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New Additions to the Schusterman Hillel International Lay Leadership Conference
March 21, 2001Comments (0) | Add | E-mail this to a friendThe 2001 Schusterman Hillel International Lay Leadership Conference was infused with fresh ideas and a new perspective this year with the addition of a Hillel Students Presidents' Institute. More than 60 student presidents along with 150 lay leaders and 40 Hillel professionals participated in the Washington, D.C. conference.
The conference, chaired by Sharon Ungerleider of Eugene, Ore., and Howard Goldman of Coral Gables, Fla., featured new workshops to help strengthen the relationship between students, professionals and lay leaders. Highlights included a special tribute to former International Board of Governors Co-Chair Charles Schusterman, z"l, the Lay Leadership Exemplars of Excellence awards, and Richard M. Joel's State of the Movement address.
At the Presidents' Institute, students had the opportunity to have learning sessions with Avraham Infeld and President and International Director Richard M. Joel, as well as with other Jewish leaders in the Washington, D.C., Jewish community. Roundtable discussions were held on subjects such as leadership skills including running a meeting, the impact of birthright israel, marketing, changing the campus image of Hillel and combating anti-Zionism on campus. As a direct result of the conference, students have created e-mail discussion groups and Web sites to continue the dialogue and learning.
"This conference is an opportunity, to learn from each other, to grow and to spread Jewish renaissance," says Hillel President and International Director, Richard M. Joel.
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, is committed to creatively empowering and engaging Jewish students through its network of over 500 regional centers, campus foundations and affiliates. Its long-standing dedication to building Jewish identity, while nurturing intellectual and spiritual growth in a pluralistic community, positions Hillel as a leader in building a stronger Jewish people and stronger Jewish future.
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