Benefits and Services
Congregational Benefits & Services

July 1 is a Big Day in the Reform Congregational World

Larry Glickman, FTA
The first of July is the day you can engage both new and experienced leaders on your board, help ensure they do their jobs well, and play a meaningful role in leading the congregation. With your support and guidance, your trustees can lead with wisdom informed by our shared tradition, the history of the community, and the best expertise the Reform Movement has to offer.
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Benefits and Services

URJ Releases Second Annual Pulse Survey of URJ Congregations

Gila Hadani
In the wake of various pandemic restrictions, membership and dues have stabilized and children are starting to return to education programs. Our medium, large, and very large congregations are recovering more quickly from the pandemic than our smallest congregations. These are the top line results of the recently released URJ's Second Annual Pulse survey.
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Worship

Bring Your Words to Life: Making Online Worship Accessible

Sheri Denkensohn-Trott
I write about International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2021) as a quadriplegic wheelchair user and as a Jewish woman accustomed to advocating for physical inclusion in places of worship. I am all too familiar with common barriers to access and have offered potential solutions.
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Classes and Learning

Welcoming Newcomers is as Important as Ever

Rabbi Miriam Wajnberg
Throughout the past year, congregations have continued to add Judaism classes to their calendars, knowing that more than ever, people in our communities are seeking connection, and deeper spiritual meaning in these uncertain times.