CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD ENGAGEMENT Early childhood and education have been going steady for quite a long time - now it's time to get engaged! While education is very important, focusing solely on formal early childhood education may exclude the rich opportunity to engage current and prospective members who will help to grow and sustain your congregation. (Full Text)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTION IN YOUR SEDER Many synagogues host a communal seder during Passover and as leaders who are likely involved in the planning process, you might be interested in updating your seder and incorporating some social action elements into the Passover celebration. Read on for some suggestions from the RAC. (Full Text)
JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: A TIME TO PRESERVE YOUR CONGREGATION'S HERITAGE Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by talking about congregational heritage preservation. With all the changes taking place in congregations across North America, it is more important than ever to implement an archiving plan to ensure the rich history and traditions of your synagogue endure after all the changes and for years to come. (Full Text)
FEATURED ENTRY OF THE MONTH Find out how one congregation maintains their archive and museum (Full Text)
Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives #2351 Congregation Beth Ahabah (730 households) 1111 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 804.358.6757 ~ 804.358.3451 Contact: Russell M. Finer, russ@bethahabah.org