A photographer and organizer working on immigrant justice issues begins a weekly practice of rest and reflection, making her social change work more sustainable...

A non-profit leader at the Gay Men's Health Crisis participates in visioning exercises that help him recognize that he is ready to take on increased leadership at his organization. He applies to and is promoted to Chief Operating Officer...

A Rabbi and spiritual leader at a leading New York City synagogue utilizes new relationships to introduce her congregation to a diverse coalition working to expand health insurance to low-wage workers. Her congregation ultimately hosts the campaign's largest action, leading to the passage of groundbreaking legislation...

These are a few of the stories of Selah participants.

The Selah Leadership Program trains a cross-section of leaders in Jewish and secular organizations to be effective, sustainable and collaborative agents for social change.  Selah provides unparalleled personal leadership training, skills to facilitate organizational change, and opportunities for social networking. 

Selah is a bridge between the internal and the external. Selah teaches Jewish social justice leaders how to cultivate the internal power and presence necessary to change external systems. We believe both are necessary for social transformation.

Selah is making an impact in the world. Selah helps leaders find new solutions to entrenched problems. Whether it is shifting an organizational culture from urgency to effective planning or moving from a posture of "turfiness" to a system of strategic collaboration, Selah improves the way leaders do their work.

Selah is cultivating a dynamic social network. Selah creates cohort communities comprised of Jews working both inside and outside of Jewish organizations. By bringing together a wide variety of Jewish leaders, Selah creates a more expansive picture of what leadership means, where it happens, and who qualifies as a Jewish social justice leader.

Selah is transforming leaders, their organizations and the broader Jewish social justice field.  Since 2003, we have trained over 260 leaders representing 150 organizations from around the country.   We are currently accepting applications for our Los Angeles City Cohort. To apply you must be a resident of and work in greater Los Angeles. Applications are due November 14, 2008. 

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All parts of the application must be completed and received by November 14, 2008.

*The Selah Leadership Program is a collaboration between the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Jewish Funds for Justice, in partnership with The Rockwood Leadership Program. Selah was created through the generous support of the Nathan Cummings Foundation.

Campaign Launched:
September 10, 2008