LECH L'CHA 4,500 Reform Jews Experience a Journey of Discovery and Change Our Name to Reflect Who We Are The November 5 - 9, 2003, Biennial Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was an emotional, vibrant, and historic event for Reform Jews in North America. As always, its pinnacle was a transcendent Shabbat experience that included a rollicking Oneg Shabbat song session; filled-to-capacity early morning Torah Study Breakfasts; a nostalgic trip down memory lane during an afternoon NFTY Rocks musical celebration that presented live onstage the original artists featured on all the NFTY tapes and CDs; and, of course, the pivotal and awe-inspiring 4,500 voice-strong Shabbat morning service, which was highlighted by Rabbi Yoffie's stirring sermon and the introduction of his 2003 Initiatives....Full text
SAVE THE DATE URJ North American Biennial, Houston, Texas, November 16 - 20, 2005. Clear the calendar for your clergy, start recruiting delegates, and begin arranging financing now!
2003 BIENNIAL INITIATIVES The following Initiatives were outlined on November 8, 2003, in Rabbi Yoffie's Biennial Shabbat sermon. Board members are encouraged to learn about them, discuss them, and create an action plan for their congregations. Read Rabbi Yoffie’s Presidential sermon. ...Full text
Click on Communicate! Featured Entry of the Month… INTERFAITH PROGRAM - LIFE CYCLES: A CATHOLIC/JEWISH PERSPECTIVE (#1850) Building on our successful interfaith relationship with our local congregational church, we decided to attempt to bridge the gap between the Jews and the members of the Catholic church in our area. A committee of twenty people (ten from the temple, ten from the Catholic church) met and realized that they wanted to learn more about each other's religion and beliefs before a discussion about controversial topics was undertaken. . ...Full text
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