Jewish Leadership Institute

Since 2004, the Jewish Leadership Institute has offered lay leaders opportunities to explore and develop their personal Jewish leadership skills and style. The Jewish Leadership Institute is committed to Jewish leadership education, Jewish leadership opportunities, and leadership recognition. JLI offers classes, training, networking, placement, and web dialogue across the Jewish community.

Get Connected
Meet with JLI staff to discuss your passions, interests, and skills in order to determine your best fit within Jewish communal organizations. Contact us to arrange a meeting. We look forward to talking to you!

Moving on Up
Been with Federation a while? Ready for something different? Contact us to set up a meeting to discuss your next steps. We're eager to talk to you!

Learn about Federation Committees
Click here for a listing of all of Federation's committees. Any of interest? Let us know and we will put you in touch with the right contact and get you started.

Lay Position Expectations
Has someone mentioned a position at Federation that you might be interested in? Click below to learn more about the position description, including major responsibilities, experience required, and any additional expectations.
- Campaign
- Finance & Administration
- Israel & Overseas
- Leadership Development
- Community Planning & Allocations
- Women's Philanthropy

Upcoming Leadership Volunteer Opportunities
Join us for unique opportunities to network with each other, learn more about the needs of our community, do some good and have some fun! Find out more.

Working Together

The Jewish Leadership Institute welcomes the opportunity to work with clusters of synagogues, Jewish communal organizations and schools in order to tailor programs that meet the needs of a specific culture. Please let us know if you would like joint sponsorship for a leadership initiative for your group. Contact JLI@shalomdc.org or (301) 348-7351 for more details.