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.
TUES | JULY 28, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(RSVP to attend by Monday, July 27)
RSVP NOW FOR INFORMATION SESSION 1
WED | AUG 19, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(RSVP to attend by Tuesday, August 18)
RSVP NOW FOR INFORMATION SESSION 2
DISCOVER HOW THE HOPE COHEN BARNETT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE:
- Can help you grow personally
- Build meaningful connections
- Empower you to make a lasting impact
Plus, learn about the program cost, schedule, hear from alumni, ask questions and find out how you can apply!
The application process is now open for the 2026-2027
Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Enjoy an exclusive discussion with philanthropist Bryan Glazer, Co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Learn about the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator and Tampa’s innovation ecosystem
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Develop an understanding of the Tampa Bay Jewish community
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Experience the important work of some of our local beneficiary organizations
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Build connections and network with other young professionals in the Tampa Bay area
TOPICS INCLUDE
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Jewish Community 101
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Jewish Identity
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Leadership
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Combating Antisemitism
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Making a Difference
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Our Jewish Future
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Philanthropy
PROGRAM COST AND DEADLINES TO APPLY
$99 per person (apply by Friday, August 28); $150 per person thereafter until Monday, September 14, 2026. Cost includes course materials and dinner, which will be served during all sessions.
The cost includes course materials, dinner during each session and all special experiences, including Shabbat dinners, social outings and admission to the Tampa JCCs & Federation’s Annual President’s Dinner.
Applicants will be notified by email about the status of their applications by Monday, October 5, 2026.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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Participation is limited to 18 people.
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Classes run 6:30 – 9:00 PM.
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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.
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Dinner will be served during all sessions.
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
- Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Participants are also committed to giving a meaningful gift* to the Annual Campaign of either the Tampa JCCs & Federation or the Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast. This gift is in addition to the registration cost for the program.
*A “meaningful gift” to the Annual Campaign is a donation that’s meaningful to you in any amount you choose.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute is a program of the Tampa JCCs & Federation and the Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast.
For more information about the HCBLI please contact Maxine Kaufman at 727.333.3106 or email mkaufman@jewishgulfcoast.org.