Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, Inc.

Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, Inc. operates as a pluralistic think tank and leadership institute, translating Jewish wisdom for contemporary application. It develops innovative frameworks like systems thinking and adaptive leadership, equipping leaders to navigate complex societal shifts. The organization provides intellectual and spiritual development for the Jewish community and the broader public.

Founded in 1974 by Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg, Dr. Elie Wiesel, and Rabbi Steven Shaw, Clal originated from a collective recognition that a new Jewish era demanded novel approaches. Their insight: the post-Holocaust world, establishment of Israel, and increased American Jewish integration required expanding communal horizons and deepening heritage connections beyond conventional methods.

Clal engages Jewish communal leaders, clergy, civic leaders, and institutions across diverse sectors. Its vision is to establish Jewish wisdom as an accessible public good, underscoring its universal relevance. The organization inspires and equips leaders to address modern complexities with creativity and courage, fostering broad societal impact.