Experience the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute Starting This Fall

The mission of the HCBLI is to identify, engage, educate, and prepare the most prominent young Jewish leaders of the community to assume major leadership roles throughout the Jewish community of Tampa Bay. Our vision is to provide a new foundation for a united and thriving Jewish community.  The application and payment links will be available at jewishtampa.com/hcbli.  

Program Dates

Monday, October 20, 2025 - Orientation

Monday, October 27, 2025

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025  - Shabbat Dinner

Monday, December 1, 2025

Monday, December 15, 2025

Monday, January 5, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026

Friday, February 20 or 27, 2026 - Shabbat dinner

Monday, February 23, 2026

Monday, March 9, 2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - President's Dinner

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Graduation

Program Highlights

  • Enjoy an exclusive discussion with philanthropist Bryan Glazer, Co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Learn about the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator and Tampa’s innovation ecosystem

  • Develop an understanding of the Tampa Bay Jewish community

  • Experience the important work of some of our local beneficiary organizations

 

Topics Include:

  • Jewish Community 101

  • Jewish Identity

  • Leadership

  • Combating Antisemitism

  • Making a Difference

  • Our Jewish Future

  • Philanthropy

 

Cost

$99 per person (apply by Friday, September 5, 2025); $150 per person thereafter. Cost includes course materials and dinner, which will be served during all sessions.

 

Details

The program begins Monday, October 20, 2025 and runs through Sunday, March 29, 2026, culminating with graduation ceremony  on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

 

Participation is limited to 18 people. Classes run 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Sessions will take place at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC located at 522 N. Howard Avenue in Tampa, with select sessions held at other locations. Dinner will be served during all sessions.  Final deadline to apply is Friday, September 26, 2025. Please visit jewishtampa.com/hcbli to learn more.