Personal Growth. Professional Purpose.
M² Aleh Summit for Reform Movement Professionals 2027
In Partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
Santa Rosa, CA
Reform Movement Professionals
April 12-15, 2027
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by October 23 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 goals. To achieve them, participants will explore personal and professional values at play.
MOTIVATE
Motivate yourself by connecting with your mission as meaningful and noble. Fueled by your passion, you will recognize your essential role in shaping your Jewish community.
NAVIGATE
Navigate complex conversations on Israel, antisemitism, and communal divides by applying Jewish values as a guiding framework. You will gain the clarity and confidence to engage thoughtfully and effectively with your work.
CULTIVATE
Cultivate the skills, tools, and networks needed to excel in Jewish communal work. You will strengthen your ability to communicate, foster relationships, and lead with impact.
GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS
Consider applying if you…
- Have 2-5 years full-time professional work experience.
- Want to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow professionally.
- Are seeking a like-minded cohort with whom to learn and build lasting connections.
- Are ready to engage, reflect, and gain fresh perspectives on your work.
- Want to find new tools to enhance your impact.
Nominate a Jewish professional if they...
- Are highly motivated, committed to Jewish communal work, and eager to grow.
- Want to strengthen their connection to Jewish values and their role in Jewish communal life.
- Have advancement potential and are ready to be equipped with practical skills for their next step.
- Will enhance organizational impact and long-term success through investment in their development.
M² and the Reform Movement: A Strategic Partnership
Aleh, a Hebrew word that means “uplift,” is developed in partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism, and Reform Movement affiliates and partners, ensuring that every session, discussion, and experience is directly applicable to your role, challenges, and opportunities.
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 23 are eligible for a 40% discount; those who apply by December 1 are eligible for a 20% discount.
Final application deadline: January 31
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Dates: April 12-15, 2027
Experience: Have a total of 2-5 years of full-time 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
Aleh is an initiative of M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education, developed in partnership with the URJ. The summit is designed exclusively for professionals working at institutions affiliated with the Reform movement as well as Reform professionals working at other Jewish communal organizations, ensuring that every session, discussion, and experience is directly applicable to your role, challenges and opportunities.
Information on presenters, schedules, and sessions are forthcoming.
The gathering is designed for those who:
- Are professionals working in Reform Jewish spaces, as well as Reform professionals working at other Jewish communal organizations.
- 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 Lisa Langer, RJE, URJ Director, Strategic Initiatives, at llanger@urj.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 with a 40% discount for those who apply by October 23rd, and a 20% discount for those who apply by December 1st.
Attendees will be responsible for flights, but will not have additional housing, meals, or ground transportation expenses.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and those who apply early are eligible a tuition discount:
- Apply by October 23 for a 40% discount.
- Apply by December 1 for a 20% discount.
Final application deadline: January 31
To complete the application, you will be asked to:
- Share your bio
- Share your LinkedIn profile
- Respond to a few short-answer questions, including:What would be a most beneficial takeaway for you from this summit? [100 word max]What skills would you like to develop to enhance your work as a professional in the Jewish community? [100 word max]
We recommend preparing these materials before beginning your application. If you need assistance preparing any of these pieces, please contact Lisa Langer, RJE, URJ Director, Strategic Initiatives, at llanger@urj.org.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you know a professional in Reform Jewish spaces 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-urj-2026/
Eligibility criteria can be found above. Thank you in advance for spreading the word about Aleh!
April 12-15, 2027. The gathering will begin the afternoon of April 12th and programming will conclude by 10am on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
The gathering will be held in Santa Rosa, CA. Transportation to the location will be provided from SFO. As the dates approach, registered participants will receive detailed information.
Overnight accommodations will be booked for admitted participants for the nights of April 12, 13, and 14 once you confirm your participation. In an effort to participate in the full experience and contribute to the community building, all participants are required to stay overnight.
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 Lisa Langer, RJE, URJ Director, Strategic Initiatives, at llanger@urj.org.
Please contact Lisa Langer, RJE, URJ Director, Strategic Initiatives, at llanger@urj.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 M² Senior Program Director Abby Mintz at abby@ieje.org.