As fall approaches, Jews throughout the world prepare for a unique
ten-day period of prayer, self-examination, fasting and repentance. It
is time for the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe, the High Holy Days: Rosh HaShanah andYom Kippur. Learn more and download resources.
A practical outline for the creation of your own congregational manual, to be used as a template to help b'nei mitzvah families manage the practical aspects of this significant moment in their lives.
Comprehensive guides for communal study about, reflection on and experimentation with Shabbat observance. Download the materials, join the discussion group, and get support.
Guides to support and guide your congregation through communal study about, reflection on and experimentation with worship.
Music
Synagogue Choirs as Instruments of Prayer Reasons and procedures for starting a choir, rehearsal logistics, repertoire and funding, by master composer Ben Steinberg.
Divrei Shir: Words of Song The first in a series of nine curriculum modules that explores the beauty and diversity of synagogue music, and an excellent resource for adult education and ritual/music/leadership committee study groups.
Shabbat Across America March 2, 2012 Join hundreds of other congregations making a collective commitment to reaching out to welcome the not-yet-affilliated by celebrating Shabbat Across America.
Hava Nashira - Song Leading and Music Workshop May 30-June 3, 2012, Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, Oconomowoc, WI
The
Reform Movement's primary training ground for songleaders to
learn the latest repertoire and innovative techniques.
Eilu v'eilu A special edition of 10 Minutes of Torah that presents a dialogue between two scholars on a chosen topic.
Family Shabbat Table Talk Archives of the weekly guides for leading family discussions on the parashiyot.
Discussion & Networking Groups
iWorship - Join this email discussion list for Worship/Ritual Committee members, clergy, lay worship leaders and everyone interested in Reform Jewish worship.
iWorship Wisdom - A selection of iWorship postings made easy to use and organized by subject. A resource for your Worship/Ritual Committee and your congregation.
Worship Reform Networking Group - With the publication of a new prayer book for the Reform Movement, Mishkan Tfilah, many congregations are seeking to reform and transform the worship experiences of their community. Join this group to explore resources, tools and connect with others who are engaged in this process.
Connect with a Specialist
Member congregations are encouraged to contact a specialist from the
Union's Congregational Consulting Group for additional resources and
support: