As we prepare to enter into the holy days of Passover, let’s first take a moment to reflect on the work we’ve all done throughout the past few weeks. You have been willing to lead, and in doing so, you have helped make very narrow places, the literal translation of the word mitzrayim, a little less narrow.
As we struggle to consider all our options in this ever-changing environment, we strive to make decisions using a values-based matrix that will help us to act in a consistent manner that is in line with Jewish tradition and modern sensibility.
In recent weeks, the URJ has created and highlighted a myriad of resources to help congregational leaders gather in community online – from streaming services to technical training to discounts on relevant technology. For your convenience, we’ve gathered all of these resources in one place, broken down by topic.
We’re keeping this ongoing list of Reform Movement resources that may be particularly useful to you in your work as an executive director or temple administrator.
These resources, tools, ideas, and networks are designed to activate and guide Jewish educational leaders, professionals, and parents as we all strive to do our best work in this most difficult of times.
We want to offer you some Reform Movement resources that may be particularly helpful to you, as clergy, as you support your community at this time.
To help you navigate these universal questions in this unique moment, this three-stage framework covers safety, logistics, and community-building, and remember: The stages are not linear and you will move back and forth across them.
Help your members stay engaged with their Judaism from home by sharing helpful, relevant, and interesting Jewish content on your social media channels, congregational website, email communications, and more. Here's a list to get you started.