Post-High Holidays Road Map for Synagogues
For more than half a year, most synagogues have been physically closed, but working to keep their communities open and connected virtually in prayer, learning, programs and activities. Some...
[ read more ]7 Suggestions for Synagogues at the “Apple Reveal” of the Jewish Calendar
My 14 year old like much of the world was aware of the Apple iPhone 8 reveal date and hurried home from school to watch it on YouTube. Apple...
[ read more ]Synagogue Self-Assessment: Are you Positioned to Survive or Thrive?
Synagogues no longer can take for granted business as usual. To assess your synagogue’s real situation, start with an honest assessment using the questions below in partnership with your...
[ read more ]Six Synagogues – An Oversimplified Lay of the Land
I spend a lot of time in the synagogue space. A colleague asked me for a overview of what I am seeing the most. Here are 6 oversimplified, overgeneralized...
[ read more ]Synagogues that Get "It"
I met with a young rabbinical student this morning. We had an inspiring conversation, the kind that fills you with promise for the future. She asked me what commonalities...
[ read more ]7 Suggestions for Synagogues at the “Apple Reveal” of the Jewish Calendar
This article originally appeared on www.ejewishphilanthropy.com and can be seen at http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/7-suggestions-for-synagogues-at-the-apple-reveal-of-the-jewish-calendar/ My 11 year old like much of the world was aware of the Apple iPhone 6 reveal...
[ read more ]Too often people are asked to lead a board without a guidebook or a mentor. Holding the Gavel lays out the job, what is expected and how to best contribute.
