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Department of Congregational Services

Welcome to the Department of Congregational Consulting and Resources. Our mission is to provide programs, consultation and resources rooted in a Reconstructionist, Jewish values-based approach for member communities of JRF, and to help our member communities share resources and build relationships with each other. The Congregational relations team, under the leadership of Rabbi Shawn Zevit, is pleased to offer consulting with Presidents, Rabbis, staff and lay leaders, as well as:

  • JRF Resource Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (Easy Access Guide to the Most Requested Resources for Congregational Life) and http://jrf.org/files/Curricula_Guide_to_Using_PEARL_Resources_for_Congregations.pdf
  • JRF Directory of Benefits and Services
  • "JRF Resource Library" for congregational resources
  • Rabbinic Placement: http://jrf.org/reconstructionist_rabbinic_placement
  • Board training or in-person visits, leadership workshops and web-based materials for key areas of congregational life
  • Congregational resource publications
  • "PEARL" tele-conference learning sessions for congregational leaders
  • "Keruv Resource Library" for outreach resources
  • Planned Giving
  • On-line audio resources and cassettes on a variety of issues
  • Congregational Life Articles from Reconstructionism Today Magazine
  • E-mail discussion groups that give JRF affiliates a way to discuss common issues and share innovative solutions
  • Affiliating with JRF
  • Directory of JRF Congregations
  • Regional and North American program support for congregations (e.g. Regional councils, Shabbatonim, Education Days, Harmoniyah; Recon Music Network, Camp JRF, Tikkun Olam, Youth programs through Noar Hadash, Bi-ennial Conventions)

    • (Note: Where staff or lay leadership is available please contact your regional directors through the regional websites on the home page.)

    We look forward to providing you with the support you need. [img_assist|nid=2339|title=Rabbi Shawn Zevit|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=90|height=120]Feel free to contact us directly. Rabbi Shawn Zevit  - Director of Congregational Services, Outreach and Tikkun Olam, 215-885-5601, ext. 24 or the Cleveland office: 216-591-1886. 

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