The United Jewish Communities is launching a professional development program that aims to level the playing field for women. “In accordance with UJC’s commitment to promote gender equity in the federation system, ideally 50 percent” of participants will be women, said Howard Rieger, president and CEO of the coordinating body of the North American Jewish federation system.
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