SVARA is grateful to the hundreds of folks who registered for our second annual conversation series, The Future of Jewish Leadership!
This year’s conversation series was moderated by Rabbi Becky Silverstein.
Rabbi Becky Silverstein (he/him) believes in the power of community, Torah, and silliness in transforming the world. Becky is a Schusterman Fellow, and co-initiator of the Trans Halakha Project. He currently serves on the boards of the Jewish Studio Project and The Shalom Center.
READING OURSELVES INTO HISTORY
January 26th
Featuring Rabbi Lisa Edwards PhD and Rabbi Maggid Jhos Singer
7pm – 8:15pm EST / 4pm – 5:15pm PST
What has inspired you about the history of the rabbinate?
What does it mean to be a rabbi and/or Jewish (spiritual) leader?
What lesson have you carried with you from our queer rabbinic ancestors?
CREATING NEW PRECEDENTS
February 2nd
Featuring Alexandra Corwin, Shira Kline, and Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
7pm – 8:15pm EST / 4pm – 5:15pm PST
What’s the power and expectations of Jewish communal leaders?
How are the different models of Jewish leadership modifying/exemplifying/shifting/subverting these paradigms?
SEEDING WHAT’S NEXT
February 9th
Featuring Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife and Laynie Soloman
7pm – 8:15pm EST / 4pm – 5:15pm PST
What is your vision for the future of Jewish leadership?
What are we doing and what do we need to be doing to work towards a model of empowered Jewish leadership?
Expand the conversation!
Are you (or an organization you work with) interested in helping us expand the reach of these important conversations? Reach out to Elli Krandel, SVARA’s Development Director at [email protected] to learn more about organizational partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
