Dozens of grassroots volunteer leaders from cities across North America gathered together on October 17 to connect, share best-practices, develop new skills and celebrate Limmud’s accomplishments animating Jewish community.
The Leadership Summit was an opportunity for learning and networking focussed on nurturing Limmud’s lay leaders. At the Summit, held virtually due to the pandemic, leaders networked and learned with one another in user-generated conversations around topics such as “Volunteer Leadership” and “Organizational Best Practices.” The day continued with presentations from Diversity Advocate Tema Smith, who spoke about creating inclusive communities; Miriam Edelman, who spoke about organizational psychology and volunteerism; and a panel of Limmud leaders from Atlanta and Seattle, who discussed best practices for pandemic-friendly programming.
“Limmud’s model of user-driven programming is as strong as our volunteer leadership,” said Limmud North America Executive Director Rabbi David Singer. “We are confident that opportunities to invest in the people driving change in communities across the US and Canada will allow Limmud to achieve ever greater heights of meaningful Jewish experiences that build community.”
Limmud North America’s work is driven by a network of grassroots leaders in cities through the U.S. and Canada. The Summit’s success will be used as a launching pad for future leadership development opportunities, bringing our grassroots network of volunteers together to collaborate and learn from one another.
