This "Bright Spot" shares a point of progress, as part of Leading Edge's Gender Equity in Leadership Project.

Following an article in eJewish Philanthropy called “The Week That All Jewish Women Turned Invisible” and a follow-up called “Ally Is a Verb,” a group of women and allies created Live the Pledge, a website turning the idea of male allyship into a set of concrete actions that men can do and amplify:

• Commit to listening and give space to women.
• Cite women’s voices equally.
• Notice when women are interrupted and redirect.
• Give credit where credit is due.
• Decline invitations to serve on all-male panels (manels).
• Bring more women to the table.
• Diversify your media consumption.
• Recommend women for jobs and board positions.
• Ensure gender balance on hiring committees.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable work environment for all.
• Don’t tolerate sexual harassment in the Jewish community.
• End the wage gap.
• Stand up for all women.

More details on each of these actions can be found at https://www.livethepledge.com/.