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April 2004 Nisan 5764
 

5 YEARS, 50 ISSUES, AND A BRAND-NEW FEATURE
This month marks the fiftieth edition and five years of the continuous publication of Inside Leadership, the monthly briefing for you, the board members and leaders of Union for Reform Judaism congregations, which is brought to you via fax and on the Web. And now, for your convenience, the Web edition of Inside Leadership is fully indexed. ...Full text

HINEINI:
HOW YOU CAN REACH OUT TO SUPPORT ISRAEL AND
PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM
At the 2003 Minnesota Biennial, Rabbi Eric Yoffie asked every congregation to confirm its commitment to Judaism and reach out to develop communities of Progressive Judaism around the world by choosing to support one of three projects: to sponsor future Reform rabbis in Israel, to build Reform synagogues in Israel, or to strengthen Progressive Judaism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.. ...
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FIVE EASY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE AT YOUR ANNUAL MEETING

  1. Hold the meeting on Sunday morning when the religious school is in session.
  2. Use the meeting as an occasion to honor volunteers (National Volunteer Week is April 18–24).
  3. Provide entertainment: Have a cantorial concert or enlist your adult or children’s choir.
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Featured Entry of the Month…
ALLOCATING SOCIAL ACTION FUNDS (#1989)
The Sisterhood budget includes funds for social action in Israel, current social issues in the community, Reform Judaism, etc. We usually wait until we receive funding requests during the fiscal year and we respond to those requests as received. Last year, the Sisterhood board adopted a proactive process to get all of its members engaged in identifying possible recipients, presenting their requests, and participating in the allocation decisions. ...Full text

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