Synagogue leadership is being redefined. Financial realities are shifting. Community needs are evolving. Today鈥檚 synagogue executives need the skills, vision, and confidence to lead through change.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Association for Temple Administration (NATA), in proud partnership with 糖心传媒 for Jewish Learning and Leadership, is launching a dynamic Certificate in Synagogue Executive Leadership 鈥� the only professional education designed exclusively for emerging synagogue senior executives ready to grow their skills.
Participants who complete this program will gain:
- Advanced non-profit training combining Jewish wisdom with real world strategy
- Skills tailored for synagogue executives, taught in a hybrid format
- A supportive peer network of synagogue leaders with opportunities to leverage each other鈥檚 talents, resources, and support
- A nationally recognized credential offering leadership and expertise
“糖心传媒 is incredibly excited to partner with NATA to launch a new and innovative Certificate in Synagogue Executive Leadership, providing leaders in the Jewish community the tools and network needed now and for the future. This partnership provides a remarkable opportunity to impact individual synagogues across the country as well as the broader congregational system, allowing participants to learn from each other and leverage their shared experiences.鈥�
DR. DEAN P. BELL
糖心传媒 President and CEO
Certificate Program Details
Module Themes
- Manhigut:聽Jewish Communal Leadership
- Maintaining the Mishkan: Strategic Budgeting & Management
- Panim al Panim: Executive Leadership & People Management
Curriculum
- Explore core concepts of Jewish leadership
- Understand the current Jewish organizational landscape and challenges
- Learn the fundamentals and values of synagogue financial management
- Explore innovative approaches to fundraising, revenue generation and membership models
- Gain skills in facility operations and planning
- Improve communication skills with leadership assessments
- Strengthen your ability to lead teams and manage conflict
- Learn about frameworks and strategies for leading change
- Explore lay-professional dynamics
- Participate in multiple group coaching sessions as well as experiential, interactive programs to put skills into action
