Union for Reform Judaism / Northeast Lakes Council
Northeast Lakes Council 

NELC Map The Union for Reform Judaism - the congregational arm of the Reform Movement in North America - helps to create and sustain vibrant Reform Jewish congregations wherever Reform Jews live. The Northeast Lakes Council serves Reform congregations in Eastern Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Western New York and Western Pennsylvania.

The synagogue is at the very center of Jewish life, transforming individual members into caring committed Jews, inspiring them to live Jewish lives. The synagogue is the door through which our members encounter a larger entity, K'lal Yisrael, the people of Israel.

The Union provides leadership, vision and support to Reform congregations on spiritual, ethical, educational and political issues. The Union also provides opportunities for individual growth and identity which congregations and individuals cannot provide by themselves: Camps and Israel programs, study Kallot, and national and regional Biennials.   

CONTACT US
Northeast Lakes Council/Detroit Federation
Union for Reform Judaism
23240 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 101
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone:  216.831.6722
Fax:  216.831.2737
nelc@urj.org

 

2009-2010 Tuesdays With . . . Conference Call Series  

Plan to lunch with the North American leadership of the Union for Reform Judaism.

Northeast Lakes Council/Detroit Federation leaders will hear from and dialogue with…

2009

January 6 Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President

February 17 Peter Weidhorn, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

April 21 Rabbi Jan Katzew, Director, Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning

May 26 Rabbi Victor Appell, Director, Small Congregations, Synagogue Management

October 6 Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

2010

January 26 Rabbi Richard Address, Director, Department of Jewish Family Concerns

April 13 Rabbi Stacy Offner, Vice President

May 4 Paul Reichenbach, Director, Camping and Israel Programs

August17 Dale Glasser, Director,Department of Synagogue Management

The “Tuesdays with…” series is designed to give leaders of Northeast Lakes Council/Detroit Federation congregations an opportunity to hear from – and dialogue with – Reform Movement leaders. Calls begin at noon and last no more than an hour. Most of each call is dedicated to participant comments and questions. NELC Regional Director Rabbi Steven L. Mills hosts the calls which are being offered by the Council as a way of bringing the resources of the Union directly to you. Calls are open to all members of Union congregations, so please pass this information along to others in your congregation who you think would be interested in connecting with leaders of the Movement and leaders of other congregations around the region. For more information, or to RSVP write nelc@urj.orgor call 216.831.6722.

 

2008 Regional  Biennial Re-Union Highlights Coming Soon




  • Biennial Initiatives
  • Grand Rapids Press
    Article
  • Photos 

          

 

SAVE THE DATE!
Tri-Regional Small Congregations Conclave
April 17-19, 2009
in Munster, IN
Watch for details