These were just some of the items participants brought with them to the kickoff of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ new Ambassadors Young Leadership Program. That moment set the tone for the Ambassadors Program, which we officially launched last week with a three-day convening in New York City. As the American Jewish community navigates a new post–Oct. By investing in these emerging leaders now, the Conference of Presidents is building a table that will shape Jewish communal leadership for years to come. Stephanie Hausner is the chief operating officer of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.