Anatomy of a Jewish Leader

Meaningful conversations with Jewish leaders that delve not only into their minds, but into their hearts. From resilience to vulnerability to confidence and more, we learn what it takes to make a Jewish leader. Hosted by Jonathan Frieden, an incoming J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School.

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Anatomy of a Jewish Leader

Richard Joel

February 08, 2021 • Jonathan Frieden

Richard Joel is the president emeritus of Yeshiva University and Hillel. Dr. Joel sits down to discuss how he came to be in leadership positions, overcoming adversity (such as the death of his father at a young age and being the first non-Rabbi president of YU), what it takes to change the culture of an organization, and the emotional makeup required to be an effective leader. He shares some of his favorite stories and discusses his meaningful relationship with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.