Kashrut Dietary Policies Guide
 

Iv'du B'simchah: Worship with Joy — The material in this curriculum will guide your congregation through a process of communal study about, reflection on, and experimentation with worship. There are five segments:

• Engaging Worship: Two Study Sessions for Congregational Boards;
• Guidelines for Worship/Ritual Committees;
• Let Us Learn in Order to Do: A Study Program for Worship/Ritual Committees;
• Bringing About Change: Case Studies in a Team Approach; and
• Entering the Dialogue: A Procedure for Self-Study of Congregational Worship.

Bo'u L'fanav Bir'nanah: Come Into God's Presence with Singing - Worship Music Guidelines for Small Congregations — This booklet is especially helpful for congregations that do not have trained Jewish music professionals to plan their worship music.

“Synagogue Choirs As Instruments of Prayer: Their Importance, Organization and Techniques” by master composer Ben Steinberg — Among the issues covered in this article are reasons and procedures for starting a choir, rehearsal logistics, repertoire, and funding.
 

Iv'du B'simchah: Worship with Joy — The material in this curriculum will guide your congregation through a process of communal study about, reflection on, and experimentation with worship. There are five segments:

• Engaging Worship: Two Study Sessions for Congregational Boards;
• Guidelines for Worship/Ritual Committees;
• Let Us Learn in Order to Do: A Study Program for Worship/Ritual Committees;
• Bringing About Change: Case Studies in a Team Approach; and
• Entering the Dialogue: A Procedure for Self-Study of Congregational Worship.

Bo'u L'fanav Bir'nanah: Come Into God's Presence with Singing - Worship Music Guidelines for Small Congregations — This booklet is especially helpful for congregations that do not have trained Jewish music professionals to plan their worship music.

Hineih Mah-Tov—How Good It Is...? When Communities Come Together on Shabbat Morning — In this collection of narratives, nine Reform congregations recount how they have created spiritually meaningful Shabbat morning experiences.

Panim el Panim: Face to Face—A Guide for Congregational Conversations about Worship — This booklet provides the rationale for and practical information for conducting congregational focus groups centered on worship-related matters.

iWorship Listserv — This is an e-mail-based subscription group that provides a forum for sharing information and ideas about Reform Jewish worship. To subscribe, click here and choose iWorship.

iWorship Wisdom — This is a Web-based compilation of postings from the iWorship list serv that is arranged by topic. To access, click here.

Worship with Joy: Visions of Prayer — This sixteen-minute film with accompanying study guide provides a powerful visual experience of innovative worship in three of our Movement's congregations. The link on this page will give you access to the downloadable (PDF) discussion guide. The film is available from the Department of Worship, Music and Religious Living as a DVD included in the book Iv'du B'simchah/Worship with Joy or as a video.

Bo'u L'fanav Bir'nanah: Come Into God's Presence with Singing - Worship Music Guidelines for Small Congregations — This booklet is especially helpful for congregations that do not have trained Jewish music professionals to plan their worship music.

The Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1 and The Art of Cantillation, Vol. 2 (Haftarot and M'gillot) — This two-volume book comes with accompanying CD and is for those who wish to learn to chant Torah, haftarot, and the m'gillot.

Divrei Shir: Words of Song - A Curriculum for the Study of Synagogue Music — This nine-module series explores the beauty and diversity of synagogue music.

“Synagogue Choirs As Instruments of Prayer: Their Importance, Organization and Techniques” by master composer Ben Steinberg — Among the issues covered in this article are reasons and procedures for starting a choir, rehearsal logistics, repertoire, and funding.

Kolot Yaldeinu: Voices of Our Children - Resources and Repertoire for Children's Choirs — This packet contains a music CD and sampler, along with a catalog of repertoire for children's choirs. To order, contact the Department.
 

Hava Nashira — This is a yearly song leader's institute designed to develop skills, build repertoire and enhance song-leading techniques.

North American Jewish Choral Festival — This is a yearly summer program of study and performance opportunities for choral singers.

Regional Workshops for Synagogue Musicians — Each year in locations across the country, the department offers several seminars for synagogue vocalists, accompanists, choir directors, etc., to help them learn more about leading Shabbat worship.

Torah and Haftarah Cantillation Workshops — These courses are often part of the curricula of programs offered periodically throughout the year at various locations nationwide. Our page of Synagogue Musicians' Study Opportunities includes offerings available for the current year.
 

The Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1 and The Art of Cantillation, Vol. 2 (Haftarot and M'gillot) — This two-volume set comes with accompanying CD and is for those who wish to learn to chant Torah, haftarot, and the m'gillot.
 

The Complete Jewish Songbook for Children: Manginot — Volume I and Volume II

Kolot Yaldeinu: Voices of Our Children - Resources and Repertoire for Children's Choirs — This packet contains a music CD and sampler, along with a catalog of repertoire for children's choirs. To order, contact the Department.
 

The Department of Worship, Music and Religious Living maintains a Resource File of sample ceremonies for Shabbat and other holidays; for healing and special services; for life cycle occasions and events; and for synagogue life. All items are available in hard copy, and some are available by PDF or fax.
 

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