The Joshua Institute

// To create a cohort of engaged, experienced community leaders who can impact their networks using Jewish leadership skills to advance UJA's work in Jewish Toronto

// To attract a group of leaders who are ready to advocate for UJA

// To provide practical leadership skills and experiences that will prepare these leaders to assume roles of significance in the community

// To offer insights into a successful, established organization built on legacy, as well as how to play a key role in accelerating creative and innovative contributions

Applicants will be selected based on their track record of leadership within the Jewish community and beyond, future leadership potential, passion for solving community issues, and willingness to contribute positively to Jewish Toronto. If accepted, the program presents an incredible opportunity for participants to gain personal and professional leadership skills that will propel them into community involvement, as well as provide them with valuable tools to put into practice in their own professional and personal lives.

Eligibility Requirements:

// Ages 27-45

// A passion for the Jewish community

// A willingness to engage with important issues in order to make a difference

// A demonstrated track record of leadership within and outside the Jewish community, through professional and volunteer experience

The Joshua Institute program is designed to accommodate demanding schedules of accomplished emerging leaders. Therefore the curriculum is presented through three modules: the first offers a snapshot of the impact in the global Jewish community; the second provides a deeper understanding of how great leadership skills can be distinctively Jewish; and the final module guides participants through a focused application of these Jewish leadership skills through UJA and the local Jewish community.

Modules:

// Global Jewish community and impact: context, nuance and a space for innovation.

// Making the case for Jewish enrichment: Understanding Jewish leadership .

// Advanced local community leadership: Application of skills into UJA and Toronto Jewish community.

Experiential and Group Learning Modalities over 15-months

In-person:

// Two full-day seminars (6 hours each)

// Two half-day deep-dives (3.5 hours each)

// One immersive experience

// Social gatherings

// Hands-on volunteer experiences

Remote:

// Eight webinars (75 minutes each)

// Three vlog reflections (2 minutes each)

// Enrichment readings and podcasts

Upon completion, participants of the leadership accelerator will have:

// Developed a strong network of peer leaders consisting of Jewish Toronto's Generations X and Y, who share a passion for advancing UJA’s mission and key strategic priorities and see themselves as champions for UJA.

// Invested in themselves to become appropriately equipped to innovate community solutions through an enriching leadership experience.

// Gained exposure to top Jewish community catalysts, deepening their understanding of today's global Jewish landscape shaped by key established and emerging leaders.

// Strengthened and deepened a commitment to active participation in Jewish communal life through network weaving, leadership development and Jewish identity exploration.