Women's Leadership Grants

Driving Social Change by Investing in Jewish Women Leaders in Atlanta

Funded in partnership with the Zalik Foundation, Women's Leadership Grants reflect the value of investing in Atlanta's Jewish women professionals by providing needed opportunities for professional development.

“As a woman working in two fields dominated by men - entrepreneurism and the rabbinate - I am immensely thankful for the opportunity to advance my skills and capacity.”

Rabbi Ariel Wolpe, Ma’alot, JWFA Women’s Leadership Grantee

“Until JWFA came around, there wasn’t always opportunities presented specifically for women to grow, learn and empower themselves within their community. It’s been an incredible opportunity to be a part of something that looks at us as women and says 'I believe in you and I want to help foster your growth so you can not only make a difference personally but also impacting your entire community.'”

Jenna Shulman, CEO, Jewish Educational Loan Fund, JWFA Grantee Partner

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Program Highlights

Women's Leadership Grants are awarded to Jewish women in Atlanta who hold senior-level positions in Jewish communal organizations.

A Unique Initiative

Enhancing women's leadership skills through targeted professional development funding.

Sample Grant Uses

  • Advanced skill certifications
  • Communications training
  • Conflict resolution coaching
  • Leadership conference participation
  • Professional coaching

Application Process

  • Applications open: January each year
  • Grantees notified: May
  • Awards distributed: June

Eligibility Criteria

  • Jewish women in Atlanta serving in senior-level positions at Atlanta-based Jewish non-profit organizations, day schools and congregations
  • Groups of Jewish women working together in senior-level positions at Atlanta-based Jewish non-profit organizations, day schools and congregations
  • Women in local or regional offices of major Jewish national organizations
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Grant Details

Grant Usage

Grants must be used for professional development, such as continuing education, coaching, workshops, or courses. Applicants can create a professional development package that includes multiple types of services (e.g., attending a training institute and having follow-up coaching sessions).

Funding Details

  • Funds should be primarily used within the grant year, with an extended timeline of an additional six months if needed.
  • Estimated grant range:
    • Individuals: $2,500 - $5,000
    • Groups: $5,000 - $7,500
  • Grants are awarded only to tax-exempt organizations under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are not awarded directly to the Grantees.

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Our JWFA WLG Recipients

We are proud of our WLG recipients. They are among the powerful women taking the lead in the Atlanta Jewish community.

2025-2026

Atlanta Jewish Academy: Rebecca Winter
The Breman Museum: Leadership Team
Camp Barney Medintz: Sidra Kennedy
Camp Judaea: Lori Zeligman
Congregation B'nai Torah: Rabbi Elizabeth Breit
Creating Connected Communities: Amy Zeide
Hineni: The Toco Hills Mental Health Initiative: Sheila Jutan
Jewish Fertility Foundation: Kayla Heering
Jewish Kids Groups: Leadership Team
MACoM: Michelle Day
Nashira: Debbie Derby
Temple Sinai: Marisa Kaiser

2024-2025

18Doors Atlanta: Rabbi Malka Packer-Monroe
Adamah ATL: Joanna Kobylivker
Atlanta Jewish Academy: Davida Merlis Graber
Jewish Fertility Foundation: Elana Frank
Prizmah: Debra Shaffer Seeman
Temple Beth Tikvah: Suzanne Hurwitz
Temple Emanu-El: Rabbi Rachael Miller

2023-2024

Atlanta Jewish Academy: Leadership Team
Camp Ramah Darom: Anna Stern Serviansky
Congregation Gesher l’Torah: Rebecca Bendit Gordon
Congregation Or Hadash: Rabbi Lauren Henderson
JELF: Jenna Shulman
JIFLA: Stephanie Gewirtz
Ma’alot: Rabbi Ariel Wolpe
SOJOURN: Rebecca Stapel-Wax
Temima High School: Leadership Team

"As a camp director serving 720 campers and 250 staff, my job is about difficult conversations and presence each day. I'm grateful for the opportunity to gain more skills in commanding a large crowd and talking to my constituents. Thank you for investing in my leadership."

Anna Serviansky, Camp Ramah Darom, Women's Leadership Grantee

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Through targeted investment in women leaders, JWFA is strengthening the entire Atlanta Jewish community and creating lasting change for future generations.