Jewish Federation Announces Dynamic Leaders Selected For Mandel Leadership Institute
MLI participants will be exposed to thought-provoking and practical strategies that can be applied to their leadership roles professionally and in the community
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (February 23, 2021) –Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County recently announced that nine professionals who have demonstrated a dedication to the growth of the Jewish community have been accepted to participate in its prestigious leadership program hosted by the Mandel Leadership Institute (MLI).
Now in its third year, MLI is designed for individuals with leadership experience who currently volunteer or serve in a leadership capacity at a Jewish organization or nonprofit agency, synagogue or at Federation, and who have the potential to serve in a senior leadership role. The curriculum is developed by renowned leadership expert Dr. Erica Brown.
Jeff Silver, the new Chair of MLI shared, “After going through the program, I can attest to what an incredible opportunity that MLI provides, enabling us to grow personally and professionally while supporting Federation’s mission to build a vibrant future for the Jewish community. The application process is rigorous, focused on leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to area nonprofits; this is an exceptional cohort that I am honored to help lead.” Silver is currently a member of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Task Force and past member of the Mandel JCC Board of Directors.
The 2021 MLI class includes the following leaders:
Audrey Ades is a published author, a member of Temple Beth Am, and is actively involved in the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens communities through 100 Women Who Care and St. George’s Center.
Andrew Alminana is a financial advisor, a graduate of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s ELP Program and serves on the Board of Advisors for the JCC in Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach.
Samuel Cohen is an attorney and a current board member for the Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section as well as a founding Board Member for the Young Lawyers Section of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Sam most recently joined the Board of Directors at the Mandel JCC.
David Ginsberg, the owner of an Allstate insurance agency for more than 12 years, has donated his time and financial resources to many organizations, and isdeeply committed to the survivorship of the Jewish people and Israel while being actively involved in the community.
Gary Hoffman is a former first vice president of JFS and current Board member. He is currently a board member of JCRC, and active in several other organizations.
Adam Jackowitz is the director of operations for Bring Ruckus, Dough Ops for Sweet Loaf Challah, a Partner with Eyelock Eyewear, a published children’s book author, a recent ELP Cohort graduate and currently serves on the Scholarship Committee at the Jewish Federation.
Michael Kugler has dedicated his career to standing up for victims of injustice. Kugler is a Commissioner for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics and a member of Palm Beach County’s Sexual Assault Response Team. He currently sits on the Outreach and Engagement Committee at Federation.
Patti Lehrhoff is recently retired and currently serves on Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy board where she is involved in a new mentorship program to engage young women.
Richard Stein is the President of the Illinois Auto Truck Company. An active volunteer and philanthropist for many organizations including at Federation, Stein currently serves on the Israel and Overseas Committee and is co-chairman of the IBIS community committee.
MLI will be facilitated by David R. Levy, a teacher and trainer, who has decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, and has worked with organizations throughout the country on fundraising, governance, organizational problem solving, capacity building and strategic planning. In recognition of his career achievements and service to the community, Hebrew Union College awarded David an honorary doctorate in Jewish Nonprofit Management.
For more information about Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County or for questions about MLI, contact Lindsay Hirsch, Director of Leadership Development, at (561) 242-6638 or lindsay.hirsch@jewishpalmbeach.org, or visit jewishpalmbeach.org
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