Student Perspective
“The Starr Seminar provided me with an opportunity to learn from some of the preeminent leaders of major Jewish organizations in America. The intimate nature of the sessions allowed us to discover in detail what it is like to work within these organizations. It also gave us a chance to discuss and debate with today's leaders about difficult issues facing the Jewish community that are important to us. The perspectives and encouragement that I gained from this program left me feeling even more excited to be entering the field of Jewish professional leadership at this time.”
Adam Zohar Kolett ’09
Betty Starr Colloquium
During their first year, students visit New York City for three days of briefings at the national offices of major Jewish organizations. Students have the opportunity to explore issues from a global perspective as they meet with key agency leaders. In February 2011, students met with executives at:
- ADL: Anti-Defamation League
- American Jewish Committee
- American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
- Bikkurim
- Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters
- Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations (COJECO)
- The Forward
- Hazon
- JCC Association of North America
- Jewish Communal Service Association
- Jewish Federations of North America
- The Jewish Museum
- Shalom Hartman Institute
- United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism