Be a Catalyst for Change within the Jewish community
Master’s Degree and Certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership
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Now more than ever, the Jewish community needs forward-thinking, deeply compassionate professionals who can lead their organizations through these unprecedented times.
100% Online and Flexible
Continue working while studying part-time.
Graduate in Just 8 Months
Complete four specialized courses in under a year.
Scholarships Available
Invest in your future with financial support options.
The Jewish Professional Leadership Master’s Certificate is designed with your goals in mind:
"The skills and connections I gained helped me be an effective Jewish communal leader. I appreciate everything I learned at Hornstein and use it all daily!"
Anna Sazonov, ‘21
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Both of these 100% online programs offer real-world, interactive coursework that equips you with the strategies to lead Jewish organizations through complex challenges. Explore more below:
Pathway to a Master’s Degree
Apply your credits toward a Hornstein master’s degree.
Courses Designed for the Master’s Certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership
- Organizational Behavior in Jewish Nonprofits
- Human Resource Management for Jewish Nonprofits
- Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism
- Skills and Techniques in Jewish Philanthropy and Fundraising
With the online Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership, you’ll build advanced skills to become an effective and impactful Jewish communal leader.
The online Master's Certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership helps you develop a toolkit for an impactful career in Jewish nonprofit leadership.
The Jewish Professional Leadership Master of Arts is tailored to empower your success in Jewish leadership
100% Online with Part-Time Learning
Benefit from a flexible learning experience designed for working professionals.
Graduate in under two years
Complete 13 specialized courses in 21 months to build your skills.
Scholarships Available
Access generous scholarship packages and other financial aid opportunities
Optional in-person opportunities
Join us on campus for a multi-day experience or participate in our Kraft Israel Seminar Trip.
Sample courses in the Jewish Professional Leadership Program
Confronting Contemporary Antisemitism
Jewish Community in Historical Perspective
Leadership & Strategy in the Jewish Communal World
Managing Jewish Nonprofits
MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
Enroll for Fall 2026