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Worship
High Holy Days
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 and Yom Kippur. Learn more and download resources. More
Worship & Ritual Committee Resources
Music

Synagogue Choirs as Instruments of Prayer
Reasons and procedures for starting a choir, rehearsal logistics, repertoire and funding, by master composer Ben Steinberg.

Worship Music Guidelines for Small Congregations
Helpful for congregations that do not have trained Jewish music professionals to plan their worship music.

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.
Sacred Conversations

We want to hear your stories. Help create a community of Reform Jews, listening, caring, finding meaning in each other's words to bring a powerful sense of God's presence into our lives and communities. Learn about the Sacred Conversations project, read inspiring stories and submit your own.

The New Reform Siddur
www.urj.org/mishkanGet support for transitioning to the Reform Movement's new siddur, Mishkan T'Filah. FAQs, articles, implementation ideas from clergy, practical suggestions, study materials and much more.
Liturgy

Worship with Joy 
Support and guide your congregation through communal study about, reflection on and experimentation with worship.

Prayers, Readings and Blessings
Inspiring words of comfort for congregants in times of crisis, readings and everyday blessings.

This Week's Parsha
  • B'shalach, 5772
    God as Healer by Lucy H. F. Dinner
    Sing unto God by Brigitte Rosenberg
More Torah Study

10 Minutes of Torah
Get a daily e-mail on a topic of Jewish interest.

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.

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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 T’filah, 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:

alane Cantor Alane Simons Katzew
Music Specialist

Time Zone: EST
Phone: 212.650.4193
akatzew@urj.org
Rabbi Rex Perlmeter
Worship Specialist

Time Zone: EST
Phone: 212.650.4266
rperlmeter@urj.org

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