Governance
Sharing a Sacred Responsibility
Governance, Prizmah Thought Leadership
In this issue of Kaleidoscope, we have the opportunity to hear from leaders of our Jewish day schools and yeshivot. We thank
Managing the Emotional Labor: A Case for Sustained Mentorship
Governance, Professional Leadership
Emotional labor is the unpaid part of the job, the invisible work we do to keep those around us comfortable and happy
One Solution to the Headship Conundrum: Give Them Five
Governance, Professional Leadership
Among the items found in the job description of heads of school in Jewish day schools are technical skills such as budget
Leadership Success: Position and Disposition
Governance
According to one recent article, the average tenure of Jewish day school heads is 4-5 years, whereas the same for heads of
How To Cultivate and Sustain A High-Functioning Independent School Board
Fundraising & Development, Governance, School Policies and Procedures
During my 30 years as an educational administrator and, most recently my 15 years as head of Denver Jewish Day School, I
Charting an Uncharted Future
Professional Leadership, Governance, School Policies and Procedures
In a recent episode of the podcast On Point , Margaret Heffernan speaks about her latest book, Uncharted: How to Navigate the
The Not So Secret Ingredient to Jewish Day School Board Leadership
Governance
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation (virtually, of course) with Rabba Daniella Pressner, head of school at
Flexibility in Action
Governance, School Policies and Procedures
By Lise Applebaum It all started with the fires. Last fall, Los Angeles was ablaze with fires spreading perilously close to Milken
Assuming Board Leadership Amidst A Pandemic
Governance, School Policies and Procedures
By Jonathan Weiss In July, I had the fortune of assuming the role of President of the Board for Hillel Torah, a
Ingredients for Effective Feedback
Governance
In his TED talk, Rory Vaden talks about the idea of how to multiply your time. One of the most valuable takeaways
Committee, Structure, and Composition
Governance
Photo by Stefany Andrade on Unsplash Forming committees on a board is more of an art than a science. There are few