Elective class
Leadership and Chinuch
Following are the options for the Leadership skills elective class
that will take place Thursday afternoon (12:00 - 13:15)
Will They Follow You In The Desert?
Jewish Leadership, Leaders and what we can learn from the story.
Haggai Kimmelman
Effective Public Speaking
Purpose and goals:
Public speaking is not as hard as you think and this course will show you how, through a few easy techniques, to wow audiences. Learn how to stand and speak so that people will remember you and your message.
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This course is for those who:
. Want to improve their communication ability and believe that they can;
. Realize that we all have strengths and abilities
. Are willing to try;
. Can laugh at themselves rather than others;
. Realize learning is fun and love the fun of learning;
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About the teacher:
Neil Lazarus is an internationally acclaimed expert in the fields of Middle East politics, public diplomacy and effective communication training. He is fast emerging as one of Israel's leading keynote speakers. His presentations are motivating, informative and challenging. Neil speaks to over 30,000 people a year and his presentations are causing an international sensation. Neil teaches community leadership, students, politicians and diplomats. This semester he will share his experience with us on the machon.
Course development
Class Nº1 - How to start a speech so that people will want to listen
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
This class will show how to overcome the fears of public speaking. The class will reveal simple techniques showing how to start a speech so that people will want to listen.
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Learning tools/methodology:
Examining video examples of speakers, discussion, role play of methodology.
Class Nº2 - How to end a speech so that the audience will want you to continue
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
​Learn how to to answer questions, especially the hard ones. A technique used by professional speakers to guarantee people remember a message for years to come will be revealed.
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Learning tools / methodology:
We will learn the methodology, see how professional speakers use them and practice them ourselves.
Class Nº3 - The 1+5 +1 method of telling a story
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
Story telling is a basic tool of any speaker. This class shows students how to build a story and how to use the 1+5+1 method used by professional speakers
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Learning tools/methodology:
Learning the methodology through examples presented by Neil Lazarus and practicing them.
Class Nº4 - Death by Powerpoint and how to avoid it
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
This class will examine how to stop killing people with powerpoint and the art of good visuals.
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Learning tools/methodology:
We will be looking at powerpoint and creating our own together as well as Prezi.
Class Nº5 - Is body language overrated in public speaking?
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
We will look at body language and ask if it is really that important? We will examine 4 major techniques professional speakers use to manipulate their audience without speaking.
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Learning tools/methodology:
Video examples, activities, role playing and discussion.
Class Nº6 - Public speaking and Zoom
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
How to speak via Zoom and not send people to sleep.
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Learning tools/methodology:
We will film and simulate Zoom presentations.
Class Nº7 - Final class: The Big Speech
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
We will combine all that we have learnt into a major presentation.​
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Learning tools/methodology:
Eachother, role playing, video.
Camp leadership
Purpose and goals:
The exclusive camp leadership class prepares participants to return to their respective camps and communities having developed and practiced high-level leadership skills along with specialized Israel-related knowledge and programming. Through the track, participants will sharpen their lens with training and skills to become future leaders of Jewish summer camps and Israel education in North America during this very important time.
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This course is for those who:
For participants of the Machon who plan to be a counselor/ Madrich in Jewish camp in the USA and beyond.
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About the teacher:
Jenny Gitkis Vainstein, Ido Benvenisti and Shaylee Cioban
"Jenny is the director of the Machon Le'madrichim, previously director of community Shlichut and founder of some summer camps in the US and Ukraine and is educational director for the camp in the US until these days;
Ido is the southern region director of the Partnershi2gether global network, and was a madrich, merakez, and shaliach in both TY and Sprout Lake;
Shaylee has extensive experience in leadership and organizational development within the Jewish Agency for Israel. She spent eight summers in North American summer camps, directing the agency’s Summer Shlichim Program and mentoring a diverse team. As US Midwest Regional Director, she strengthened ties with Jewish communities. Today, she leads as an HR professional, creating a supportive and innovative workplace that drives growth and success.
Course development
Class Nº1 - Leadership styles and a teamwork in the camp
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
Can we be excellent in everything? What are my and our strengths.​
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Learning tools/methodology:
During the class we will try to discover our strengths and weaknesses through a lens of Adize model and will learn how can we combine our strengths in a joint work in the camp.
Class Nº2 - intro into the Israel education in the camp
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
What are the existing approaches/ concepts for the Israel education in the camp
Learning tools/methodology:
During the class well learn Aleph Bet concept of Israel education developed by the I-center, a discourse of hope concept, multiple stories concept, Hebrew engagement concept and more.
Class Nº3 - From Gap year experience to the Israel education in the camp
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
How can we translate our gap year experiences into Israel education in the camp?​
Class Nº4 - Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
How can Identify the different stakeholders at camp, and develop a positive working relationship with each of them?​
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Learning tools/methodology:
Participants will practice active listening skills.
Class Nº5 - Israel after October 7th in my camp
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
What are the tools and approaches we can use for bringing Israel after October 7th
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Learning tools/methodology:
During the class we will discover and develop educational tools we can use to talk about Israel after October 7th.
Class Nº6 - a strength of communication in the camp
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
How can communication improve staff and chanichim wellbeing in camp
Learning tools/methodology:
during the class we will analyze together Case Studies of Staff/ communication issues in the camp and will discuss possible ways to improve the communication.
Class Nº7 - Tough conversations about Israel – case studies analyze and how to work with Shlichim
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
how to deal with the tough situations of Israel education in the camp alone or as a team
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Learning tools/methodology:
during the class we will learn from the tough examples of situations of Israel education that happened in different camps around the US during the last couple of years. We will also discuss a role of camp Shlichim from Israel and will meet some of them.
Will They Follow You In The Desert?
Jewish Leadership, Leaders and what we can learn from the story
Purpose and goals:
To learn about past and contemporary legendary Jewish Leadership
To examine the concept of Jewish leadership in-depth
To discuss how to apply the lessons of these leaders to our own lives as a new generation of Jewish leader
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This course is for those who:
Are always interested in learning new things
Are passionate about leadership
Enjoy fascinating stories about impressive people
View themselves as young leaders.
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About the teacher:
Haggai Kimmelman is a Jewish educator, who over a long career has worked for the JFNA, the Jerusalem Municipality (integrating the Ultra-orthodox community into Israeli society) the Gesher Leadership Institute and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. From 2009-2014 he served as Director of the English-speaking department of the Machon at the Jewish Agency. Born and raised in Israel, married with two children, he holds an MA in Public Policy and a BA in Philosophy and Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is also a qualified tour guide.
Course development
Class Nº1 - Introduction to Jewish Leadership
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
What are the principles and ethics which characterize Jewish Leadership?
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Learning tools/methodology:
Lecture, Textual Study, Group Work
Class Nº2 - Abraham, Noah and Moses- Three Different Types of Leader
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
Why examine these three biblical figures?
What is unique about each of these leaders and their style of leadership?
Learning tools / methodology:
Text study, discussion, group work
Class Nº3 - Diverse Leadership in Ancient Times: Aharon, Samson and Saul
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
What is the place of these “out of the box” leaders in Jewish history?
What can we learn from mistakes in Leadership?
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Learning tools/methodology:
“Chavruta” study, group discussion
Class Nº4 - Leadership without a Following
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
Who were the leaders who kept the Jewish people together?
Can one be a leader without a following?
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Learning tools/methodology:
Lecture, discussion
Class Nº5 - Women Leaders
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
Who are the female Jewish leaders, then and now?
What is unique to female leadership?
Are there tensions/contradictions between female Jewish leadership and the place of women in Judaism?
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Learning tools/methodology:
Video, text, discussion
Class Nº6 - Questions for Jewish leadership
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
What conflicts have Jewish leaders faced?
Different responses to Jewish dilemmas.
Jewish leadership between universalism and particularism.
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Learning tools/methodology:
Role play Text study Group discussions.
Class Nº7 - Contemporary Jewish Leadership
Main questions that this class will seek to answer:
How do we preserve traditions alongside change?
Is Israeli Leadership Jewish Leadership?
Is there a role for Global Jewish Leadership
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Learning tools/methodology:
Lecture/Discussion Group Debate.