Roundtables with Rachel
From Moment to Movement
SRE Network was established during the #MeToo Movement to respond to an immediate need within the Jewish community – ensuring the safety, respect, and equity of our Jewish communal professionals, regardless of their gender or other marginalized identities. Today, SRE is excited to expand upon this work and build a movement deeply committed to advancing gender equity across the Jewish communal landscape.
In October 2024, we hosted two discussions with SRE’s Executive Director Rachel Gildiner. These gave SRE community members a special opportunity to dig deep into what SRE's future looks like, and what it might take for their organizations to be a part of this movement at this unique moment in time. These interactive conversations coincided with the sacred period of reflection and renewal during the High Holidays.
Session Details
*These sessions have passed*
Roundtable 1: For CEOs & Executive Leadership
Tuesday, October 15 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT (60 minutes)
This session was intended for CEOs, executive directors, senior leadership, and board leadership from SRE Network member organizations.
Roundtable 2: For All Jewish Nonprofit Professionals
Tuesday October 22 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT (60 minutes)
This session was open to all professionals across the Jewish nonprofit landscape, including SRE Network members, affiliates, grantees, and champions.
If you were unable to attend but would like to participate in a future conversation with Rachel about SRE Network's vision, please email us.
About Rachel Gildiner
Rachel Gildiner (she/her) is a leading expert in the field of Relational Engagement. Before becoming SRE's Executive Director, she served as Chief Engagement Officer at Hillel International, Executive Director of GatherDC (the premier relational platform for Jewish 20s & 30s in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), and CEO of Gather, Inc.
Rachel has also used her relational approach to advance women's equity in the Jewish workplace and beyond. In 2019, she launched Year of the Jewish Woman, a vibrant Facebook community where female Jewish professionals and allies can connect and discuss key issues and challenges. She is a vocal advocate and published thought leader in this area.
Rachel has a B.A. in Sociology from Columbia University, a B.A. from the Jewish Theological Seminary in Modern Jewish Studies, an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University, and a Certificate in Experiential Jewish Education from Yeshiva University. She is also a certified Ayeka Soulful Jewish Educator and a current Schusterman Foundation Fellow. Rachel lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and three children.
For questions, email info@srenetwork.org.