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Leaders As Learners All of us connected to ACHARAI know that leaders need to be comfortable with governance, relationships and strategic thinking. We also need to feel at home in the world of ideas. In fact, leaders need to LIVE in the world of ideas, always open to new concepts and innovative ways of viewing the “givens” in our lives. As Jewish leaders, we know that when the world of Judaism combines with the world of ideas, we have an irresistible force that helps leaders grow and spur their organizations to grow with them. The very last mitzvah in the Torah is the commandment to write a Torah scroll. The commentators tell us that this commandment includes studying the Torah, meditating on its lessons. This says to me that leaders are always learning. No matter how busy we are, how many meetings we are running, we always make time for study. It’s the one job that cannot be delegated. Leaders read, think, study and learn new insights. That learning informs the vision we offer, and the plans we formulate, to implement that vision. Thinking of Jewish leadership as ACHARAI does, as leadership in a Jewish way through a Jewish lens, we continue to learn, to apply Judaic principles and values to all of our actions and activities. We lead our organizations to join us as learners as we become more prepared, and better equipped, to tackle the major issues of today: the weakening of Jewish affiliation and commitment, the urgent need to build bridges to ALL Jews, and to create and sustain a vibrant community. When leaders remain lifelong learners, they transform into teachers, and their organizations grow with them and beyond them – flourishing communities of learners and teachers, helping the Jewish people thrive. Aviva Weisbord Executive Director, Shemesh