Archive: June 2020

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 »

Leaning in to our Commitment: How to Communicate With Your Community in Times of Crisis

Posted on June 11, 2020

Click here to access the webinar recording Presentation deck David Polonsky, Adas Israel, Washington DC Presentation deck Elissa Pollack, Beth Israel, Madison WI

Renewal Letter (Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, IL)

Posted on June 11, 2020

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Renewal Letter (Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA)

Posted on June 11, 2020

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Renewal Letter (Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, Aventura, FL)

Posted on June 11, 2020

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UJA Federation Re-Opening Scenario Planning Guide

Posted on June 11, 2020

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UJA Federation Scenario Planning Worksheet

Posted on June 11, 2020

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Design Thinking Techniques for Synagogues

Posted on June 10, 2020

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