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Offerings of the Heart
Money and Values in Faith Communities

By Rabbi Shawn Zevit

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135 Pages Softcover $18.00

Nadiv Lev, Offerings of the Heart.” This phrase sets the tone for the Jewish spiritual perspective that money is a tool for actualizing God’s presence in the world. Building on this core value and setting aside the financial/spiritual split with which many congregational leaders operate, Rabbi Shawn Zevit brings the depth and breadth of Jewish teachings on money and the spiritual life to all faith communities. Learn more.

JEWISH COMMUNAL LEADERSHIP and CONGREGATIONAL GOVERNANCE:
A Resource Manual for Training and Developing Effective Boards and Committees

By Rabbi Shawn Zevit, Director of Outreach and Tikkun Olam,
Shira Stutman
with contributions by Rabbi Mordechai Liebling and Rabbi Elyse Wechterman

107 pages Softcover    $18 per copy,  $15 for 10 or more copies
  ($15 per copy,  $12 for 10 or more copies)
This resource manual for training and developing effective boards and committees is divided into three parts. The first contains traditional text study and congregational systems and leadership theory. The second is based on the Tachlis (practical) experience of other congregations, and includes examples of congregational documents on subjects ranging from governance to committee-building. Last, actual synagogue board training agendas are presented. Table of Contents and details.
JEWISH VALUES, MONEY, and YOUR COMMUNITY
A Curriculum for Congregations

By Rabbi Shawn Zevit, Director of Outreach and Tikkun Olam and Shira Stutman

140 pages Softcover    $18 per copy,  $15 for 10 or more copies
  ($15 per copy,  $12 for 10 or more copies)
The curriculum provides a variety of Jewish values-based approaches to the use of money in your congregation, havurah or organization. Facilitator and participant materials are integrated into each session and can be led by in-house facilitators, rabbis, or educators. Session descriptions and details.
Finding a Spiritual Home
How a New Generation of Jews Can Transform the American Synagogue

By Sidney Schwarz

256 pages Hardcover $18.00 ($16.20)  List price is $24

In this illuminating look at Judaism's future, Rabbi Sidney Schwarz offers a penetrating analysis of the American Jewish community, challenging American synagogues to respond to a generation of seekers and satisfy the spiritual hunger of the "new American Jew." Learn more.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WORKBOOKS

Workbooks for past workshops are available to JRF-affiliated congregations and havurot. $54 per workbook, a large three-ring binder is included. Workbook descriptions. -->
 

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