Leading Edge

10/07/2026

In the three years since October 7, Jewish nonprofit professionals have shown up again and again — organizing, comforting, teaching, fundraising, and holding their communities together through grief and uncertainty. Today, we remember those we lost and honor the people who have carried this work forward with extraordinary care. Hineni (הנני). Here I am.

10/02/2026

Wishing a joyful Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah to everyone who powers Jewish life and the communities you sustain. Chag Sameach!

09/25/2026

A sukkah is built to last just a week, yet what happens inside it stays with us long after. So much of the work of leadership is like that: the conversations, the gatherings, and the moments of connection that shape culture for years to come. Wishing you a meaningful and joyful Sukkot. Chag Sameach!

09/22/2026

Leading Edge is excited to announce that Limor Schwartz has joined our team as Vice President of Program. In this role, she’ll lead our efforts to help Jewish nonprofits strengthen how they develop their people and organizations through smart systems and clear strategy.

Limor comes to us with extensive leadership experience spanning programs, operations, and organizational innovation. Most recently, she led the development of organization-wide systems for project management and impact measurement at The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. If you need someone who can seamlessly toggle between asking a five-year strategic question and figuring out how to get it neatly organized by Friday afternoon, you’ve found your person.

An MSW graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill, Limor is a lifelong believer in practical problem-solving and an enthusiastic (if not entirely credentialed) foodie. We're fortunate to have her expertise, and we can't wait for the community to work with her as she helps translate our vision into meaningful impact.

Welcome to the team, Limor!

👋 Get to know Limor: https://www.leadingedge.org/bio/limor-schwartz

09/18/2026

Yom Kippur asks us to take stock: of who we are, how we lead, and where we can do better. As our community prepares to observe the Day of Atonement, we wish everyone an easy fast and a G'mar Chatima Tova.

09/11/2026

"𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵." As we enter 5787, Rabbi Adir Yolkut (Vice President, Jewish Learning) shares a Rosh Hashanah reflection on teshuva, drawing on Rav Kook's teaching that return doesn't require perfection — just a first step. It's the same spirit that drives our work raising the standard for culture, leadership, and talent across the Jewish nonprofit field.

Wishing you a sweet and meaningful New Year, from all of us at Leading Edge! 🍯

09/10/2026

The stories Leading Edge tells shape how our field understands its own potential — and social media is where much of that story reaches people first.

We're hiring a Specialist, Social Media to bring our voice to Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook: writing, designing, and scheduling content that extends the reach of our research, programs, and field-defining ideas to the professionals, executives, and board leaders who make up our community.

This is a remote (U.S.), part-time contract role running through January 2027 with the possibility of extension. You'll also partner with our team on paid social campaigns, including audience targeting, budget pacing, and creative testing across LinkedIn and Meta.

Applications close September 25. Learn more and apply:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/25/2026ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Independent Contractor, Part-TimeCOMPENSATION: $3,000/month, paid on a flat monthly basis (not eligible for overtime, benefits, or paid time off)CONTRACT DATE: Through January 15, 2027 (3 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance a...

09/09/2026

Starting a role in the Jewish nonprofit sector can feel like stepping into a space where everyone already speaks the language — acronyms, history, and unspoken norms that take time to learn. Onboarding Intensive helps early-career professionals build the skills, relationships, and sector context to feel grounded and effective from the start.

Applications for Cohort 4 are open now!

Through virtual sessions and an in-person retreat in beautiful San Diego, participants develop practical tools for managing up, giving and receiving feedback, and understanding their leadership style. They also gain clearer perspective on the sector and connect with colleagues navigating similar early stages.

"Life changing."
— Onboarding Intensive Participant 💬

Applications close November 20, 2026. The in-person retreat takes place January 25–27, 2027. A $500 program fee applies, with need-based travel support available. Supervisor approval is required.

If you are in your first 18 months in your current role and within your first three years of full-time work, this program offers a strong foundation for growth. We welcome professionals of all backgrounds.

👉️ Apply now: https://www.leadingedge.org/program/onboarding-intensive?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onboarding-intensive-cohort4-organic&utm_content=organic-post

09/04/2026

Before we head into the weekend: a simple thank you to everyone doing the work of building stronger Jewish organizations and a stronger community. We see you, and we're glad to be in this with you. Happy Labor Day!

09/03/2026

When we asked Rob Tafeen what his superpower at work is, he didn't hesitate: "Taking something complicated and making it clear." That skill, paired with his own active involvement in the Jewish community, is exactly what he'll bring to his new role as Vice President, Operations and Analytics at Leading Edge.

Rob spent more than 22 years at Commvault, a global data protection and cyber resilience company, where he started as an intern and eventually became Senior Director of BI & Analytics. Over that time, he led the work of consolidating a scattered set of data systems into a single source of truth, growing its user base from 30 people to more than 1,000 — an outcome he still counts as one of his proudest.

It's a natural fit for what energizes him most: Rob says the thing he finds most satisfying at work is building something that makes everyone else's job easier, whether that's a better process, a cleaner workflow, or a smarter way to use data. He's also a lifelong Star Trek fan 🖖 who'd probably tell you that Starfleet could've used a solid BI dashboard or two, and someone who happily admits that planning a family vacation might not feel complete until the spreadsheet is finished.

At Leading Edge, Rob will lead our data, systems, and technology work, and turn it into insight the field can act on.

Welcome to the team, Rob!

🎉 Get to know Rob: https://www.leadingedge.org/bio/rob-tafeen