New Approaches in Academic Training for Jewish Community Professionals Outside the United States: Assessing the Need

Publication Date: January 2000

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Meryl Weissmann

Research Area: Education; Labor

Keywords: Employment; Higher Education; Leadership

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

A needs assessment did not support the need for an International Master's Program in Jewish Communal Service based at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. However, the key to recruiting and retaining first-rate personnel is raising the overall status of the Jewish communal professional. Training linked to professional accreditation is a critical component in raising the status of Jewish communal service—but, except for North America, is not being offered in a systematic way.