Our congregations often gain strength by getting together to compare notes or to exchange ideas or to share resources or to share experiences. Presidents/Executive Leaders Forums, Educators' Conclaves and Choral Festivals are examples of collaborations that this portfolio will foster.

The Congregation Collaboration Committee will provide a coordinated process through which congregational leaders can discuss and share ideas, experiences, and common objectives. Members of the committee will strive to accomplish the following goals: Establish a moderated forum to discuss topical issues of contemporary synagogue life; sensitize and educate congregational leaders to the concept of transforming and growing synagogues into visionary, purpose driven, entities; coordinate joint efforts to attract the unaffiliated and to retain members; develop and implement joint activities including worship, study and social action where a appropriate; assist other committees with specific projects to the extent of overlapping with the work.