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What's Your Superpower?

  • Birthright Israel Foundation 33 East 33rd Street, 7th Floor New York, NY, 10016 United States (map)

Join us for breakfast with Sarah Whinston, director of talent for the Birthright Israel Foundation.

Sarah will talk about recruitment and career development, hiring/firing processes, management, how to find and retain good, hard-working employees, and more.


Sarah Raful Whinston has been developing and cultivating talent her whole life. Sarah is the first Director of Talent Development at Birthright Israel Foundation, where she recruits and retains the very best talent, works on organizational change, and develops institutional culture. Sarah spent over 15 years in administration at Jewish residential camps and Hillels. She received her Masters in Public Administration from USC and Masters in Jewish Communal Service from HUC-JIR. She lives in Ann Arbor, MI, is married to Rabbi Josh Whinston and is the proud mother of Mollie, 6, Eva, 4, and Ori, 1½. 

Gathering professional Jewish women in their 20s and 30s who are interested in personal and professional development, leadership opportunities, and connecting to a community of women.

Earlier Event: August 19
Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Later Event: August 25
JWI Goes to the Movies!