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Our friends at M² The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education are asking an essential question: what gives Jewish communal professionals in their work? Through their 2025 Hope Survey, they’re gathering anonymous reflections to better understand the sources of resilience that sustain the people leading Jewish life. If that's you, take 10 minutes to share your perspective: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hope_2025

📣 Leading Edge is ! We’re launching the search for our first-ever 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — a new role that will shape how Jewish nonprofit professionals come together to connect, reflect, and grow.

Gatherings are a cornerstone of our work. Whether it’s a small cohort retreat or our 1,500-person biennial conference, these moments spark connection, build trust, and move the field forward. This role will lead every step of that process — from high-level strategy and planning to managing venues, AV, registration, accessibility, timing, and all the logistics that make these experiences matter.

The role requires:
✔ 7+ years of experience managing events of varying scale
✔ Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
✔ Jewish literacy (calendar, kashrut, Shabbat timing)
✔ Confidence with digital tools and remote collaboration
✔ Ability to lead, adapt, and execute under pressure

📍 Remote (U.S. based), with preference for DC or Chicago
🧳 Travel ~1x/month
🗓 Start date: September 29
Learn more & apply by August 5: https://leading-edge.breezy.hr/p/de39bfc19338-director-conferences-and-events

Our friends at M² The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education are checking in on how Jewish professionals are feeling about . Take a few minutes to share your perspective by August 4.

How hopeful are you feeling right now?

Calling all Jewish Communal Professionals!
In this challenging moment, we want to know what gives you hope in your work?

We're launching The Hope Survey 2025, a 10-minute pulse check for and about the Jewish professionals who hold our communities together.

Your voice is critical. Share your anonymous reflections on hope, resilience, and leadership to help guide strategic support for the entire field.

Take the survey here > https://bit.ly/hopesurvey2025

Are you a non-Jewish professional in a Jewish organization, looking for real conversation and context in your work? Two live sessions are coming up:

🤝 Open Discussion and Networking – July 15
📚 Getting Grounded in Israel and Zionism – July 31, Aug 5 & 7

Designed for real-time connection and candid participation, with no recordings. Don’t miss out: https://jpro.org/affinity-groups/