Fostering leadership within the Israeli and Jewish-American community is essential for its future. As antisemitism and Israel hatred rise nationwide and around the globe, the IAC aims to give community members the knowledge, practical tools, and confidence to combat these challenges. The year-long Gvanim program offers extensive training and enriching experiences to empower Jewish and Israeli leaders, engage them on pressing issues, preserve Jewish heritage and inspire future generations to stand proudly for Israel.
Graduates join a national network of peers who will shape the community’s future and strengthen the connection to Israel.
New to Gvanim
Gvanim Empowerment Day invites community members to participate in a day of learning and empowerment where we’ll delve into the topics at the community’s forefront.
The program aims to equip you, the participant, with the community-building tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to address the challenges of the post-October 7th reality. This includes developing community resilience, fostering deep connections with local Jewish communities, establishing networks of activists, and spearheading community initiatives.
During this day of training, you will meet with key community leaders and experts, and choose communal spaces in which you want to be more effectively involved.
Gvanim Alumni
Leadership is constantly evolving and requires skill maintenance. That’s why graduates of the Gvanim program get to engage with alumni initiatives and continue acquiring new leadership tools for personal, professional, and community development.
They are also invited to the Gvanim Fellowship Forum, consisting of advanced retreats focused on acquiring advanced leadership skills, deepening their connections with Israel, and staying ahead of pressing challenges. The Fellowship Forum is curated by world-renowned scholars and leaders with Israeli and American backgrounds. It’s a great opportunity to reunite, engage continue to sharpen the tools they have acquired during the initial program. Email newleadership@israeliamerican.org for more information.
We invite you to Tachles, a unique talk series delving into critical community topics featuring expert speakers, thought leaders, or entrepreneurs. Through these events you will gain innovative leadership tools to guide you in building community initiatives
Jewish-Israeli Dialogue
Emphasizing dialogue within the community, the program brings participants together with renowned speakers and lay leaders of the Israeli-American and American-Jewish communities, for in-depth round-table discussion around Israel and the future of the Israeli and American-Jewish community. The initiative also connects Israeli and American Jewish community leaders for dialogue on the most pressing issues we face today, nurturing meaningful networking and collaborations. Email newleadership@israeliamerican.org for more information.
