 |
Throughout their time at Hornstein, students have the chance to practice teamwork and leadership skills by becoming involved in the planning and execution of a number of co-curricular activities. Some, such as the Leadership Forum, are designed to put students in contact with top leaders in the Jewish communal world. Others, such as orientation, commencement and admissions are designed to consolidate learned leadership skills and mark milestones in a student's Hornstein career.
Though committee membership is not a requirement, we strongly encourage all students to consider participating and to plan their schedules to enable membership on at least one committee/planning group per year. Indeed, many Hornstein students have counted their co-curricular involvement among the highlights of their Hornstein experience.
Co-curricular activities include:
The Hornstein Leadership Forum
The Hornstein Leadership Forum brings innovative Jewish leaders into an intimate setting with Hornstein students, faculty, and alumni for conversations about what makes a Jewish leader. Leaders speak personally and "off-the-record," focusing on the life, people, education (formal and informal), and experiences (planned and unexpected) that made and shaped them as Jewish leaders. Leaders share their vision for the coming generation of Jewish leadership, and pose "real-life" scenarios from their experiences, challenging students to think through with the leader and one another possible responses. The Hornstein Leadership Forum enables students to begin to discuss with Jewish leaders what "leadership" really involves, in all its complexity and promise. And it begins the conversation and networking that enables present and emerging Jewish leaders to begin to know one another.
2007-2008 speakers include:
- Shlomo Lifschitz, President, Oranim Educational Travel
- Rabbi Mark Sokoll, President, Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
- Larry Moses, President, Wexner Foundation
- Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chabad
- Jerry Silverman, President, Foundation for Jewish Camping
- Tahl Raz, Jewcy.com
2006-2007 speakers included:
- Nancy Kaufman, Executive Director, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
- Miriam May, Executive Director, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- Allan Finkelstein, President, JCCs of North America
- Jehuda Reinharz, President, Brandeis University
- Hal Lewis, Dean of Public Programming and Continuing Education, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
- Roger Bennett, Senior Vice President of The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies
The Foster Seminar in Israel on Contemporary
Jewish Life
This intensive ten-day program is held in Israel during the Winter break. Combining field visits, projects and classes, students confront the dilemmas of contemporary Israeli life while exploring the relationship between Israel and Diaspora communities. [Read more]
 “I have been to Israel many times and see it as my home. But this visit was different. During the Foster Seminar I had the opportunity to explore my Jewish identity, Zionism and political beliefs [within the framework] of the American Jewish community's organizational structure. The trip was an unforgettable experience.”
Gidon van Emden ’03
International Relations and Education Coordinator
European Union of Jewish Students
Brussels, Belgium
The Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal Leadership
This seminar provides an unusual opportunity for intensive engagement
with an outstanding Jewish professional during three days of workshops,
presentations, and discussion. Students are expected to plan, run
and evaluate this seminar as a learning tool.
 The March 2007 Fellows were Barry Shrage and Myra Kraft of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Boston, MA.
Other recent Milender Fellows include:
The Betty Starr Colloquium
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 executives. In 2007 students visited or met with executives at:
 “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
Fall Student Orientation
A key aspect in the lifecycle of a graduate student, fall orientation not only provides important logistical information but also sets the tone for a student’s subsequent semesters. In consultation with a Hornstein faculty member, rising second-year students plan and execute the content and methodology of the orientation.
Commencement
 This culminating event in a Hornstein student’s graduate school life is planned and executed by the graduating students themselves in consultation with a Hornstein faculty or staff member. Planning begins early in the spring semester.
Admissions and Recruitment
Current Hornstein students are our best ambassadors. Over the course of the year, interested students meet with applicants to share their experiences in the program. This may involve having lunch with a candidate, participating in our fall Open House, or staffing a booth at a conference. One second-year Hornstein student is also selected to be a member of our Admissions Committee. Responsibilities include reviewing applications and corresponding with applicants.
|
|
