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Congregational RelationsCongregation Consulting and ResourcesWelcome to the Department of Congregational Consulting and Resources. Our mission is to provide programs, consultation and resources rooted in a Reconstructionist, Jewish values-based approach for member communities of JRF, and to help our member communities share resources and build relationships with each other. The Congregational relations team, under the leadership of Rabbi Nancy Epstein, is also pleased to offer:
For a full listing of available resources, please visit A Step-by-Step Guide to CBCOYour congregation is interested in community organizing ... now what?In congregation-based community organizing (CBCO), existing institutions, mostly religious congregations, are recruited to join a citywide or regional organization. CBCO affiliates organize existing groups, as opposed to individuals, since existing groups already have leaders, interpersonal relationships, resources, a shared culture that facilitates group action, and community connections and commitments. The local affiliate and the national networks train leaders in creating winnable campaigns on local issues that affect the day-to-day lives of their members. In focusing on the "winnable," CBCO blends idealistic values with pragmatic self-interest. While CBCO avoids direct participation in electoral politics, organizations position themselves to become power players by thoroughly researching issues, building alliances, developing strong relationships with leaders in the public and private sectors, and staging large, dramatic public meetings to demonstrate grassroots support to targeted decision-makers. Step #1 - Investigate what's happening locally JRF North American Leadership Workshop on Congregational Growth, March 2, 2008 - Register Now!“Congregational Growth: The Dynamics of Membership, Outreach and Financial Resources” Come learn how to use a congregational systems approach to understand the dynamics of congregational growth. Gain important skills and ideas about how to effectively reach out to attract new members, reach in to strengthen already-existing members and volunteers, and how to creatively grow the congregation's financial resources. All JRF affiliates are invited to send representatives to this special one-day workshop! We strongly encourage you to come in teams of three or more to maximize the benefits. Presenters: Barry Nove, JRF Director of Development and Rabbi Shawn Zevit, JRF Director of Outreach & External Affairs/Tikkun Olam. Tuition: $72 per person includes breakfast, lunch and materials. REGISTER ONLINE NOW and download the event flyer and registration form at www.jrf.org/north_american_leadership_workshop_skokie.[/b] This workshop is part of JRF's North American Leadership Series. For information contact Shoshi Braman at jbraman@jrf.org or 215-885-5601, ext. 10.
PEARL: Providing Education and Resources for LeadershipAs part of its North American Leadership Series, JRF is proud to present PEARL: Providing Education and Resources for Leadership. Throughout the coming months, we will offer a series of conference calls on a wide variety of topics important to congregational leaders. Topics range from dues structures and running a successful fundraising event to growth and volunteer development to the rabbi-congregation relationship and using Reconstructionism in synagogue processes, and more. These real-time distance learning sessions will be facilitated by a senior member of the JRF staff and will include best practices from selected congregations. We are pleased to provide this service free-of-charge to all JRF affiliates. It is our belief that by providing congregational leaders with the resources and experiences needed for growth, each of our communities – and the Reconstructionist movement as a whole – will benefit. Click here for registration and a full list of offerings. For more information, please contact Isaac Saposnik at isaposnik@jrf.org
North American Leadership Workshop on Congregational Growth – Register Now!“Congregational Growth: The Dynamics of Membership, Outreach and Financial Resources” Come learn how to use a congregational systems approach to understand the dynamics of congregational growth. Gain important skills and ideas about how to effectively reach out to attract new members, reach in to strengthen already-existing members and volunteers, and how to creatively grow the congregation's financial resources. All JRF affiliates are invited to send representatives to this special one-day workshop! We strongly encourage you to come in teams of three or more to maximize the benefits. Presenters: Barry Nove, JRF Director of Development and Rabbi Shawn Zevit, JRF Director of Outreach & External Affairs/Tikkun Olam. Tuition: $72 per person includes breakfast, lunch and materials. Download the attached flyer and registration form. This workshop is part of JRF's North American Leadership Series. For information contact Shoshi Braman at jbraman@jrf.org or 215-885-5601, ext. 10.
Reconstructionist Placement OfficeWhen seeking to hire a rabbi, our Director of Placement Services will guide you through the process. The Director of Placement Services will assist you in creating your listing, reviewing the applicants' résumés, and going through the interview process. If necessary, they can also assist with contract negotiations. The Reconstructionist Placement Office is a joint project of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation (JRF) and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA). This website is intended to help rabbis and congregations receive placement-related materials whenever they are needed. There are specific processes and rules that pertain to JRF congregations, as well as non-JRF communities. For detailed information see http://www.reconplacement.org/ The Director of Placement Services, Rabbi Joel Alpert, can be reached at (215) 576-5210, ex.2. To hire a student rabbi, you will work with the Dean of Students, Rabbi Gail Glicksman at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) (215) 576-0800 ex. 125. Weekend Retreat with Rabbi Marcia Prager & Cantor Jack KesslerNov 2 2007 - 4:00pm
Rabbi Prager is a vibrant Reconstructionist/ Jewish Renewal teacher, storyteller, artist, and therapist. She is the author of the book, The Path of Blessing, an exploration of the profound spiritual wisdom that lies in the Jewish practice of blessing. She is also the creator of The Weekday Amidah in Guided Imagery, a deck of 20 exquisitely hand illustrated cards which use guided meditations through the transformative blessings of this ancient prayer practice. Hazzan Kessler is a traditionally trained cantor and director of two Jewish music ensembles. He has been described as a one-man force of nature in Jewish music. His most recent CD is Blue Suede Jews, featuring The Klingon Klezmers. A lyric baritone, he has performed opera, oratorio, and premiered new works, in addition to his ongoing career as a singer of Hazzanut, the sacred cantorial art. He is the dean of the Cantorial department of the professional framing program of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. For more information and to register, please contact Celeste at shabbaton@shamayim.org Mayyim Rabim Celebrates Liturgist Ruth Brin
Among those who spoke about Ruth and her work were Leah Kamionkowski representing the Reconstructionist Midwest Region, and Mordecai Specktor of the American Jewish World. Robin King Cooper acknowledged Ruth’s enthusiastic support of Mayim Rabim, and read greetings from Rabbi Renee Bauer.
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