A new opportunity to prepare for Jewish community leadership will soon be available for young Jewish adults from the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach area. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Metro Division, which offers residents in their 20s, 30s and 40s opportunities to volunteer, make meaningful social connections, enjoy family activities, build their businesses and become philanthropists, is recruiting for its new Leadership Education And Development Series (LEADS).

“The five-part monthly LEADS series is being tailored by experts to educate, inspire and guide our own community’s emerging young Jewish leaders,” said Marcy Wein Robbins, who co-chairs Metro with Bryan Drowos. “We’re working to identify young local leaders and potential leaders, from natives to newcomers and from all streams of Judaism. This is a great opportunity to become a significant part of our Jewish community’s future.”

From January to June 2012, LEADS participants will develop their leadership skills and learn to build their professional networks, while getting an in-depth look into the important role the Federation plays in fundraising for, planning and addressing the essential needs of local and worldwide Jewish community.

“Our ideal candidates will be young adults who have proven themselves professionally, have shown leadership potential through their volunteer efforts, and who are interested in learning how to ensure a strong Jewish community for our children and for generations to come,” said Bryan Drowos.

“So many people - from our neighborhoods to Israel and overseas – are depending on our help, especially in these trying times,” said Robbins. “This is an opportunity for real investment in our community’s future.”

“We look forward to meeting and working with others who, like us, are ready to step up,” added Drowos. "It’s our generation's turn to embrace leadership, continue this Jewish community’s strength and carry it forward.”

Those interested may apply or recommend someone for LEADS by calling 561-852-6058 or emailing debraf@bocafed.org. The registration fee for the training sessions is $180.

Metro Division is generously sponsored by The Sandelman Foundation. The Drowos Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Marcy Robbins, MWR Consulting are sponsors of the LEADS program Learn more about this program at http://www.jewishboca.org/leads.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County serves the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach areas, raising and allocating millions of dollars each year to meet vital needs locally, in Israel and worldwide. The Federation's Metro Division provides many varied opportunities for young adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s to engage with the Jewish community.

Photo captions: Bryan Drowos and Marcy Wein Robbins, Metro Co-chairs