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May 2002 Iyar/Sivan 5762
 
POLICY QUESTION:
Should the Temple Hire Congregants As Teachers?
For many temples, particularly those in more isolated areas, hiring congregants to be members of the religious school faculty is an absolute necessity. For temples in more populated areas, this path is a choice. For most synagogues, given the teacher shortage, it should always be a consideration....Full text

ENHANCE YOUR SUMMER WITH TRAVEL & STUDY
Use the summer break from Board meetings as an opportunity to grow Jewishly. Each year at this time, we bring to your attention an assortment of study opportunities that will enable you to bring a different perspective to your position as a Board member. Consider the following possibilities:...Full text
 WELCOME YOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Now is the time to prepare an appropriate welcome for your new Board members, some of whom begin their term in the fall. Plan an orientation session prior to your first Board meeting. Include the president and other key Board members in the gathering, which can be a simple get-together, a structured meeting, or a full- fledged retreat...Full text
CLICK ON Communicate!
Featured Entry of the Month…Teacher Training
CMI has designed a program to identify, recruit, and train members who were previously capable teachers/educators in order to increase the pool of qualified religious school teachers...Full text

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