Application (By Invitation Only)

Deadline for Submission: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

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First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Phone Number (work) *

Phone number (cell) *

Agency *

Location of Agency *

Type of Agency (select all that apply) *

Position *

Please attach a current resume including relevant work experience (organization, title, brief job description, dates), volunteer activities, educational experience, and degrees received.

Total number of years and months of combined full-time work experience in any nonprofit organizations serving the Jewish community:

Years *

(Months) *

Why are you interested in participating in this particular professional development experience at this junction in your career? Or "Why Ruskay? Why now?" *

List any significant professional development or continuing education that you experienced within the last five years.

In 500 - 700 words, discuss the factors that influenced your decision to work in the Jewish community and that inform your continued commitment to this work. *

0/700 words

In 500 - 700 words, describe an experience in which you exercised leadership and reflect on what you learned. *

0/700 words

In 500 - 700 words, describe an issue that presents significant challenges and opportunities for the Jewish community. Explain why the issue is important to you and propose some ideas for how you and other Jewish professionals might explore and address the concern. *

0/700 words

Do you have a blog, website, LinkedIn profile, or other online profile you wish to share with the admissions committee?

Do you have other comments you wish to share with the committee?

By submitting my application, I confirm that: (Please check boxes below and provide an explanation for any "no" response.)

I work in a non-profit organization serving the Jewish community in New York City, Long Island, or Westchester. *

Yes

No

Please explain: *

By the start of the program in September 2020, I will have worked in the Jewish community for a combined total of between four years and nine years. *

Yes

No

If invited to interview with the admissions committee, I will obtain the written consent of my supervisor and executive director indicating their awareness of my candidacy and their support of my full participation in the Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership. *

Yes

No

Please explain: *

I understand that if selected as a Ruskay Fellow I will be expected to participate fully in all sessions and programs including:

      Welcome reception and orientation (September 15, 2020)

      2 Overnight retreats (October 25-29, 2020 and June 2-4, 2021, plus 8 single-day or evening sessions)

      6 Professional coaching sessions

     Monthly communication with peers between sessions *

Yes

No

If you have any questions, please email ruskayinstitute@ujafedny.org or call 212.836.1864.