Dr. Paula Brody Most couples will seek out a clergy connection before their marriage. For interfaith couples, this interaction is often pivotal. How can clergy turn pre-marital meetings, whether with in-marrying or intermarrying couples, into opportunities for meaningful Jewish engagement, nurturing their Jewish choices and solidifying their commitment to creating a Jewish home for their […]

Lisa Colton Social media is powerfully influencing the way individuals engage and organizations operate. This democratization of access to information, support for relationships and empowerment of individuals is great news for the Jewish community, but it does require that our organizations and leadership adjust their approach for this new landscape. Join us to learn a […]

Dennis Ross and Sarah Standiford This session requires pre-registration. Session is capped at 8 participants. “Should I take this interview? How do I craft my message and avoid tricky questions? What works on-camera?” Even a little media training helps clergy become more comfortable and effective on-camera, in-print and on-air. This camera training session required attending […]

Andrea Goldstein, Ronne Friedman, Shelly Zimmerman Many of us spend much of our careers in working relationships with other rabbis. Come learn with some of the best about how to strengthen this aspect of your professional life, from whatever place on the career-cycle you are.

Michael Gan, Martha Hausman, and Abby Kelman Contract negotiations can be awkward, confusing and tense but they don’t have to be. You will learn about considerations for being represented, how to prepare for negotiations, and about some important current trends that could impact your negotiations and your future. This session will be led by three […]