2025 Cabinet Membership Application Form

National Young Leadership Cabinet Application - Class of 2025
The Jewish Federations of North America’s (“Jewish Federations”) team is excited to officially open the application and nomination process for the National Young Leadership Cabinet Class of 2025!

We will accept your application, accompanied by the nomination from your local Federation, until 5:00 PM PT on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Since its founding in 1963, NYL Cabinet (“Cabinet”) has supported top volunteer leaders in the Federation movement and throughout the Jewish World to lead at higher levels and have a greater impact. A Jewish values-based leadership and philanthropic development program, Cabinet engages highly dedicated individuals who embody the values of service, humility, authenticity, and integrity. Cabinet aims to create a culture of belonging for all participants, and celebrates the full diversity of Jewish life.

Ideal candidates take seriously their own call to service, and their responsibility to lead within the greater Jewish community. Cabinet members have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, establish a peer group, share best practices, community challenges, and bring their ideas and strategies home for deepening commitment to Jewish Life and Federation in service to the Jewish community in a moment where leadership is needed to face unprecedented challenges.

Please Review the Cabinet Criteria and Expectations

Nomination and Application Instructions:

The nomination and application process for Cabinet membership is now open!

Nomination and Application: Each candidate is required to complete this online application form. In addition, the local Professional for each candidate is required to complete and submit the 2025 Cabinet Membership Nomination Form.

*All forms must be submitted by 5:00 PM PT on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Candidate Review: Cabinet leadership, along with Jewish Federations Cabinet professional staff, will review the application and nomination forms once they are both received.

Informational Conversation: Applicants will connect with one of Cabinet's Membership Vice-Chairs, either Lisa Gelles or Roei Eisenberg, to address outstanding questions and to get to know you better.

Notification: After the informational conversation, the candidate may be extended an invitation to join Cabinet; the community will simultaneously be notified of the candidate’s status.

Cabinet Retreat, September 2025: Retreat attendance is required for New Members. Cabinet Retreat 2025 will be in Denver, CO. Retreat begins with New Member Orientation on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and will conclude early afternoon on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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Professional Industry (if applicable):
Which of the following categories best describes your professional field or industry?
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Employer Name (if applicable):
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How did you learn about Cabinet?
How did you hear about Cabinet? If a specific person (or multiple people) referred you, please list their name below. *
If applicable, please share who from your family (spouse/partner, sibling, parent, etc.) is or was previously a member of NYL Cabinet:
Demographic Questions to Support Understanding the Community - Optional
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African American or BlackAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Asian AmericanHispanic, Latin American, or Spanish OriginMiddle Eastern or North AfricanMultiracial or mixed raceNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerOther
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Your Leadership and Joining Cabinet
Please list any current or previous leadership roles, community involvement, or accomplishments with you local Federation:*
Please describe any other leadership roles that are meaningful to you: *
Why do you want to join Cabinet? (200 word limit)*

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What motivates and inspires your charitable giving, both Jewishly and Secularly? (150 word limit)*

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Community & Jewish Life (Jewish Life in North America)Israel & Overseas (Jewish Life in Israel and around the world)Jewish Belonging (creating a culture of belonging for all Jews and their loved ones, while building bridges across socially and culturally diverse communities)Public Affairs (Advocacy and the work of Jewish Community Relations Councils)Security and Antisemitism (LiveSecure and combatting antisemitism in North America)Other
Getting to Know You

If you join our new class, the following will be shared with your cohort!
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National Young Leadership Cabinet Application - Class of 2025

How did you learn about Cabinet?

Demographic Questions to Support Understanding the Community - Optional

Your Leadership and Joining Cabinet

Getting to Know You