URJ Engagement and Belonging Projects
URJ is offering several ways for your community to learn about and intentionally practice engagement and belonging efforts.
Strengthening Congregations
RJ Web Builder 3.0: A Guide for New Users
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.
The URJ Pulse+ Survey Can Elevate Your Story
The URJ Pulse Survey and the newly expanded URJ Pulse+ Survey showed that participating congregations were experiencing similar trends. Having the ability to compare your data with that of other URJ congregations will paint a picture that will help you assess where you are and share a more detailed story with your congregants and donors.
Congregational Life (mockup)
The Union for Reform Judaism helps congregations and communities adapt and stay agile, enabling them to meet members' needs. We help leaders face today’s challenges and encourage innovation while responding to changing needs.
Reviving Synagogue Communities Using Smart Tech
Email and other technologies are a huge factor in why employees feel like they're always on the clock. This "always-on" culture accelerated while synagogues began facing declining membership before the pandemic and has only intensified since. Even if clergy or staff are cut, the work demands don't decrease. As a result, remaining clergy or staff or volunteers are even more overwhelmed and are burning out at alarming rates.