Benjamin Ross Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

In concert with Senior Rabbi and Executive director, re-rooting staff and lay leaders in strategic plan with focus on developing leaders and dynamic teams through a series of interactive training. Partnering with staff and leaders to refresh committees/teams and direct initiatives grounded in Torah/Jewish learning, mindfulness, culinary excursions, provocative podcasts, and co-lead a congregational trip to Israel. Co-creating communal pathways for spiritual reflections and small group gatherings to build relationships, deepen learning, and strengthen ties within the synagogue.

Global

In short: How do we build teams as a pathway for getting sh*t done, developing leaders, spiritual formation, enhancing community and having fun. A Practical Application Cohort Led by Rabbi Benjamin RossThe problem: A primary way congregants are engaged in synagogue life is through committees and most committees are soul sucking. They are assiduously avoided by talented leaders as places ideas go to die. Clergy avoid forming them and dread running them. They are too often aimless and boring, and little is accomplished. At best they are tolerated, at worst they are disheartening and discourage future involvement. Last but not least, the food is generally horrible. The opportunity: Lead teams animated by a shared sense of purpose, follow an intentional and iterative process, enjoy lots of laughter and curiosity, and create space where friendships are cultivated, cohesion to the institution is strengthened, and leaders are animated ambassadors for the work. (All with tasty food).A first-of-its-kind collaborative training, BTVC seeks to strengthen the capacity of rabbinic leaders to identify and develop lay leaders through building collaborative and dynamic teams.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Co-lead spiritual community through collaborative leadership with clergy and lay leaders to advance caring community, mindfulness, social justice, small groups and other initiatives.

Rabbinical, Judaism

Ba, Religion