ARE JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LIVING UP TO THEIR VALUES?

Chances are high you have a story you can recount about a friend or colleague who has been treated poorly in the Jewish nonprofit sector. They may have felt isolated, scared, financially vulnerable, or deeply hurt by the incident. It may have resulted in their professional growth being stunted, an impact on physical and mental health, a loss of passion, a feeling of abuse, or termination from their job.

As a group of Jewish professionals, board members, coaches, and consultants, more than once we have heard the phrase: “Well, you know how Jewish organizations are…”  While some may dismiss it as a flippant comment from a disgruntled employee, we have uncovered a more pervasive experience of the professionals in our field when it comes to power dynamics with their colleagues and employers.

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