RSS Strengthening Synagogues - Transformation

Action: The Biennial as Change Agent

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Julie Schwartz. How Reform synagogues turned their Biennial experience into lasting change: re-energizing congregants, increasing membership, engaging youth, involving young families, reviving a caring community, and more. Summer 2013.

Reinventing the Synagogue

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

interview with Allison Fine. A temple president and co-author of The Networked Nonprofit discusses why synagogues need a new networked model, one of community rooted in conversation, to nourish the feeling of matter-ness. Summer 2013.

Reforming Judaism: Voices from the People, Part II

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RJ magazine readers throughout North America discuss breaking down denominational barriers, re-envisioning our Movements name, standing for something timeless, and shaping the Reform future. Fall 2012 web exclusive.

Catalyst for Change

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

interview with Rabbi Rick Jacobs. The Union for Reform Judaisms new president reflects on his formative experiences, the lessons he has learned about personal and synagogue transformation, his vision for the future of the URJ and the Reform Movement, and his determination to surmount the monumental challenges on the road ahead. Summer 2012.

Reforming Judaism: Voices from the People, Part 1

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What Reform Judaism readers say about how to boost synagogue membership, ensure our economic vitality, and secure the Reform Jewish future in North America. Grassroots responses to the crucial congregational issues of our times. Covers such issues as accessibility and inclusion, being a caring community, finances, temple management, membership, transformation, and welcoming. Winter 2011.

Forsaking the Status Quo in Scarsdale

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Jacobs. How we transformed Westchester Reform Temple. Summer 2000.

Reinventing the Synagogue

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Rahel Musleah. Synagogues across the country are transforming themselves in order to become more welcoming and spiritually meaningful. Summer 2000.

The Vorspan Chronicles: The Cinderella Congregation

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Al Vorspan. The transformation of Hevreh in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Summer 2000.

Why Congregations Need To Change

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Hoffman. Synagogues that have transformed themselves from communities of consumers to communities of seekers. Summer 2000.