“Audacious hospitality isn’t just a temporary act of kindness so people don’t feel excluded. It’s an ongoing invitation to be part of community – and a way to spiritually transform ourselves in the process.”
– Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism
It’s not always easy to offer the sort of “
audacious hospitality” Rabbi Jacobs encourages, but many Reform congregations are rising to the challenge. These exceptional congregations excel at welcoming seekers and engaging prospective and current members – and the URJ is looking for the ones that do it best. Once again this year, we’ll honor eight congregations with
Belin Outreach and Membership Awards for creative, original, and outstanding initiatives that promote audacious hospitality.
From now through May 21, your congregation can submit an application for a 2015 Belin Outreach and Membership Award. Winning congregations will receive a $1,000 cash award and will be recognized at the
URJ Biennial in Orlando, FL, in November.
