Jewish Leadership Mentorship Program
A mentorship program for the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, September 2026 to March 2027.
The Challenge
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond wanted to grow its next generation of leaders and deepen their connection to the Federation’s mission. It needed a structured program that paired experienced community leaders with emerging talent, grounded in Jewish values, and turned personal growth into projects that benefit the community.
The Approach
PEACEWITH designed the full program: a curriculum built around Jewish leadership values and four levels of Torah interpretation, training workshops for mentors and mentees, and an individual development plan for each mentee. A values survey identifies each participant’s top three of the Federation’s eight core values, and mentors and mentees are paired accordingly. Pairs meet every two weeks for 45 minutes, and each mentee designs and delivers a capstone project that strengthens engagement and philanthropy within the Federation. Federation staff run regular check-ins, and PEACEWITH tracks growth through pre-, mid-, and post-program surveys.
Outcomes & Impact
The program is under way and runs from September 2026 to March 2027. Participants are paired by shared values, meet every two weeks, and are building capstone projects that serve the Federation and the wider Richmond Jewish community. We are tracking leadership growth, engagement, and project results through pre-, mid-, and post-program surveys, and we will share results when the program concludes.
What Makes This Program Different
Mentors and mentees are matched on shared values, not only skills. Every mentee builds a capstone project tied to a real Federation priority, so personal growth turns into community impact. A clear schedule and regular coordinator check-ins keep the program on track without adding burden to Federation staff.
