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February 2003 Sh'vat 5763
 
 
Terrorism Insurance Act
New Legislation that Can Benefit Congregations
In the wake of 9/11, many synagogues have experienced difficulty obtaining property and casualty insurance that covers losses caused by terrorist actions. On November 26, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) of 2002...Full text

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Featured Entry of the Month…BOARD REPRESENTATION
At a time when the purpose of most calls to congregational members is a request for money, we felt that it was important to reach out to our members to increase their feeling of belonging to the temple community. Each member of the Board of Trustees...Full text

Long–Range Planning: A Crucial Board Responsibility
A basic Board responsibility is to plan for the temple’s future: The synagogue must be prepared to cope with change, attract unaffiliated Jews, grow, and remain a positive central force within the Jewish community. To accomplish this end, it is appropriate for the Board to engage in a process whereby the vision, mission, and goals of the congregation are clarified...Full text

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