👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Professional & Community Focused
- Jewish Employee Network
- Jewish @ {Company Name}
- Chai @ {Company Name}
- Jewish Professionals Network
- Jewish Community Network
- Jewish Heritage Employee Resource Group
- Am Yisrael @ {Company Name}
Cultural & Identity Focused
- Jewish Voices
- Jewish Connections
- Kehillah @ {Company Name} (Kehillah means "community")
- Jewish Culture & Heritage Network
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for Jewish employees and allies.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster belonging, celebrate Jewish culture and heritage, support education and understanding, and create opportunities for connection, professional growth, and community impact.
Employees of all backgrounds are welcome to learn, participate, and engage with the community.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
A Jewish tradition or value that is meaningful to them is:
{Tradition, Holiday, or Community Value}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees at {Company Name} who identify as Jewish
- Number of ERG members
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Event participation rate
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Approximately 2–3% of U.S. adults identify as Jewish.
- Jewish communities have a long tradition of philanthropy, volunteerism, education, and community service.
- Many Jewish ERGs focus on fostering belonging, cultural awareness, combating antisemitism, and supporting interfaith understanding.
Tip: Internal company participation metrics are often more engaging than national demographic statistics.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- What is your favorite Jewish holiday or tradition?
- Share a family recipe or cultural tradition.
- Recommend a book, movie, podcast, or Jewish author.
- Highlight a nonprofit making a difference in your community.
- Share a lesson or value that has influenced your personal or professional life.
Engagement Campaigns
- Jewish Heritage Month Spotlights
- Employee Storytelling Series
- Family Recipe Exchange
- Nonprofit Nomination Challenge
- Jewish Authors & Creators Showcase
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Community Impact Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Food security
- Education
- Refugee and immigrant support
- Community health
- Holocaust education
- Interfaith collaboration
- Community resilience
Holiday Giving Campaign
Encourage employees to support causes aligned with Jewish values of generosity, service, and community responsibility.
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite members to nominate and vote on organizations that are meaningful to them.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Food bank volunteering
- Community meal preparation
- Refugee support programs
- Educational mentoring
- Literacy initiatives
- Interfaith service projects
- Community garden programs
- Local nonprofit partnerships
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
Books & Podcasts
- Jewish leadership and professional development resources
- Jewish history and culture podcasts
- Employee storytelling and identity-focused discussions
Educational Resources
- Jewish American Heritage Month materials
- Holiday and cultural education guides
- Interfaith learning resources
- Allyship and inclusion resources
📆 Suggested Events
Spring
- Purim Care Package or Gift Packing Event
- Passover Lunch & Learn
- Post-Passover Bread Party ("Chametz Celebration")
Summer
- Jewish American Heritage Month Speaker Session
- Community Volunteer Event
Fall
- Apple Picking & Food Donation Drive for Rosh Hashanah
- High Holiday Reflection Session
- Sukkot Community Gathering
Winter
- Hanukkah Celebration
- Volunteer Service Project
- Community Giving Campaign
Throughout the Year
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Professional Development Workshops
- Employee Storytelling Sessions
- Interfaith Learning Events
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Nonprofit Spotlight Series