High Holidays

Abbreviating Prayer Services for the High Holy Days of 5781/2020

Posted on June 12, 2020

Prepared by Rabbis Steven Kane, Robert Scheinberg, and Deborah Silver and Hazzan Scott Sokol Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS. GENERAL INTRODUCTION: An in-person High Holy Day experience for the year 5781/2020 is likely to need to be as short as possible. Current medical understanding tells us that — even Continue Reading »

Renewal Letter (Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, IL)

Posted on June 11, 2020

Click here An accompanying Membership Renewal Plan and Timeline can be found here

Renewal Letter (Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA)

Posted on June 11, 2020

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Design Thinking Techniques for Synagogues

Posted on June 10, 2020

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On Live Streaming and Competition

Posted on June 9, 2020

Prepared by Rabbi Ariel Stofenmacher. Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS. The advances in communications technology and the Covid 19 pandemic have encouraged congregations to go online in order to try to better serve their constituencies. The recent responsum approved by the CJLS on Streaming on Shabbat and Yom Tov by Continue Reading »

Rosh Hashanah Seder and Simanim (Temple Har Zion)

Posted on June 6, 2020

Temple Har Zion Rosh Hashanah Seder and Simanim

Yizkor for the High Holidays 5781/2020

Posted on June 4, 2020

Prepared by Rabbi Pamela Barmash Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS. Yizkor, the term often used to refer to Hazkarat Nefashot (the collective Memorial Service), has a deep resonance for those remembering loved ones. Read more: https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/yizkor-high-holidays-57812020

Making Your High Holiday Appeal Virtually Appealing

Posted on June 3, 2020

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