PERSONAL GROWTH. PROFESSIONAL PURPOSE.
M² Aleh Summit for Early-Career Jewish Communal Professionals 2027
New Orleans
EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS AT JEWISH COMMUNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Feb 16-18, 2027
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by October 4 for a 40% tuition discount.
Aleh, a Hebrew word that means Uplift, gives organizations the opportunity to invest in their rising professionals, ensuring they are supported, inspired, and prepared to strengthen Jewish communal life.
At the heart of Aleh are three value-centered goals:
MOTIVATE
Motivate your work with a sense of calling and a deep connection to your mission, seeing it as a meaningful and noble pursuit. Fueled by passion, you will recognize your essential role in shaping the Jewish community.
NAVIGATE
Navigate complex conversations on Israel, antisemitism, and communal divides by applying Jewish values as a guiding framework. Gain the clarity and confidence to engage thoughtfully and effectively in your work.
CULTIVATE
Cultivate the skills, tools, and networks needed to excel in Jewish communal work. Strengthen your ability to communicate, foster relationships, and lead with impact.
GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS
Consider Applying If You…
- Work in a Jewish organization with 2-5 years overall of professional work experience.
- Want to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow professionally.
- Seek a like-minded cohort to learn with and build lasting connections.
- Are ready to engage, reflect, and gain fresh perspectives on your work.
- Want to return with new tools that enhance your impact in the Jewish communal field.
Encourage your employee to apply if you...
- Have a highly motivated employee who is committed to Jewish communal work and eager to grow.
- Want to strengthen their connection to Jewish values and their role in the Jewish community.
- See their potential for advancement and want to equip them with practical skills for engagement, community programming, and stakeholder relationships.
- Know that investing in their development will enhance their impact and strengthen your organization’s long-term success.
Featured Presenters
FACULTY AND STAFF
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Eligibility
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Eligibility
Tuition & Funding: Aleh is valued at $3,300 per person. Thanks to our funders, participant tuition is set at $250. Those who apply by October 4 are eligible for a 40% discount; those who apply by November 15 are eligible for a 20% discount.
Final application deadline: December 11
Location: New Orleans, LA
Dates: February 16-18, 2027
Experience: Work in a Jewish organization with 2-5 years overall of professional work experience
Commitment: Full participation in the three-day summit and all learning experiences.
Supervisor Endorsement: Organizations are encouraged to provide time and support for participation.
GET INSPIRED
FAQ
The gathering is designed for those who:
- Work in a Jewish organization with 2-5 years overall of professional work experience
- Want to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge and grow professionally
- Seek a like-minded cohort to learn with and build lasting connections
- Are ready to engage, reflect, and gain fresh perspectives on their work
- Want to return with new tools that enhance their impact in the Jewish communal field
If you have any questions as to whether Aleh is a good fit for you, please contact Joanna Tasch at joanna@ieje.org
Aleh is valued $3,300 per participant. Thanks to the generosity of our funders, who are committed to investing in your growth, participant tuition is set at $250. Those who apply by October 23 are eligible for a 40% discount; those who apply by December 1 are eligible for a 20% discount.
Attendees will be responsible for flights and ground transportation to/from the summit, but will not have additional housing expenses.
If you know a Jewish professional who is eligible for Aleh, you can simply forward them a link to this page, encouraging them to apply! You can copy and paste this link: https://ieje.org/events/aleh-open-2027/
Eligibility criteria can be found above. Thank you in advance for spreading the word about Aleh!
Aleh will take place February 16-18, 2027 in New Orleans. The gathering begins at 12:30 pm Tuesday, February 16 with an optional lunch offering starting at 11:00 am. Programming will conclude by 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 18.
The gathering will be held in New Orleans, LA. As the dates approach, registered participants will receive detailed information.
Hotel rooms are booked for admitted participants once participation is confirmed. All rooms are single occupancy (no roommate).
All food included in the registration cost is strictly kosher.
It is important that all participants make their very best effort to attend the gathering once you have registered so that we are able to accurately monitor our attendee numbers for meals, space, and other key components of our convening. If you need to cancel, we ask that you please inform us as soon as possible with an email to Joanna Tasch, Program Manager, at joanna@ieje.org.
Please contact Joanna Tasch, Program Manager, at joanna@ieje.org.
Aleh is part of the M² Values in Action initiative supported by the Jim Joseph Foundation, Maimonides Fund, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and The Paul E. Singer Foundation.
The Aleh Summit is generously funded by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation and The Marcus Foundation.
For more information, contact Senior Program Director Abby Mintz at abby@ieje.org.