Jewish organizations promote RespectAbility series ‘Leaders of the Future’
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SoCal Jewish News is proud to be part of a coalition of more than 15 Jewish organizations co-promoting a new series titled “Leaders of the Future: Leadership Series for Jews with Disabilities,” led by disability nonprofit RespectAbility.
The seven-part, virtual series will run from June 22 through July 20, and introduces Jewish lay leaders who have disabilities to topics and skills that will help them lead in nonprofit organizations. Topics range from fundraising and social media to nonprofit operations and effective advocacy.
Matan Koch, director of California and Jewish leadership at RespectAbility, said, “It’s key for us to have the skills and contacts we need to succeed as we break glass ceilings in the Jewish community.” Koch, who obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale, earned his law degree from Harvard and held a Senate-confirmed position in the U.S. government before he was 30, is quadriplegic. “This series will give Jews with disabilities who are ready to serve as leaders a boost that will help them and the organizations they serve for years to come,” he said. “I hope Jews with physical, sensory, cognitive, chronic, mental health and other disabilities will get involved and join us.”
SoCal Jewish News believes every voice deserves to be heard and uplifted. We want people from all backgrounds, including people who have disabilities, to gain valuable skills, tools and information so they can become leaders who make the community stronger.
The entire series is free to the public, but requires registration here.