Joel Emerman

Joel Emerman (he/him) is the senior website manager for the Union for Reform Judaism. Based in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, he is originally from New Orleans and has a degree from the University of Kansas. Joel grew up in the Reform Movement, as a member of Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, LA, a camper and counselor at Henry S. Jacobs Camp, an active member of GoPTY and NFTY Southern and attended a NFTY In Israel trip.

Congregational Benefits & Services

RJ Web Builder 3.0: A Guide for New Users

Joel Emerman

August 25, 2023

New webmasters Lisa Goldstein, RJE, Co-President Karen Freedman, and Treasurer Michelle Foels share what their motivations for choosing RJ Web Builder 3.0 were, what their experiences were like, and what features they most enjoy.

Congregational Benefits & Services

RJ Web Builder: A Valuable Benefit of Being a URJ Congregation

Joel Emerman

November 29, 2021

The Union for Reform Judaism makes it easy for all member congregations to have a website. RJ Web Builder 3.0, a WordPress-based platform, lets you and your congregation develop and maintain a free professional website. Here's what some of our webmasters had to say about their experiences.

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Congregational Benefits & Services

Want to Build a Better Website? RJ Web Builder 3.0 is the Way to Go

Joel Emerman

August 24, 2017

For more than 20 years, the Union for Reform Judaism has offered website support to member congregations. We're upgrading, so learn more about RJ Web Builder 3.0 here.