As the North American Representative of the World Zionist Organization Executives, Dr. Simcha Leibovich currently oversees the entire operation of the WZO Movement in North America, including its popular teacher emissary unit, Shlihim (www.shlihim.org). He is also a founding member of the Hebrew Literacy Council.
A master teacher, trainer, and co-editor of the Encyclopedia for Social Educational Activities, Dr. Simcha Leibovich has worked as Dean of Informal Education at Orot-Academic College for Education and Givat Washington College of Education for over three decades. For thirty years, Simcha ran the summer "Mercaz", the educational programming center of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, and developed the Ramah Program Bank for Online Educational Activities for the Ramah Camps in the U.S. and Canada. A consummate advisor and supervisor to youth movements across Israel and the world, Simcha is the Founding Director of the Outdoor Center for Leadership at Neot Kedumim (Bible Lands Reservation) for over a decade.
A piercing look at why some leaders succeed and others fail. Those at the helm greatly affect their communities, and even entire generations. What makes a layman into a leader, a civilian into a captain? This lecture examines the impact of two towering leaders in Jewish history—Moses and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
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What are the key characteristics of a leader? Is it intelligence, charisma, grace, eloquence, or is it something altogether elusive? Dr. Simcha Leibovich uses the biblical description of Moses to explore the components of an effective leader. He presents four styles of leadership based on characters from the Bible and explains the meaning of situational leadership
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This short clip presents Mr. Shahar Azani, Mr. Bruce Backman and Dr. Simcha Leibovich answering questions from their audience about the recent war in Gaza and the protrayal of Israel in the media. This Q&A took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
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True leaders will leave a mark that will last you a lifetime. What is it about these people that influence you so deeply? Dr. Simcha Leibovich discusses he initiative, vision and charisma that uniquely characterize inborn leaders. He describes four key components that are necessary to become a transformational leader who will have a long lasting impact on your followers
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As American Jews, what is our responsibility toward Israel? How can we make a difference from so far away? Hear from an Israeli government official, an academic scholar and a media expert as they shed light on Operation Protective Edge and our crucial role in it. This panel was featured at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
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