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A critical toolkit for Jewish changemakers

 With the online Jewish Professional Leadership master's certificate, you'll connect with Jewish professionals around the world and learn strategies for become a more effective leader within the context of today's complex Jewish landscape. 

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Develop Jewish Leadership Fundamentals 

Required Courses

• OHRNS 237 — Organizational Behavior in Jewish Nonprofits
• OHRNS 234 — Human Resources Management for Jewish Nonprofits
• OHRNS 233 — Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism 
• OHRNS 241 — Skills and Techniques in Jewish Philanthropy and Fundraising

Pathway to a Master's Degree

Students who complete the certificate and want to pursue a full graduate degree can apply their credits toward the Hornstein online MA or in-residence dual-degree program. Please note that certificate graduates must have a bachelor's degree to be accepted into a Hornstein master's program.

Enrollment

The next cohort for the Jewish Professional Leadership certificate will run in Spring-1 (January 2026 start), with an enrollment deadline of December 23. 

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