Add a Teen to Your Board?

Should your temple elect a representative of the Temple Youth Group (TYG) to the Board of Trustees? Teenagers can offer a totally different perspective and focus on synagogue programs and policies...Full text

Congregational Security: A Checklist

During these challenging times, Board members have no more poignant duty than to help congregants feel safe and secure while they are participating in worship, programs, activities, and events at the temple. None Shall Make Them Afraid: Thinking about Congregational Security—A Congregational Checklist is a useful tool...Full text

As Board members, you have a fiduciary duty to insure the long-term fiscal health of your synagogue. Rather than fund-raising on an as-needed basis, wouldn’t it be refreshing if there were funds in your budget for every program, activity, or event...Full text

Our Emergency Procedures Manual has a specific task for each staff person in the event of an earthquake or other emergency. The plan is organized according to phases...Full text

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