Aviv
Aviv School of Jewish Leadership and Education
Leadership Training Program.
Aviv is a highly selective and competetive program designed specifically for the young leaders of the Russian Jewish community. The program will enable the participants to enhance their leadership skills, develop a deeper knowledge of Judaism, Jewish history and tradition as well as provide multiple opportunities to apply newly developed skills and knowledge at Ezra USA trips, programs and events.
The program consists of 3 major components:
1. Sessions:
Participants must attend 12 weekly training sessions. Each session will concentrate on various components of Jewish leadership such as: what makes a leader, how the group formed and how it functions, the behavior of a leader in a group, the history of Jewish nation, anti-Semitism, Jewish self-consciousness and identity, basic laws of Judaism, Holocaust, and modern Israel. In addition, various modern Jewish leaders and educators will be invited as guest speakers to address Aviv participants.
2. Practice
In addition to providing lectures and workshops on multitude of themes, this program qualifies its participants as leaders of Jewish youth, gives a chance to learn bring together and lead groups, design and organize a variety of activities. The program also prepares the Madrichs for a trip to Israel via Ezra Taglit and also for group trips to Argentina, Europe and other countries.
During the leadership courses, the participants should anticipate several "Madrichons"—three day leadership seminars in New York area. Subsequent to the leadership course of Jewish youth-"POLAND ISRAEL TRIP".
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At the end of the course awaits the participation of new leaders in "Atid". Meeting with political leaders of Israel and commanders of Israeli army and the world-renowned community leaders.
Ezra USA: Atid Project - Spring 2008
By the end of the course every participant receives a certificate of youth movement Ezra USA, about completing the school of leadership and with it receives the title of a "Madrich" and an official right to work with groups in the USA and beyond its borders.
The certificate of leadership school Ezra USA is accepted well beyond North America and various Jewish organizations and also serves as proof of presence of Jewish roots during job interviews, which is successfully used my many madrichs of Ezra USA
Enrollment and Interviewing Procedures:
2. Those who successfully complete the interviewing process, must attend ONE of the two group interviewing sessions. The sessions will take place on September 13th and October 12th, 2009. During these meetings, you will meet the rest of the applicants and will be given an opportunity to show and present your talents, your ability to interact with others, your leadership and communication skills in the group setting.
3. The classes in Aviv School will begin on October 18, 2009 and will last for 3 months. Classes will be held once a week, on Sunday evenings, at 311 Seabreeze Ave. Brooklyn, NY.
Classes are taught by professional Madrichim and include challenging tests and workshops, as well as numerous fun activities. Number of people per class is limited, to give individual attention to each student and to provide a more quality experience for the group as a whole.
We will contact you to schedule the interview with you. For any additional information please feel free to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (718)-368-9200. Good luck!
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This program was made possible by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc. The grant funds came from reclaimed assets of German Jews who perished in the Holocaust and are now used to support programs that preserve the memory of the Jewish victims and educate future generations about the Shoah (Holocaust) .
