Presidents’ Circle
Presidents’ Circles
The Presidents’ Circles provide a confidential, peer-based community for current presidents of Jewish organizations and synagogues to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of board leadership. Through thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful relationships, participants gain practical insight, fresh perspective, and the support of fellow leaders who understand the responsibilities of the role.
Na’aleh offers two distinct Presidents’ Circles, one for synagogue presidents and one for organizational presidents, creating space for conversations tailored to the unique dynamics of each leadership role while fostering stronger collaboration across Baltimore’s Jewish community.
To encourage meaningful discussion and deep relationships, each circle is intentionally limited to 10 participants. The participation fee is $360.
I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to meet and talk with other local synagogue presidents during our Na’Aleh Presidents Circle meetings, and to study a bit with a different rabbi at each of our meetings. Additionally, I felt enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and support from Beth, Fran and my fellow presidents. The Presidents Circle was a highlight of my first year as president of my synagogue.
– Leslie Margolis, President, Bolton Street Synagogue
The Na’aleh Presidents Circle has been truly invaluable to me over the past year. Working through various challenges during the pandemic with like-minded community leaders, shaped the trajectory of my leadership journey. Beth is a thoughtful and wise facilitator that keeps the group on track while enabling us to be vulnerable when necessary. I cannot say enough great things about this program and highly recommend it to lay leaders assuming their agency president role.
– Harel Turkel, President, Jewish Community Services
