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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Evaluation Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-evaluation-professionals-22/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Large Agency CEOs (>$21M)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-large-agency-ceos-21m-7/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Volunteer Services
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-volunteer-services-12/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:Managing Stress in Your Career Journey
DESCRIPTION:Job searching\, career transitions\, and workplace demands can all take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. This workshop is designed to help you understand what stress is\, how it affects your body and mind\, and most importantly — what you can do about it.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/managing-stress-in-your-career-journey/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: IT Services
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-it-services-11/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Newcomer NETGroup
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-newcomer-netgroup-11/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Emergency Financial Assistance & Case Management
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-emergency-financial-assistance-case-management-14/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP2)
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. \nJason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program.   \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you know your next steps and when a spot is available.   \nThese are offered on Tuesdays at 1:00 CST time.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-vip2/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000
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SUMMARY:PowerNET Replay Series: Everything Changed—Including Me: Change Leadership NETTalk
DESCRIPTION:Miss PowerNET? Missed PowerNET? Continue the PowerNET experience- or start it here!\nThe PowerNET Replay Workshop Series brings the energy and insight of our annual conference directly to your screen. This special NETTalk series features eight of the highest-rated sessions from PowerNET 2026\, presented again by the original speakers for those who couldn’t attend the conference\, missed a concurrent session\, or want another opportunity to engage with the content. \nDesigned for nonprofit professionals\, agency leaders\, and changemakers in Jewish human services\, these replay sessions offer the same impactful learning\, practical strategies\, and thought-provoking discussions that resonated with PowerNET attendees. \nWhether you’re advancing leadership strategies\, exploring innovation\, or working to strengthen your agency’s impact\, PowerNET Replay is here to keep the conversation\, and the momentum\, going. \nEverything Changed – Including Me: A Shared Conversation on Change Leadership\nSeptember 15th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nChange management is often presented as a neat sequence of steps. But anyone who’s lived it knows better: it’s messy\, unpredictable\, and deeply personal. Over the past five years\, I’ve led my nonprofit through major transformation: changes to the funding models\, digitization\, evolving programs\, changing the physical layout\, and shifts in the culture. It’s been exhilarating and exhausting\, humbling and rewarding…and I’m still in it. This workshop is an invitation to explore that experience together. It’s for anyone who is leading change\, bracing for it\, recovering from it\, or trying to make sense of what it has meant for them as a leader and as a person. I’ll share the story of our organizational transformation (the real one\, not the polished version). You’ll hear about the resistance I faced in transforming JEM from a charity to a thriving social enterprise. I’ll talk about what worked\, what failed\, the rocky road to hitting some meaningful KPIs\, and how I was transformed in the process. Perhaps you’ll see your own experience reflected in mine. But this isn’t just my story. I want to hear yours\, too: your moments of triumph and doubt\, your unexpected lessons\, your failures that became memorable learning moments. My hope is that by sharing our stories\, we’ll be reminded that leading change is not about perfection. Rather\, it’s about courage\, connection\, and growth. \nThis session is for: \n• Anyone currently leading a change process \n• Anyone anticipating change and feeling nervous (or excited) about it \n• Anyone who’s burned out\, frustrated\, or ready to give up \n• Anyone who’s come out the other side…wiser\, maybe a little scarred\, but stronger \n• Anyone who wants to be seen and validated for what they’ve lived through \n• Anyone who wants to learn\, reflect\, and contribute to a community of real\, imperfect change leaders \nThe takeaways include a clearer sense of how change transforms organizations and leaders; validation and support from peers walking similar paths; practical and emotional strategies for sustaining change leadership; and a renewed sense of community and courage. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “I didn’t know this would change me so much\,” this workshop is for you. \nPresented by: \n\nMaia Cooper\, Executive Director\, JEM Workshop\n\n \n  \nCheck out the next NETTalks:\n  \nStronger Together—A Innovative Model for Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence\nSeptember 23rd\, 2:00-3:00pm ET \nRegister Here \nHosted by the HR Professionals NETGroup \nThe “Stronger Together—Innovative Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence” workshop spotlights how Gulf Coast JFCS transformed its culture through staff-driven initiatives\, offering valuable lessons for the human service sector. Participants will learn how the Stronger Together committee addressed key challenges such as high turnover\, staff burnout\, and inclusivity\, especially in settings with limited resources. \nThe session covers topics including effective onboarding\, wellness programming\, flexible work arrangements\, and diversity advocacy—practical solutions that resulted in reduced turnover and boosted staff satisfaction. Through interactive presentations\, attendees will explore barriers to engagement\, discover ways to measure the impact of their efforts\, and discuss strategies to secure leadership buy-in and funding. \nAttendees will leave with actionable frameworks designed for easy replication or customization in their own agencies\, no matter their size or capacity. By sharing proven approaches and lessons learned\, the workshop empowers human service professionals to foster resilient\, supportive\, and inclusive workplaces. The Stronger Together model demonstrates that meaningful organizational change is possible\, sustainable\, and scalable—providing participants with the inspiration and practical means to champion excellence in their own teams. \n“Stronger Together” is a Network Innovation Exchange Winner for 2025! Learn more about the Innovation Exchange. \nPresented by: \n\nMelanie Brady\, Vice President of Children and Family Services\, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services\n\n \nResilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams in Jewish Human Service Organizations\nOctober 6th\, 1:00-2:15pm ET \nRegister Here \nIn today’s complex landscape of Jewish human service work\, leaders face unprecedented challenges managing teams exposed to trauma\, crisis\, and ongoing community stress. From supporting individuals affected by antisemitism and global conflicts to addressing everyday human suffering\, organizational leaders must cultivate resilience—not as a reactive measure\, but as a proactive\, preventive framework embedded in daily operations. This interactive workshop introduces NATAL’s resilience model\, developed through decades of supporting Israeli communities through continuous trauma. Participants will move beyond crisis management to learn how resilience-focused leadership prevents burnout\, reduces PTSD symptoms\, and sustains high-performing teams even amid adversity. \nKey challenges addressed: \n• Recognizing early warning signs of burnout\, vicarious trauma\, and PTSD in team members before they escalate \n• Managing employees who witness and absorb human pain daily without compromising their wellbeing or organizational effectiveness \n• Maintaining team stability and performance during community crises and ongoing stressors \n• Creating sustainable self-care cultures rather than one-time wellness initiatives \nPractical tools and strategies participants will gain: \n• Concrete daily practices for leaders and their teams \n• Red flag identification protocols for recognizing when employees need intervention \n• Conversation frameworks for addressing mental health concerns with sensitivity and effectiveness \n• Implementation blueprints for embedding resilience routines\, rituals\, and organizational practices \n• Differentiation strategies for various trauma types affecting Jewish service organizations: vicarious trauma\, secondary trauma\, shared community trauma\, and continuous stress exposure \nWhether leading a small team or an enterprise organization\, participants will discover that resilience-focused leadership is not an add-on to existing responsibilities—it’s a transformative approach that strengthens organizational culture\, improves retention\, and ensures leaders can sustain their mission for the long term. \nPresented by: \n\nHila Shvoron\, Deputy CEO\, Director of Community Resiliency\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \n\nSharon Yeheskel-Oron\, Director\, NATAL Global\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \nTensions and Alignment: The relationship between funders and service providers\nOctober 22nd\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nRegister Here \nHosted by the Development Professionals NETGroup \nAny service providing agency seeks out funders to support their work and for most of us in the Jewish social service world\, we partner with funders from within the Jewish community as well as outside the Jewish community like government funding and corporate foundations. These relationships always have enough alignment to lead to funding – but there is inevitably tension in the relationship too. In this session\, JIAS Toronto and two of our funders will speak candidly about some of these tensions: \n– Storytelling: who has the right to tell the stories of our clients and work? Everyone is telling the stories of clients and services – the agencies\, the funders\, community partners\, and everyone we interact with. Who has the right to tell the story? What story is appropriate to tell? \n– Red Lines: what do we do if funders have particular positions or guidelines that are not perfectly aligned with the funded agency? Every funder has been faced with an agency they want to fund for a particular project; however\, there is a value misalignment that may upset board members or conflict with the funder’s guidelines. What happens in these situations for both parties? And as we grow and change as organizations\, our narratives change\, both grantees and funders. How do we check (and do we?) if we still have enough in common and there is no misalignment on the fundamentals. \n– Reporting: what can a funder ask for\, what do they have a right to know? It’s not unheard of for an agency to get a new request from a funder for data or stories partway through a granting period. Do you always need to say yes? \n– Service Delivery Preferences: funders sometimes want to influence how a program or service is delivered and by whom. \nWhen a funder has a strong opinion about how the services should be delivered or which staff or partners should or should not be involved\, what does a grantee do to maintain funding and also maintain control of their work? The session will address these common tensions\, give examples of how both sides of the funding relationship address these issues\, and leave space for discussion on how we can address these tensions as a sector. \nPresented by: \n\nNaomi Kramer. Senior Manager\, Development\, JIAS Toronto\n\n \n\nJoshua Otis\, Senior Director\, Social Services and Community\, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto\n\n \n\nStacey Helpert\, President\, Stacey Helpert – Strategic Philanthropy\n\n \n  \nScroll to the Top to Register!
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/powernet-replay-series-everything-changed-including-me-change-leadership-nettalk/
CATEGORIES:NETTalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Disabilities Residential Executives
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-disabilities-residential-executives-10/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20260518T141506Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Designed for infrequent or casual users of LinkedIn\, this presentation offers guidance for getting noticed by recruiters and hiring managers. We will review best practices for your profile\, how to optimize LinkedIn settings when seeking employment\, and strategies for a successful job search on the platform.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/leveraging-linkedin-for-job-seekers-12/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251023T193926Z
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: COO’s / #2’s
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-coos-2s-11/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20260520T165020Z
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SUMMARY:Goal-Setting & Reflection for  5787
DESCRIPTION:This is a season of reflection and new beginnings in the Jewish calendar. In the spirit of the new year 5787\, come take a moment to reflect on your progress\, set goals for the future\, and keep yourself accountable to make the changes you want to make. Whether your goals revolve around your career or some other facet of your life\, come carve out some time to plan for the life you want to have in this new season. Note: this session will not have any religious content.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/goal-setting-reflection-for-5787/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
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CREATED:20251105T192611Z
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Midsize Agency CEOs ($2.5M-$8M)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-midsize-agency-ceos-2-5m-8m-7/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Large-Midsize Agency CEOs ($8M-$21M)
DESCRIPTION:Open Discussion \nAs our Network continues to expand and evolve\, it has become increasingly important to ensure that all member agencies receive the most relevant and effective support possible. Based on requests from member agencies\, we have launched a newly established NETGroup for all CEOs/Executive Directors of Midsize-Large agencies. \nThis NETGroup is a bit different. There will be no designated Chairs and we will meet 4x per year. The discussions will be decided by those who attend the NETGroup.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-large-midsize-agency-ceos-8m-21m-7/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20260225T181106Z
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SUMMARY:Power-Up with LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Ready to unlock the full potential of LinkedIn for your job search? Join Jeff Young\, widely known as “The LinkedIn Guru\,” for an engaging and empowering workshop designed to transform your LinkedIn presence and supercharge your career journey. \nIn this session\, Jeff will share insider tips and proven strategies to help you:\n• Optimize your LinkedIn profile to stand out to recruiters.\n• Build and grow a powerful professional network.\n• Leverage LinkedIn’s tools to uncover hidden job opportunities.\n• Develop a personal brand that resonates with your career goals. \nBring your questions\, take notes\, and get ready to elevate your LinkedIn game!
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/power-up-with-linkedin-9-2/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20260615T130349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T134225Z
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SUMMARY:PowerNET Replay Series: Using Social Media Livestreams to Educate and Inspire NETTalk
DESCRIPTION:Miss PowerNET? Missed PowerNET? Continue the PowerNET experience- or start it here!\nThe PowerNET Replay Workshop Series brings the energy and insight of our annual conference directly to your screen. This special NETTalk series features eight of the highest-rated sessions from PowerNET 2026\, presented again by the original speakers for those who couldn’t attend the conference\, missed a concurrent session\, or want another opportunity to engage with the content. \nDesigned for nonprofit professionals\, agency leaders\, and changemakers in Jewish human services\, these replay sessions offer the same impactful learning\, practical strategies\, and thought-provoking discussions that resonated with PowerNET attendees. \nWhether you’re advancing leadership strategies\, exploring innovation\, or working to strengthen your agency’s impact\, PowerNET Replay is here to keep the conversation\, and the momentum\, going. \nGoing Live with Impact: Using Social Media Livestreams to Educate and Inspire\nSeptember 9th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nIn an increasingly digital world\, human service organizations are expected to reach\, educate\, and mobilize their audiences far beyond traditional events or newsletters. Yet many agencies struggle with how to present sensitive topics authentically\, engage professionals alongside community members\, and translate social media activity into measurable impact. This workshop will explore how the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) built its successful Instagram Live series connecting fertility professionals\, innovators\, and individuals with lived experience to a broad audience eager for education and inspiration. Participants will learn how JFF curates credible voices\, protects the dignity of personal stories\, and balances medical expertise with accessibility. Key topics include: selecting and preparing guests\, framing complex or sensitive issues for a public audience\, promoting sessions for maximum attendance or re-watches\, and using live content to spark ongoing engagement with donors\, partners\, and volunteers. We will also discuss common challenges\, such as safeguarding privacy\, handling misinformation in real time\, and sustaining consistent programming with limited staff capacity\, and offer practical solutions JFF has developed. Attendees will leave with a step-by-step playbook for designing\, promoting\, and producing their own live social media series. The approach is low-cost\, replicable\, and adaptable for any cause area\, providing a powerful\, scalable way to elevate expert knowledge\, human stories\, and organizational impact in the human services sector. \nPresented by: \n\nJulie Cohen\, Senior Manager\, Jewish Fertility Foundation\n\n \n  \nCheck out the next NETTalks:\n  \nEverything Changed – Including Me: A Shared Conversation on Change Leadership\nSeptember 15th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nRegister Here \nChange management is often presented as a neat sequence of steps. But anyone who’s lived it knows better: it’s messy\, unpredictable\, and deeply personal. Over the past five years\, I’ve led my nonprofit through major transformation: changes to the funding models\, digitization\, evolving programs\, changing the physical layout\, and shifts in the culture. It’s been exhilarating and exhausting\, humbling and rewarding…and I’m still in it. This workshop is an invitation to explore that experience together. It’s for anyone who is leading change\, bracing for it\, recovering from it\, or trying to make sense of what it has meant for them as a leader and as a person. I’ll share the story of our organizational transformation (the real one\, not the polished version). You’ll hear about the resistance I faced in transforming JEM from a charity to a thriving social enterprise. I’ll talk about what worked\, what failed\, the rocky road to hitting some meaningful KPIs\, and how I was transformed in the process. Perhaps you’ll see your own experience reflected in mine. But this isn’t just my story. I want to hear yours\, too: your moments of triumph and doubt\, your unexpected lessons\, your failures that became memorable learning moments. My hope is that by sharing our stories\, we’ll be reminded that leading change is not about perfection. Rather\, it’s about courage\, connection\, and growth. \nThis session is for: \n• Anyone currently leading a change process \n• Anyone anticipating change and feeling nervous (or excited) about it \n• Anyone who’s burned out\, frustrated\, or ready to give up \n• Anyone who’s come out the other side…wiser\, maybe a little scarred\, but stronger \n• Anyone who wants to be seen and validated for what they’ve lived through \n• Anyone who wants to learn\, reflect\, and contribute to a community of real\, imperfect change leaders \nThe takeaways include a clearer sense of how change transforms organizations and leaders; validation and support from peers walking similar paths; practical and emotional strategies for sustaining change leadership; and a renewed sense of community and courage. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “I didn’t know this would change me so much\,” this workshop is for you. \nPresented by: \n\nMaia Cooper\, Executive Director\, JEM Workshop\n\n \nStronger Together—A Innovative Model for Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence\nSeptember 23rd\, 2:00-3:00pm ET \nRegister Here \nHosted by the HR Professionals NETGroup \nThe “Stronger Together—Innovative Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence” workshop spotlights how Gulf Coast JFCS transformed its culture through staff-driven initiatives\, offering valuable lessons for the human service sector. Participants will learn how the Stronger Together committee addressed key challenges such as high turnover\, staff burnout\, and inclusivity\, especially in settings with limited resources. \nThe session covers topics including effective onboarding\, wellness programming\, flexible work arrangements\, and diversity advocacy—practical solutions that resulted in reduced turnover and boosted staff satisfaction. Through interactive presentations\, attendees will explore barriers to engagement\, discover ways to measure the impact of their efforts\, and discuss strategies to secure leadership buy-in and funding. \nAttendees will leave with actionable frameworks designed for easy replication or customization in their own agencies\, no matter their size or capacity. By sharing proven approaches and lessons learned\, the workshop empowers human service professionals to foster resilient\, supportive\, and inclusive workplaces. The Stronger Together model demonstrates that meaningful organizational change is possible\, sustainable\, and scalable—providing participants with the inspiration and practical means to champion excellence in their own teams. \n“Stronger Together” is a Network Innovation Exchange Winner for 2025! Learn more about the Innovation Exchange. \nPresented by: \n\nMelanie Brady\, Vice President of Children and Family Services\, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services\n\n \nResilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams in Jewish Human Service Organizations\nOctober 6th\, 1:00-2:15pm ET \nRegister Here \nIn today’s complex landscape of Jewish human service work\, leaders face unprecedented challenges managing teams exposed to trauma\, crisis\, and ongoing community stress. From supporting individuals affected by antisemitism and global conflicts to addressing everyday human suffering\, organizational leaders must cultivate resilience—not as a reactive measure\, but as a proactive\, preventive framework embedded in daily operations. This interactive workshop introduces NATAL’s resilience model\, developed through decades of supporting Israeli communities through continuous trauma. Participants will move beyond crisis management to learn how resilience-focused leadership prevents burnout\, reduces PTSD symptoms\, and sustains high-performing teams even amid adversity. \nKey challenges addressed: \n• Recognizing early warning signs of burnout\, vicarious trauma\, and PTSD in team members before they escalate \n• Managing employees who witness and absorb human pain daily without compromising their wellbeing or organizational effectiveness \n• Maintaining team stability and performance during community crises and ongoing stressors \n• Creating sustainable self-care cultures rather than one-time wellness initiatives \nPractical tools and strategies participants will gain: \n• Concrete daily practices for leaders and their teams \n• Red flag identification protocols for recognizing when employees need intervention \n• Conversation frameworks for addressing mental health concerns with sensitivity and effectiveness \n• Implementation blueprints for embedding resilience routines\, rituals\, and organizational practices \n• Differentiation strategies for various trauma types affecting Jewish service organizations: vicarious trauma\, secondary trauma\, shared community trauma\, and continuous stress exposure \nWhether leading a small team or an enterprise organization\, participants will discover that resilience-focused leadership is not an add-on to existing responsibilities—it’s a transformative approach that strengthens organizational culture\, improves retention\, and ensures leaders can sustain their mission for the long term. \nPresented by: \n\nHila Shvoron\, Deputy CEO\, Director of Community Resiliency\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \n\nSharon Yeheskel-Oron\, Director\, NATAL Global\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \nTensions and Alignment: The relationship between funders and service providers\nOctober 22nd\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nRegister Here \nHosted by the Development Professionals NETGroup \nAny service providing agency seeks out funders to support their work and for most of us in the Jewish social service world\, we partner with funders from within the Jewish community as well as outside the Jewish community like government funding and corporate foundations. These relationships always have enough alignment to lead to funding – but there is inevitably tension in the relationship too. In this session\, JIAS Toronto and two of our funders will speak candidly about some of these tensions: \n– Storytelling: who has the right to tell the stories of our clients and work? Everyone is telling the stories of clients and services – the agencies\, the funders\, community partners\, and everyone we interact with. Who has the right to tell the story? What story is appropriate to tell? \n– Red Lines: what do we do if funders have particular positions or guidelines that are not perfectly aligned with the funded agency? Every funder has been faced with an agency they want to fund for a particular project; however\, there is a value misalignment that may upset board members or conflict with the funder’s guidelines. What happens in these situations for both parties? And as we grow and change as organizations\, our narratives change\, both grantees and funders. How do we check (and do we?) if we still have enough in common and there is no misalignment on the fundamentals. \n– Reporting: what can a funder ask for\, what do they have a right to know? It’s not unheard of for an agency to get a new request from a funder for data or stories partway through a granting period. Do you always need to say yes? \n– Service Delivery Preferences: funders sometimes want to influence how a program or service is delivered and by whom. \nWhen a funder has a strong opinion about how the services should be delivered or which staff or partners should or should not be involved\, what does a grantee do to maintain funding and also maintain control of their work? The session will address these common tensions\, give examples of how both sides of the funding relationship address these issues\, and leave space for discussion on how we can address these tensions as a sector. \nPresented by: \n\nNaomi Kramer. Senior Manager\, Development\, JIAS Toronto\n\n \n\nJoshua Otis\, Senior Director\, Social Services and Community\, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto\n\n \n\nStacey Helpert\, President\, Stacey Helpert – Strategic Philanthropy\n\n \n  \nScroll to the Top to Register!
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/powernet-replay-series-using-social-media-livestreams-to-educate-and-inspire-nettalk/
CATEGORIES:NETTalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251023T184900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T184900Z
UID:10005135-1788957000-1788960600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Chief Financial Officers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-chief-financial-officers-11/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251105T194741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T194741Z
UID:10005264-1788881400-1788885000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Older Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-older-adult-services-10/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251202T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165126Z
UID:10005561-1788876000-1788879600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP2)
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. \nJason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program.   \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you know your next steps and when a spot is available.   \nThese are offered on Tuesdays at 1:00 CST time.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-vip2/2026-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20250617T123252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T123334Z
UID:10004173-1788872400-1788876000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Network Communication Connector Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NCC Office Hours! This informal\, bi-monthly session is your space to connect with fellow Network Communications Connectors\, ask questions\, share updates\, and get support in amplifying your agency’s connection to The Network. Drop in as you’re able—no agenda\, just open conversation\, and helpful resources from The Network team. \nFor more information on the NCC program or to register to join\, please email Jasmine Medoff\, VP of Marketing & Communications.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/network-communication-connector-office-hours/2026-09-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251023T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T183148Z
UID:10005129-1788868800-1788872400@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Administrative Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-administrative-professionals-23/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251028T152324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152324Z
UID:10005205-1788447600-1788451200@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Holocaust Survivor Services - Supervisors/Directors
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-holocaust-survivor-services-supervisors-directors-8/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251023T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190629Z
UID:10005141-1788444000-1788447600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Clinical Services Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-clinical-services-professionals-29/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20250821T130223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T144158Z
UID:10004838-1788436800-1788440400@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETDrop-In for Hebrew-Speaking Professionals 2026
DESCRIPTION:At this time of crisis impacting Israel\, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is consciously creating space as part of all of its offerings to process together the implications of the war and its impact on us as professionals\, on our agencies\, and on our communities. \nThe Hebrew-Speaking Professionals NETDrop-In meets every two weeks on Thursdays from 12 pm-1 pm ET. \nFor more information and any questions\, please reach out to Limor Schwartz\, VP of Operations\, Innovation & Research at LSchwartz@networkjhsa.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netdrop-in-for-hebrew-speaking-professionals-2026-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251105T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171015Z
UID:10005290-1788350400-1788354000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Working with Orthodox Communities
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Understanding Today’s American Orthodox Community: Insights\, Trends\, and Implications for Social Service Professionals \nWe have invited Mark Trencher\, the founder of Nishma Research. whose research and analysis over the past decade have helped illuminate key trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within contemporary American Orthodoxy. As we all know\, the American Orthodox community is often discussed as a single entity\, yet it encompasses a wide range of beliefs\, practices\, institutions\, and perspectives. \nFor professionals serving Orthodox individuals and families\, understanding this diversity is essential to providing effective\, culturally responsive services and building meaningful community partnerships. \n  \nDrawing on findings from his work\, he will provide an overview of the Orthodox landscape today\, exploring questions such as: \nWhat does it mean to be Modern Orthodox\, Centrist Orthodox\, or Haredi in today’s environment? \nHow is Orthodoxy evolving at both the institutional and individual levels? \nWhat are the most significant challenges and opportunities facing Orthodox communities? \nHow are issues such as leadership\, communal engagement\, identity\, and relationships with the broader Jewish world being discussed and navigated? \nWhat insights can help social service professionals better understand and serve Orthodox individuals\, families\, and communities? \n  \nFollowing his presentation\, NETGroup members will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and ask questions related to their work with Orthodox clients and communities. \n  \nWhether you are new to working with Orthodox populations or have years of experience\, this session will offer valuable context\, perspective\, and practical insights to inform your work
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-working-with-orthodox-communities-20/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20251202T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165126Z
UID:10005560-1788271200-1788274800@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP2)
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. \nJason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program.   \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you know your next steps and when a spot is available.   \nThese are offered on Tuesdays at 1:00 CST time.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-vip2/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20260518T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T175211Z
UID:10006051-1787824800-1787828400@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Networking: Making Real Connections in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Let's be honest — networking can feel awkward\, transactional\, and sometimes just fake. But it doesn't have to be! Real networking is about building genuine relationships\, and when done right\, it can open doors you never even knew existed. This workshop will help you to learn how to start making connections that actually mean something — online and in person.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/authentic-networking-making-real-connections-in-a-digital-world-2/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20250825T133521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T133611Z
UID:10004923-1787823000-1787826600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Discover the Hidden Roadblocks That May Be Keeping You From Your Dream Job
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will help individuals go from analysis paralysis during their job search to becoming a career implementer. In this workshop\, Sherri will uncover the roadblocks that keep you from getting your dream job and help you to become a career implementer.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/discover-the-hidden-roadblocks-that-may-be-keeping-you-from-your-dream-job-2-2-2-2-2/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T145750
CREATED:20250102T173719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T211922Z
UID:10005721-1787742000-1787745600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Job Search with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:A job search for job seekers with disabilities can present different challenges and questions that may not come up for others. Learn how to have a productive job search\, answer questions\, how and when to disclose a disability\, and what are reasonable accommodations. This presentation is for individuals with a disability\, parents/caregivers\, and professionals helping those with disabilities.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/job-search-with-a-disability-2/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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