NEW YEAR, NEW BOARD
Are you making any resolutions as you prepare to enter 5769? Is your board? The start of the Jewish New Year – and with it, the start of a new programming year for the board or even an entirely new board – offers the perfect opportunity for you to resolve, revisit and rethink how your board operates and exactly what it means to be a congregational board member. (Full Text)

BOARD ROLES DURING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
The High Holy Days are almost here. In previous issues, we have offered suggestions for how you and your board can prepare for this frenetic yet awe-inspiring time of the Jewish year. It is important to remember, however, that although the holidays are approaching and services have already been planned, your role is not complete. In the days still leading to the holidays and throughout there is still important work to be done. (Full Text)

REGIONAL BIENNIALS
Here’s something you probably know: Every two years the Union for Reform Judaism hosts a North American Biennial. Here’s something you may not know: Every two years each region within the Union holds its own Regional Biennial. Biennials are a great place in which to engage in a range of workshops and learn about what is being done with regard to programming, fund-raising, Outreach and more in other congregations and at the Union. Read on to learn when and where your region's biennial is taking place. (Full Text)

FEATURED ENTRY OF THE MONTH
Learn how one congregation communicates with its members.

Telephone Greetings Campaign (#2426)
Temple Beth Torah (850 Households )
35 Bagatelle Road Melville, NY 11747
631.643.1200 631.643.3011
Rabbi Susan Heneson Moskowitz, ravsusie@msn.com
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