partnership between the US and several prominent community foundations - is expected to commence at the end of April 2007.

The programme was developed in response to the election manifesto of U.S. President Dr. Simon Hochhauser, in which he stated that "it is time to encourage people to innovate." .

Chief Executive Rabbi Saul Zneimer said, "This exciting new programme places us at the forefront of the U.K. community, and we are confident it will attract the type of leaders that our kehillas will need in the future."

Samuel Klein, director of the initiative, said, "We hope to invest in exceptional individuals, who have already exhibited strong leadership qualities in the Jewish community, and provide them with the support and opportunities they need to make a difference to their local community and to the United Synagogue as an organisation."


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Article Credit, Hamodia Newspaper.

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