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.

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RJ Web Builder 3.0: A Guide for New Users

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

Joel Emerman
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.