{"product_id":"new-membership-financial-alternatives-for-the-american-synagogue-from-traditional-dues-to-fair-share-to-gifts-from-the-heart-hardcover","title":"New Membership \u0026 Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue: From Traditional Dues to Fair Share to Gifts from the Heart - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKerry M. Olitzky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAvi S. Olitzky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRon Wolfson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen wide your mind--and your community--to fresh concepts of synagogue financial and spiritual success.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] welcome addition.... Replete with examples of synagogues, independent minyanim and spiritual communities that have developed creative and sometimes surprising strategies ... that ameliorate what many observers believe are obstacles to recruiting and engaging Jews into their spiritual communities.\"\u003cbr\u003e--from the Foreword by Dr. Ron Wolfson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept of the \"dues-based membership model\" in synagogues was once an innovation. Now that model is in decline and sweeping change is required in order to reverse the downward trend in synagogue participation. This groundbreaking book provides synagogue and communal leaders with a useful process and the ingredients necessary to consider important changes in the synagogue, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful new models for membership and synagogue finance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples from successful synagogues, bolstered by illustrations from the private sector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical steps for change and implementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith checklists for exploring and adopting alternative models from nationally recognized congregational consultant Debbie Joseph.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Kerry M. Olitzky\u003c\/strong\u003e, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of Big Tent Judaism, formerly Jewish Outreach Institute, and is author of many books on Jewish spirituality, healing and Jewish religious practice, including \u003cem\u003eMaking a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIntroducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism \u0026amp; Other Addictions-Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e Facing Cancer as a Family\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLife's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRecovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGrandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003cem\u003eJewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eJewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eRenewed Each Day, \u003c\/em\u003eVol. One\u003cem\u003e-Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eRenewed Each Day, \u003c\/em\u003eVol. Two-\u003cem\u003eLeviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e and coeditor of \u003cem\u003eThe Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal\u003c\/em\u003e (all Jewish Lights).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is available to speak on the following topics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jewish Twelve Step Path to Healing and Recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks Beneath the Surface: A Spiritual Read on the Torah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcoming the Stranger in Our Midst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Nurture Jewish Grandchildren Being Raised in an Interfaith Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimism for a Jewish Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to contact the author. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760223420704,"sku":"9781683362210","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/09dadebbd99ebec382f3e19be8728756.webp?v=1780174907","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/new-membership-financial-alternatives-for-the-american-synagogue-from-traditional-dues-to-fair-share-to-gifts-from-the-heart-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}