New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue: From Traditional Dues to Fair Share to Gifts from the Heart, by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky
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Open wide your mind and your community to fresh concepts of synagogue financial and spiritual success.
"[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." from the Foreword by Dr. Ron Wolfson
The 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:
- Thoughtful new models for membership and synagogue finance
- Examples from successful synagogues, bolstered by illustrations from the private sector
- Practical steps for change and implementation
With checklists for exploring and adopting alternative models from nationally recognized congregational consultant Debbie Joseph.
New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue: From Traditional Dues to Fair Share to Gifts from the Heart, by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky - Amazon Sales Rank: #622845 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-13
- Original language: English
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New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue: From Traditional Dues to Fair Share to Gifts from the Heart, by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky Review
"Practical…. Synagogues are well advised to think through these issues with the Olitzkys as their guide."―Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, professor of liturgy, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion; author, Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for Congregational Life and other books
"At a time when the current dues model is no longer aligned with contemporary values, synagogues must seek alternatives.... A much needed resource for those who have begun this search."―Cantor Adina Frydman, executive director, SYNERGY: UJA-Federation of New York and Synagogues Together
“Very helpful in freeing us from the bounds of the status quo and in stimulating creative thought.”―Rabbi Edward Feinstein, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, California; author, The Chutzpah Imperative: Empowering Today's Jews for a Life That Matters
“An important resource for those congregational leaders that are ready to do the hard but necessary work to re-think their way of doing business.”―Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, senior fellow, Clal―The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership; author, Jewish Megatrends: Charting the Course of the American Jewish Future
“A strong book!... An ideal starting point. Buy a stack of these and reboot the conversation.... Full of interesting and tested new models that will push you to write your own chapter for the next volume on this topic.”―Rabbi B. Elka Abrahamson, president, Wexner Foundation
“An enormous array of very useful offerings that will help inform the critical deliberations congregations and their leaders must be having as they set a course for a bright Jewish future.”―Rabbi Aaron Panken, PhD, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion
“The Rabbis Olitzky have faced head on what many of us are afraid to look at: for synagogues to survive they must change. Their compelling book is rooted in their love of synagogues, and it is their optimism about what is possible which allows them to examine models that, however radical, all suggest a vision of Jewish communal survival.”―Rabbi Mychal Springer, chair, professional and pastoral skills and director, Center for Pastoral Education, The Jewish Theological Seminary
“A very helpful, thorough guide for synagogue and Jewish communal leaders, clergy and prospective clergy.... A veritable playbook that addresses the key questions involved with each model, the pitfalls to be avoided and the process synagogue leadership must utilize to implement them.... A must-read for all who care about the future of synagogue affiliation and its financial stability ... in essence, the future of Jewish life in America.”―Rabbi Norman Cohen, professor emeritus of midrash, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion; author, Believing and Its Tensions: A Personal Conversation about God, Torah, Suffering and Death in Jewish Thought
“Offers new thinking and new models of affiliation. Whether we are committed to old ways or searching for new ones, this work will provoke reflection and open possibilities.”―Dr. Steven M. Cohen, research professor of Jewish social policy, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion
“Finally, a book that not only explains the challenges facing American synagogues today, but actually offers realistic, creative and constructive ways to overcome them.... Give[s] synagogues of every size the tools and the confidence to look beyond what is―to what needs to be.”―Rabbi David Rosen, senior rabbi, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Houston, Texas
“[The] Rabbis Olitzky ... ask critical questions and suggest bold solutions, all in the service of vitalizing synagogues.... A helpful sourcebook for important conversations.”―Rabbi Deborah Waxman, PhD, president, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and Jewish Reconstructionist Communities
“Packed with clarifying ideas and refreshing experiments, encourages us to get ahead of the curve, to be ambitious in our aspirations.”―Rabbi Yael Splansky, Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, Ontario; author, URJ's “Reform Voices of Torah: 2012 Commentary on Deuteronomy”
“Instead of focusing on the doom and gloom of synagogue life, the Rabbis Olitzky write a practical and common 'cents' book about how our temple communities can grow and thrive.”―Craig Taubman, musician; founder, Pico Union Project, Los Angeles, California
“Honestly, lovingly and productively examines the difficult issue of synagogue membership.... An intelligent and well-balanced book, based on careful research.... Should be a requirement for all rabbis, lay leaders and rabbinical students to read, ponder and begin to think about what the future of their organization should look like.”―Rabbi Asher Lopatin, president, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School
The synagogue, irrespective of its affiliation, defines its goals in terms of fulfilling and supportingthe spiritual needs of the community. However, underlying these activities are financial imperatives.New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue is a practical guide for handling thesensitive subject of financing synagogues in America.
Two rabbis are the authors, with a foreword by Rabbi Dr. Ron Wolfson and an afterword byRabbi Dan Judson. Debbie Joseph, a congregational consultant, added a checklist for determining theappropriate model for a specific synagogue, and "Ten Things to Do Following the Decision to Adopt aNew Membership."
The authors specify who should read the book, and how to use it. Each chapter includes examplesfrom various appropriate synagogues, and ends with space for writing notes, implementing steps, andasking questions.
The Olitzky rabbis recognize that every Jew is welcome to the Jewish community and the synagogue.However, is it a new era for the synagogue? Is it the time for change? Posing these questions, the Rabbisenumerate 25 reasons to join synagogues. Chapter notes and list of resources (books and organizations)conclude the book.
New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue is a useful resource that will helpsynagogue financial management explore new approaches to synagogue funding.
(Nira G. Wolfe Association of Jewish Libraries REVIEWS 2016-02-01)undefined (Rabbi Marvin Goodman JWeekly.com 2015-08-27)
Changing the culture of today's synagogues
I read with interest your article about the various synagogues that are creatively struggling to find a new membership and revenue model that reflects the new American Jewish reality ("Now trending: Voluntary dues at your local congregation," Aug. 14). These models, as well as some of the institutions included in the article, are included and explained by Rabbis Kerry and Avi Olitzky in their recently published New Membership and Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue (Jewish Lights).
It is important to note that the authors remind us that a change in the membership model itself will be insufficient. Such change has to accompany a change in the culture of the synagogue. Pay attention to the section of the book titled "Twenty-Five Reasons to Support a Synagogue." That alone makes the book worthwhile, since synagogues have to ask the questions these rabbis are asking: “Why be Jewish in the context of a particular synagogue community?”
One small correction would be that I am leading this work as the rabbi-in-residence at the Jewish federation, not in my capacity as the executive director of the Northern California Board of Rabbis.
(Rabbi Marvin Goodman JWeekly.com 2015-08-27)
The 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:
- Thoughtful new models for membership and synagogue finance
- Examples from successful synagogues, bolstered by illustrations from the private sector
- Practical steps for change and implementation
- With checklists for exploring and adopting alternative models from nationally recognized congregational consultant Debbie Joseph.
(Dov Peretz Elkins Jewish Media Review 2015-04-08)
We all know that synagogue models are changing and what we know as the synagogue today may not be in 10-15 years. I have talked about being on a paradigm shift. Last year my congregation read Playlist Judaism and Relational Judaism. But a question hovered in the air. Would this work? Is there any proof that changing the models works. This book comes along to say yes! In example after example, there are congregations that have changed their approach to membership and dues. Some are brand new institutions―ones created since 2001 or since 2008, others are age old ones. Some are examples of institutions or people I know. I am ordering a copy for everyone on my vision committee and board.
(Margaret Klein goodreads 2015-04-13)
About the Author
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, 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 Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources; Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship; Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering; Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion; Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism & Other Addictions Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...; Facing Cancer as a Family; Life's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom; 100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year and Recovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul. He is also coauthor of Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren; Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Renewed Each Day, Vol. One Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations; Renewed Each Day, Vol. Two Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible and coeditor of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal (all Jewish Lights).
Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky is spiritual leader at Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspirational speaker, is Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and a cofounder of Synagogue 3000. He is author of Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community; The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven: Reviewing and Renewing Your Life on Earth; Be Like God: God's To-Do List for Kids; God's To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth; Hanukkah, Passover and Shabbat, all Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Art of Jewish Living family guides to spiritual celebrations; The Spirituality of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community; A Time to Mourn, a Time to Comfort: A Guide to Jewish Bereavement and Comfort and, with Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, What You Will See Inside a Synagogue (all Jewish Lights), a book for children ages 6 and up. He contributed to May God Remember: Memory and Memorializing in Judaism Yizkor, Who by Fire, Who by Water Un'taneh Tokef, All These Vows Kol Nidre and We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism Ashamnu and Al Chet (all Jewish Lights).
Rabbi Daniel Judson, spiritual leader of Temple Beth David of the So
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. This volume helps synagogues resolve one of their significant problems By Israel Drazin One of the greatest difficulties facing synagogues is how to find sufficient money to support the synagogues and their officials. The current concepts of dues do not work. They do not draw sufficient funds and many people find them annoying.This rather short but comprehensive book of eleven chapters offers a new model that has been tested and shown to work. The book shows practical steps in an easy to follow manner with illustrations. It also includes ways how to encourage people to join the synagogue.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. So glad that Rabbi Olitzky is getting the word out there ... By DRH So glad that Rabbi Olitzky is getting the word out there about new models. Our congregation switched over to a free-will annual pledge system a few years back. We love the approach which honors each person who joins our community by respecting his or her generosity, and acknowledging that no two families are the same financially. Just remember that finances are not the only barrier to membership. This is not a cure-all. Inspiring others to want to be part of a community is the true challenge; plus having a community that is truly authentic, loving, accepting of diversity and engaged in the world. We strive to be that way at Temple Beth-El in Jersey City and our free-will system is just one aspect of it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Practical Book on Synagogue Membership Options By Steven Scheck I am embarking on a journey as my synagogue's President so this book was very helpful in giving me ideas of how we can enhance our membership offerings. The examples at the end of each section were particularly helpful. I have already passed the book on to my professional team to get their thoughts. Thank you Rabbi Olitzky.
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