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 “Leadership is communicating a vision with honesty and integrity to inspire and
empower others.”
Leadership Development Program Chairs, 2009

THE ASSOCIATED’s Center for Community Engagement & Leadership strives to strengthen and enrich the Baltimore Jewish community by engaging individuals in meaningful opportunities for volunteer involvement and advancement. THE ASSOCIATED accomplishes this mission by engaging, training, educating and placing volunteers in positions throughout the community.

THE ASSOCIATED develops and implements a variety of intensive, hands-on leadership programs designed for adults and teens. These programs, which generally run September-May, educate emerging leaders about THE ASSOCIATED, its agencies and the greater Jewish Baltimore, and provide participants with an array of leadership development skills. Upon program completion, individuals will be prepared to hold vital volunteer roles within the ASSOCIATED system, Jewish Baltimore and the Baltimore community-at-large.

Chapter Two: a ten-month education program, Chapter Two is designed for women who are at the stage in their lives when they can dedicate themselves to what’s next for them as Jewish women. Participants learn about themselves, are educated about THE ASSOCIATED and our agencies, take part in experiential learning and hands-on social action and, "capture their passion and turn it into action."  

Contact: Erica Hobby at ehobby@associated.org or 410-843-7507 

Dor Tikvah: Dor Tikvah takes its inspiration from the Jewish traditions of tzedakah (social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). This program is a two-year commitment, with monthly meetings, held on weekday mornings. Through fundraising, educational programs, community service projects and agency observation experiences, Jewish women ages 25 to 45 develop an understanding of THE ASSOCIATED and our agencies, the importance of women’s philanthropy and leadership skills.

Contact: Renee Goldfarb at rgoldfarb@associated.org or 410-369-9338.

Dor Tikvah Resources>>
  

Leadership Development Program (LDP): The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a program of the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC). BJC represents Jewish organizations and congregations in the Baltimore area on social, political and humanitarian issues. LDP is a one-year commitment, with monthly, hands-on programs, typically held on weekday evenings.  Jewish individuals of different backgrounds, ages and interests are encouraged to apply.  Participants meet with government officials and community leaders who address local, national and international issues.  Participants develop an understanding of all aspects of Jewish community relations and public affairs, along with key leadership skills.

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Young Leadership Council (YLC): YLC, a program of IMPACT, is a two-year commitment with monthly meetings, typically held on weekday evenings. Through fundraising, educational programs, community service projects and agency observation experiences, young professionals develop an understanding of THE ASSOCIATED and its system of agencies, the importance of philanthropy and leadership skills.IMPACT seeks to inspire, educate and engage Jewish adults ages 22-45 through volunteer activities, leadership training and social programs.

2010-2011 YLC Participants
Ben Abelson, Genna Bashoff, Atara Frankel, Richard Friedler, Paula Friedman, Lisa Goldberg, Jason Goldmeier, Jessica Hay Greenberg, Brad Hecht, Andrew Kaye, Matthew Klatsky, Clifford Kwartner, Philippe Lerner, Eva Lichtenberg, Talya Nack, Chelsea Needel, Sam  Neuberger, Isaac Pretter, Ron Reitman, Azi  Rosenblum, Jason Schwartzberg, Keith Scott, Rachel Sher, Marc Shuster, Mark Simone, Rebecca  Steinberg, George Stern, Laurie  Wasserman, Jason Weintraub, Eli Werdesheim, Scott Wingrat, Jennifer Yateman, Jonathan Yoffe, Rachel  Zamoiski, Yossi Ziffer

2010-2011 YLC Co-Chairs
Peter Burstein and Jayme Wood

Now accepting applications for the YLC 2011-2013 class - APPLY NOW!

Contact: Erica Bloom, 410-369-9302 or ebloom@associated.org or
Sarah Langert, 410-369-9205 or slangert@associated.org.

YLC Resources>>

Interested in leadership development opportunities for TEENS?
THE ASSOCIATED's Teen Leadership Programs, Diller Baltimore Teen Fellows, Students Taking Action for Change and the Teen Giving Initiative, are now accepting applications.
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Download a listing of our leadership programs (PDF)>>