“to serve the majority of the Jewish community, even its entirety, rather than just those who are members of Jewish institutions.” — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Synagogue Leaders 1. If people are attracted to Judaism and want to convert to Judaism, are we willing to make conversion more… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“default position, synagogues need to take what they do best—if they can indeed do them better than any other institution in the… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Turning the synagogue inside out, into a community institution, means that it has to become a recognizable presence. The building used to… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Ten Working Principles of Big Tent Judaism 1. All people are welcome in an inclusive Jewish community, including those with a diversity… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“local area become members of the synagogue simply by virtue of their living in the synagogue’s newly defined service area. They are… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“what I call Destination Jewish Culture. These programs are also low barrier and held in secular spaces. However, they usually require some… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“model its name and consists of events and programs that take place in public spaces. These events are designed so that potential… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“1. How can synagogue leaders transform those events already planned into Public Space Judaism events? 2. How can we reallocate our human… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“While the American synagogue was built with the financial support of what are commonly called three-day-a-year Jews, referring to those who may… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“community, and those who have intermarried. 3. Participants in an inclusive Jewish community lead with meaning rather than obligation. An inclusive Jewish… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“thought outside the religious realm. 3. Jewish values, particularly because they are often manifest in concrete ways, are of particular interest to… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Public Space Judaism is designed to address these barriers. The notion emerges from the foundational idea of outreach, as I understand it.… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“and through secular media outlets. 7. Recruit and train a sufficient number of staff and volunteers for the event to help make… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“participation, such as insider language or the high cost of Jewish life. 7. An inclusive Jewish community takes Jewish life out to… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“The contemporary needs of North American Jews are directly tied to the trajectory of the immigrant experience in North America. The generation… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Ten Things about Judaism and the Marketplace of Ideas 1. Jewish thought can enrich the lives of people, whether or not the… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Lessons Learned by Sixth and I 1. Establishing a partnership with local synagogues is important if these institutions are going to be… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“To emphasize what is required for this proposed change—which is quite substantial—I like to say that I believe the synagogue needs to… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“regardless of background, and is geared specifically for adult beginner learners. Also, the program is advertised in secular media.” — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“thought outside the religious realm. 3. Jewish values, particularly because they are often manifest in concrete ways, are of particular interest to those in… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“5. It is just as important to establish groups of followers who are seeking change as it is to foster leaders who will be… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“1. How can synagogue leaders transform those events already planned into Public Space Judaism events? 2. How can we reallocate our human and fiscal… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“The challenge facing the synagogue is not an increase in the cost of membership. The challenge facing the synagogue is a decreasing cost benefit… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“its current form. Yet, all is not lost. The experience of being fully American has also motivated large segments of millennials to embrace religious… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“their feet. And that vote may help them march away from the synagogue if the synagogue doesn’t find effective ways to engage them.” — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“what I call Destination Jewish Culture. These programs are also low barrier and held in secular spaces. However, they usually require some level of… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“to serve the majority of the Jewish community, even its entirety, rather than just those who are members of Jewish institutions.” — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“Some synagogues are simply calling themselves community institutions rather than membership institutions that require payment of dues to become a member. These synagogues suggest… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
“While the American synagogue was built with the financial support of what are commonly called three-day-a-year Jews, referring to those who may attend the… — Kerry M. Olitzky Copy Share Image
