2024 Cabinet Membership Application Form

Jewish Federations - National Young Leadership Cabinet Application - 2024
The Jewish Federations of North America’s (“JFNA”) National Young Leadership (“NYL”) team is excited to officially open the application and nomination process for the NYL Cabinet Class of 2024!

We will accept your application, accompanied by the nomination from your community, until 5:00 PM PT on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Since its founding in 1963, NYL Cabinet (“Cabinet”) has supported top volunteer leaders in the Federation movement and throughout the Jewish World to lead at higher levels and have a greater impact. A Jewish values-based leadership and philanthropic development program, Cabinet engages highly dedicated individuals who embody the values of service, humility, authenticity, and integrity. Cabinet aims to create a culture of belonging for all participants, and celebrates the full diversity of Jewish life.

Ideal candidates take seriously their own call to service, and their responsibility to lead within the greater Jewish community. Cabinet members have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, establish a peer group, share best practices, community challenges, and bring their ideas and strategies home for deepening commitment to Jewish Life and Federation in service to the Jewish community in a moment where leadership is needed to face unprecedented challenges.

Please Review the Complete Criteria and Expectations

Nomination and Application Instructions:

The nomination and application process for Cabinet membership is now open!

Nomination and Application: Each candidate is required to complete this online application form. In addition, the local Professional for each candidate is required to complete and submit the 2024 Cabinet Membership Nomination Form.

*All forms must be submitted by 5:00 PM PT on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Candidate Review: Cabinet leadership, along with Jewish Federations Cabinet professional staff, will review the application and nomination forms once they are both received.

Informational Conversation: Applicants will connect with a current member of Cabinet - most likely one of Beth Wayne or Scott Goldin, Cabinet's Membership Vice-Chairs, to answer outstanding questions.

Notification: After the informational conversation, the candidate may be extended an invitation to join Cabinet; the community will simultaneously be notified of the candidate’s status.

Cabinet Retreat, September 2024: Retreat attendance is required for New Members. Cabinet Retreat 2024 will be in Seattle, WA. Retreat begins with New Member Orientation on the afternoon of Sunday, September 8, 2024, and will conclude early afternoon on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
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Professional Industry (if applicable):
Which of the following categories best describes your professional field or industry?
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Demographic Questions to Support Understanding the Community - Optional
Which of the following best describes your gender identity? (select all that apply, listed in alphabetical order)

Agender or genderfluidManNon-binaryTrans/TransgenderWomanPrefer not to answerOther
Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

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Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply, listed in alphabetical order)

African American or BlackAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Asian AmericanHispanic, Latin American, or Spanish OriginMiddle Eastern or North AfricanMultiracial or mixed raceNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerOther
Are you currently:

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Do you have a child/children

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With which denomination of Judaism, if any, do you currently identify? (select all that apply, listed in alphabetical order)

ConservativeHumanistJust Jewish (no particular denomination)OrthodoxReconstructionistReformRenewalSecular/culturally/ethnically JewishPrefer not to answerOther
Do you identify as .. .? (select all that apply, listed in alphabetical order)

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When you were growing up, which of the following, if any, did you attend or participate in? (select all that apply)

Jewish day school or yeshivaJewish congregational/religious/Hebrew schoolJewish day or overnight summer campJewish youth groupTravel to Israel with youth group or familyHillelNone of the abovePrefer not to answer
How did you learn about Cabinet?
How did you hear about Cabinet? If a specific person (or multiple people) referred you, please list their name below. *
If applicable, please share who from your family (spouse/partner, sibling, parent, etc.) is or was previously a member of NYL Cabinet:
Your Leadership and Joining Cabinet
Please list any current or previous leadership roles, community involvement, or accomplishments with you local Federation:*
Please describe any other leadership roles that are meaningful to you: *
Why do you want to join Cabinet? (200 word limit)*

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What motivates and inspires your charitable giving, both Jewishly and Secularly? (150 word limit)*

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Please select the Federation Focus Areas that you are most interested in learning more about (select up to 2):

Community & Jewish Life (Jewish Life in North America)Israel & Overseas (Jewish Life in Israel and around the world)Jewish Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - JEDI (creating a culture of belonging for all Jews and their loved ones, whilebuilding bridges across socially and culturally diverse communities)Public Affairs (Advocacy and the work of Jewish Community Relations Councils)Security and Antisemitism (LiveSecure and combatting antisemitism in North America)Other
Getting to Know You

If you join our new class, the following will be shared with your cohort!
Please submit a short personal bio in the third person (150 word limit)*

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Jewish Federations - National Young Leadership Cabinet Application - 2024

Demographic Questions to Support Understanding the Community - Optional

How did you learn about Cabinet?

Your Leadership and Joining Cabinet

Getting to Know You