THE SHOSHANA S. CARDIN JEWISH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

 T HE S HOSHANA S. C ARDIN J EWISH L EADERSHIP I NSTITUTE
VISION STATEMENT: A stronger greater Baltimore Jewish community led by effective,
connected, and Jewishly prepared leaders
MISSION STATEMENT: To empower Jewish leaders to be more informed, thoughtful and
effective leaders of their Jewish organizations and community by developing leadership
competencies through a Jewish lens.
INTENDED IMPACT STATEMENT: ACHARAI will strengthen the Baltimore Jewish
Community and its organizations by providing top lay leaders of synagogues, Jewish
agencies, day schools and other Jewish organizations with intensive training of
intentional leadership skills integrated with Jewish values and knowledge. These
individuals will form a cadre of leaders prepared to work individually and collaboratively
as they take positions at the helm of their organizations. In addition, ACHARAI will
continue to support participants’ personal growth over the course of their leadership
journey.
CORE VALUES STATEMENTS:
1. We believe effective leadership is essential to ensuring a strong and united
Jewish community, which, by definition, represents an appreciation for the
breadth and diversity that exists locally, nationally, and internationally.
2. We recognize the unique value of each individual and each Jewish
organization, as well as the synergy created by individuals and organizations
working together on behalf of our community.
3. We commit to training leaders who will support and enhance the goals and
work of their organizations, and thereby strengthen the entire Jewish
community.
4. We commit to providing leadership programs of the highest quality.
5. We promote effective leadership; ACHARAI integrates, Jewish learning
(including Jewish texts, values, and traditions) with general leadership skill
building.
6. We emphasize these specific values: humility, integrity, loyalty, tolerance,
respect and a commitment to life-long learning.
7. We enhance community cohesiveness, by encouraging ongoing networking
among ACHARAI participants and graduates
(Revised and Approve by the BOT 6/2/14)