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Morei Derech Beth Sholom

Morei Derech Beth Sholom. A Journey of Jewish Leadership Development and Personal Growth Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY. Some Background About Temple Beth Sholom. 900 Family Conservative Congregation Strong 56 year history Education at its forefront

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Morei Derech Beth Sholom

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  1. MoreiDerechBeth Sholom A Journey of Jewish Leadership Development and Personal Growth Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY

  2. Some Background About Temple Beth Sholom • 900 Family Conservative Congregation • Strong 56 year history • Education at its forefront • 2003 – Strategic Assessment at synagogue • Need to explore alternative models of education • 2004 – Began Re-Imagine Project Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  3. 2007 – Restructured Religious School Program • Went from 3 day/week to2 days/week – 5 hours • ADDED Twice monthly Shabbat Family Study plus Mishpacha Service (one Friday Night, one Shabbat morning) • Monthly Family TikunOlam Project Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  4. Findings From Religious School Program • Parents, as a result of their involvement in Shabbat Family Study began to look at their own Jewish learning • Parents began to ask questions about home ritual and observance. • Parents seeking to become greater part of TBS community. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  5. The MoreiDerech Beth Sholom Project Year 1 2008-2009/5768-5769 • 17 MoreiDerech selected – 7 couples, 3 individuals • Year of study and training under guidance of Senior Rabbi, Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  6. The MoreiDerech Beth Sholom Project Year 1 2008-2009/5768-5769 • Year 1 Curriculum • 4 pillars to curriculum • Shabbat • Holidays • The Mitzvah Curriculum • Methodologies – Life Coaching, Practical Applications Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  7. The MoreiDerech Beth Sholom Project Year 1 2008-2009/5768-5769 • Year 1 Findings • Creation of intense learning community • Group shared Shabbat, holiday and life cycle events together. • People seek out relationships • People crave community • People do see themselves on a journey. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  8. The MoreiDerech Beth Sholom Project Year 2 2009-2010/5769-5770 • Identification of DorsheiDerech – Pursuers of the Path – in final recruitment stages. • DorsheiDerech Classes • Sunday Mornings • Twice each month – once with MoreiDerech, once on their own • MoreiDerech Classes - twice each month, once with DorsheiDerech, once on their own. • DorsheiDerech curriculum reflective of MoreiDerech curriculum – more instruction if needed. • Shared experiences – Shabbat, holiday and tikunolam projects Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

  9. Why Mentoring? • Relationships are critical – will lead to future involvement • Creation of a cadre of vision driven potential leaders. • Creation of Community will keep people engaged and involved. • In speaking with “seasoned” congregants – all wish they had a “guide” in the beginning. • Very powerful mode of learning. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009

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