The SLBC International Conference, or Songleader Boot Camp, was launched in 2009 by Rick Recht (nationally touring artist and educator), Elisa Heiligman Recht (educator), and Rabbi Brad Horwitz (Director of Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs at the Ruth & Harold Sher Center of Jewish Life) to create immersive, inspirational, and strategic Jewish leadership programs for Jewish worship leaders, educators, and songleaders. More than 4,000 Jewish leaders of all ages from all over the world have experienced SLBC conferences and leadership-training programs.

SLBC experience provide powerful Jewish leadership-training opportunities led by renowned North American Jewish leaders, educators and music artists. SLBC teaches participants about the many vehicles they have to create powerful, interactive connections, expand leadership abilities, and learn specific skills and techniques to inspire change in their communities.  SLBC leadership programs include the SLBC International Conference and regional SLBC Day of Leadership programs, as well as individual coaching and seminars for synagogues, synagogue boards, and Jewish conferences.

In addition to SLBC conferences, SLBC on-site leadership training seminars have been featured at the USCJ Cantors Assembly, PJ Library National Conference, USCJ Jewish Educators Assembly, communities and synagogues across North America.

 SLBC is a national signature initiative of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.