2008

Tikkun Olam: Living Our Values Inside and Outside: Processes and Programs in our Congregations & Larger World

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:50:50 -0500

Start: May 22 2008 - 10:00am

End: May 22 2008 - 11:30am

This call will explore best practices for creating committees and buy-in for effective social justice work in our congregations, including integrated youth and adult education and tikkun programming, as well as service-learning, decision-making and advocacy outside our communities.

Tikkun Olam: Congregational Based Community Organizing and Congregational Advocacy

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:47:44 -0500

Start: May 13 2008 - 10:00am

End: May 13 2008 - 11:30am

For the last two years JRF has partnered with the Jewish Funds for Justice and some of JRF's own leading rabbis and lay leaders in the field of congregation-based community organizing to help promote and develop spiritually activist communities. Two conference calls were held last February in conjunction with a national CBCO training conference sponsored by JFSJ in Santa Clara, CA. This call is for anyone who is interested or has embarked on this powerful method of social justice organizing in faith community.

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You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2629

Sustainable Synagogues, Part 2: JRF Congregations Best Practices of 2008

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:43:15 -0500

Start: May 5 2008 - 10:00am

End: May 5 2008 - 11:30am

As part of JRF's ongoing Sustainable Synagogue Initiative, this call is a follow up to the very successful synagogue greening call of last June, which had over 60 participants from 40 JRF congregations. This call will feature some of JRF's leading communities and their work in creating financially, socially, environmentally and spiritually sustainable Jewish communities.

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You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2631

Rabbinic: System Evaluation in the Rabbi-Congregation Relationship

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:37:04 -0500

Start: Apr 28 2008 - 10:00am

End: Apr 28 2008 - 11:30am

The congregation is not a business; it’s a system. Understanding how the system works is central to the process of evaluation, whether it be of program or of the rabbi-congregation relationship. Using systems theory as a basis for discussion, examples of successful goal setting, liaison structures, and evaluation processes will be highlighted.

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You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2628

Rabbinic Placement: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hiring a Rabbi

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:30:49 -0500

Start: Apr 23 2008 - 10:00am

End: Apr 23 2008 - 11:30am

A conversation about the Reconstructionist placement process. From filing for placement to interviewing to entering into negotiations, this session will walk step-by-step through the Reconstructionist Placement Guidelines, providing answers to your most practical questions.

Download the Reconstructionist Placement Guidelines from the placement website.
You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2627

Dynamics of Growth: Your Congregational Community

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:25:29 -0500

Start: Apr 18 2008 - 10:00am

End: Apr 18 2008 - 11:30am

Growth isn’t only about numbers; if your congregation is to grow, it must focus also on dynamic changes. Members of congregations of various sizes will share their stories of successful growth and will provide workshop participants with opportunities for practical application to their home communities.

Also see http://www.jrf.org/transforming-congregations

Leadership: Responding to the Volunteer Dilemma

Victoria Cangelosi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:17:30 -0500

Start: Apr 15 2008 - 10:00am

End: Apr 15 2008 - 11:30am

“The board members haven’t changed in years and they are getting tired – what do I do?” Exciting and engaging congregants to take on new leadership roles is crucial to the health and growth of the congregation. This workshop will focus on models for engagement of members, succession, and transition of leadership.

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You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2630

Finances: How Do We Run a Successful Congregational Fundraising Event?

Victoria Cangelosi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:45:59 -0500

Start: Apr 10 2008 - 10:00am

End: Apr 10 2008 - 11:30am

Planning a fundraising event can be nerve-wracking: What will be successful? How much will members contribute? Who will organize the details? Will members resist being asked for additional funds? What is a reasonable scope for our event? Alleviate your nerves – and those of your congregation – by exploring answers to these questions, and more.

Read "PEARLs of Wisdom" - best practices for congregational fundraising events - and add your thoughts.
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To listen to the audio recording of this call click here: http://jrf.org/PEARL/audio/fundraising-small

Finances: Dues Models That Work

Victoria Cangelosi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:40:44 -0500

Start: Apr 3 2008 - 10:00am

The way a congregation develops and markets its dues structure speaks volumes about its values, membership, and goals. Whether it be flat rate, fair share, hybrid, or another model, learn how congregations can be successful in creating a dues structure that is in line with the best of its Reconstructionist values.

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You can listen to the audio recording by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2626

Media: Web and Newsletters for Successful Community Building and Engagement

Victoria Cangelosi — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:35:15 -0500

Start: Mar 31 2008 - 10:00am

End: Mar 31 2008 - 11:30am

In the fast paced and ever-changing world of technology and marketing, congregations must be innovative in order to effectively reach out to their congregants. Using best practices and new models for engagement, this workshop will highlight exciting models for sharing the ongoing life of your congregation, enhancing your website and newsletter, and using both to mobilize members to be active in the community.

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You can listen to the audio recording of this call by clicking here: http://jrf.org/node/2625