Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will present “Enduring Challenges, Crucial Conversations,” a facilitated conversation with Doron Krakow, president and CEO of JCC Association of North America, and Debbie Sosland-Edelman, Executive Director at Sosland Foundation.
This free event will take place on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the White Theatre. The conversation will be moderated by Director of Jewish Experiences, Ethan Helfand.
To register, visit thejkc.org/JCCAconversation.
Krakow and Sosland-Edelman will examine the biggest issues facing the Kansas City Jewish community. They’ll share their thoughts on the current state of the Jewish community, challenge us with ideas for how to respond to the changing needs of our diverse population, and offer insights into the trends they see locally and nationally most affecting our communities.
They will also reflect on the key findings of the recent Kansas City Jewish Community Study, consider how to engage a rapidly changing landscape of modern Jewish life, and take questions from participants.
Krakow is president and CEO of JCC Association of North America. He joined the JCC Association in 2017, bringing more than 25 years of experience with Jewish organizations to his work, and has previously held senior leadership posts with American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; Jewish Federations of North America; and Young Judaea.
He is a vice-chair of the JPRO Network board and a board member of Tzofim: Friends of Israel Scouts. He holds an MBA from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Rutgers University. Krakow and his family are longtime members of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
Sosland-Edelman is the Executive Director of the Sosland Foundation. In this position, she administers grants to social welfare, education, health-related, civic, cultural arts, and Jewish organizations in the Kansas City area.
She serves or has served on numerous boards including Children's Mercy Hospital, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, Museum of Prairiefire, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Village Shalom, Harvesters, the Menorah Legacy Foundation, the National Conference, Science Pioneers, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Campus, Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Federation, Planned Parenthood, Congregation Beth Shalom and the Board of Counselors of Smith College. She is a member of the first class of the Helzberg Leadership Fellows of the Jewish Federation.
