February 2020
Judaism 101 for Professionals
This class will set the foundation for any professional working in a Jewish organization regardless of their level of knowledge of Jewish tradition and teachings. Each class will focus on the fundamentals of Judaism but with an innovative and creative twist that will serve professionals working within Jewish organizations. This class will bring Jewish text alive to directly impact our programming and the lens with which we approach our work. Sessions will follow the Jewish calendar in a way that…
Find out more »4 Me: An Exploration for Emerging Leaders
In Jewish tradition, a meaningful relationship is created on two things: learning together (chavruta translated to mean different) and opening up to one another in a sincere way (galui lev, translated to mean opening from the heart). 4 Me will be a group of local emerging professional leaders of Jewish organizations that will gain inspiration in their work through Jewish ideas and text. Each session will be infused with learning that will address leadership, vision, and strategy. 4 Me will create a network of allies that provides a…
Find out more »Challenging Dynamics: Learning to manage your emotions in difficult situations
I wish I knew what to do in that moment.” “I should have handled that differently.” Sound familiar? All of us encounter situations when working with others’ whose behavior is difficult for us. We perceive they say and do things that may clash with our values, be harsh to our perspectives and/or disrupt the group we are leading. In this session we will adapt a successful rubric and proven techniques to deploy in the moment, that activate and direct our…
Find out more »March 2020
Make Some Noise: A Women’s Tell-All Based on the Themes of Purim
Join The Hive for an evening of merriment, story, song, and poetry as we bring the ancient voices of the women of the Purim story to life in present day. You will hear women from diverse backgrounds speak about their own stories of leadership, masked identities, bravery, and finding their own voice. This is an evening at The Hive that you won’t want to miss. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, valued at $12/person.
Find out more »May 2020
LGBTQI Competency Training
Well-trained staff that effectively implement LGBTQ and gender inclusive practices are the foundation of a safe, accepting, and diverse work environment. In this workshop, participants will learn to: Recognize and resist LGBTQ stereotypes Identify and decrease the use of hurtful and/or exclusionary language and practices Intervene when witnessing anti-LGBTQ language, harassment and/or bullying. Understand the legal framework protecting individuals who identify as LGBTQ Serve as a resource, support, and visible ally. Presenter: Max Disposti, Executive Director, North County LGBTQ Resource…
Find out more »Building Budgets for Funders
This “math-free” workshop will help your organization plan and create operating and program budgets, with a focus on the role of budgets in funding proposals and applications. Participants will learn: Budget elements that accurately portray an organization and its programs. Methods of sharing costs among programs Approaches for prorating expenses between administration and program costs To determine the fair value of in-kind contributions and services “Cost per outcome” scenarios to generate requests for funding Tips for formatting and presenting budgets…
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Stacie and Jeff Cook understand commitment. They live it.
Black, Jewish and Queer. These three identities weave the fabric of who I am, but it took a long time to believe that they could exist together.
Lee and Toni Leichtag established the Leichtag Foundation in 1991 following the sale of their business. Lee and Toni were lifelong entrepreneurs with a passion for innovation and for supporting talent. They believed that only with big risk comes big reward. Both born to families in poverty, Toni to a single mother, they strongly believed in helping those most in need and most vulnerable in our community. While they supported many causes, their strongest support was for young children and the elderly, two demographics who particularly lack voice in our society.
Lifelong Baltimoreans, Rabbi George and Alison Wielechowski and their sons, 11-year-old Lennon and 9-year-old Gideon, are more than pursuing the good life in Southern California. Having moved to San Diego more than three years ago, they are fulfilling a lifelong dream.
You would think that as the executive director of San Diego LGBT Pride, Fernando Zweifach López Jr., who uses the pronoun they, has done all the coming out they possibly can. A queer, non-binary individual who has worked for many years on civil rights issues, López also speaks openly and often about their father’s family, Mexican-American migrant workers who tilled the fields of rural California.