Historical aspect – Exposure to leadership narratives, to leaders’ dilemmas in the context of the places in which the historical events occurred in the Land of Israel, and to the Jewish texts that tell their stories (the Bible, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and new Hebrew sources);

Contemporary aspect – The clarification of the roles of Jewish community leadership with regard to topics such as the Hebrew calendar, the circle of Jewish life, Shoah commemoration and guidance of groups;

Future aspect – A discussion of the role of Jewish leadership in fostering Jewish and community identity and in positioning Israel among Diaspora Jewry;

Professional aspect – Assisting each participant in defining ways to develop his/her personal leadership, based on a variety of models.

Lectures – Evaluation of leadership models as well as types of leadership in Jewish history;

Encounters – Becoming acquainted with leaders and leadership models in various domains of Israeli society (political, military, educational) – a personal encounter;

Study tours – Following in the footsteps of Biblical, Mishnaic, and Talmudic leaders, historical leaders, leaders from the beginning of the settlement in the modern era, IDF commanders in regions where battles were fought  and young leaders of the future generations.

Workshops – Exposure to materials and practice in fostering Jewish identity.

In ancient Jewish and modern Israeli history, what did it mean to be a leader in the face of persistent and ongoing challenges? What qualities or characteristics defined an effective leader?

As educators, how do we challenge our leadership skills? What values drive our work?

Vision and reality

Planning and implementation

Persistence and ingenuity

Flexibility