The Spirituality Of Welcoming

Synagogues should be effective and relevant centers of Jewish life but too often the focus is on programs not people, on revenue not relationships.

1 Introduction

1

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Studying Synagogues: The Genesis of Synagogue 2000

2

(5)

The Transformation of American Judaism

7

(4)

A New Kind of Aliyah

11

(2)

What Are the Major Challenges Facing Synagogues Today?

13

(4)

Why Don't Most Jews Enjoy Synagogue?

17

(3)

Rethinking Spirituality

20

(4)

The Spirituality of Welcoming: The View from the Summit

24

(3)

2 The Synagogue 2000 Theory of Synagogue Transformation

27

(18)

How to Transform a Synagogue: Strategies for Effecting Change

27

(9)

What Values Should Guide Us as We Seek to Change?

36

(3)

Features of the Synagogue 2000 Process of Synagogue Transformation

39

(4)

Synagogue 2000 Becomes Synagogue 3000

43

(1)

Adopting the Synagogue 2000 Transformation Process: You Can Do It!

44

(1)

3 Welcoming Ambience

45

(38)

What Does Jewish Tradition Teach Us About Hospitality?

45

(5)

Why Is Hospitality So Important for Synagogues?

50

(2)

The Radical Hospitality Experts: Chabad and the Megachurches

52

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Emergent Congregations: Redefining Hospitality

54

(1)

How Synagogues Can Provide Quality Service: Learning from the Corporate World

54

(8)

Giving the Synagogue a More Welcoming Face: The Importance of Greeting

62

(8)

How Can the Synagogue Be a More Welcoming Space?

70

(8)

The Art of Dealing with Difficult People

78

(5)

4 Welcoming Worship

83

(60)

Researching Welcoming Worship in Churches

84

(5)

Researching Welcoming Worship in Synagogues

89

(7)

Using Music to Transform the Synagogue Experience

96

(14)

The Spiritual Message

110

(6)

Welcoming During Worship

116

(7)

Other Ways to Enhance Worship

123

(10)

Empowering the Worship Team

133

(5)

The Transformation of Synagogue Worship

138

(5)

5 Welcoming Membership

143

(56)

Rethinking Membership

143

(5)

Recruiting New Members

148

(10)

The Culture of Dues

158

(12)

Welcoming New Members

170

(9)

Deepening the Connectedness of All

Members to the Sacred Community

179

(15)

Structure, Staffing, and Funding for Growth

194

(3)

Broadcasting the Message

197

(2)

In Gratitude

199

(4)

Action Guide for Congregational Leaders

203

(2)

Suggestions for Further Reading

205

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Guide to Tips and Exercises

207

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