2007 - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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While serving as a marketing device to promote upcoming Shabbat, holiday and program activities, our newsletter also provides a consistent opportunity for our leadership to speak to our members every month: Rabbi, synagogue president, Men’s Club/Sisterhood presidents, directors of our Nursery & Religious Schools, Seniors, Chaverim and Youth Groups. Our members’ lifecycle events and news are shared through B’nai Mitzvah photos, a Milestones column, listing of those who have passed away and even the donations posted at the back of each issue gives insight into our community. We highlight activities and events of social concern in the greater Jewish community, offer USCJ and other Jewish website information and even include a Jewish crossword puzzle, space permitting. HONORABLE MENTION CONGREGATION HAR SHALOM Over 900 Potomac, MD Submitted by Michael L. Simmons 301-299-7087 The general layout of Congregation Har Shalom’s newsletter, The Tablet, was developed in the mid-1990s by a lay committee (that consulted with a graphic artist) as part of the congregation’s communications initiative over ten years ago. We at Congregation Har Shalom take pride in publishing our newsletter eleven times per year, through which the congregation is informed of congregational and community events. With the exception of the clergy and school columns, laity writes the entirety of the synagogue newsletter. Further, a lay editor who also does the layout of the publication edits, The Tablet. While a local printer prints the newsletter, the congregation takes great pride in contracting for newsletter mailing services provided by individuals with learning disabilities. In addition to providing The Tablet to our members and advertisers, Congregation Har Shalom also includes The Tablet as part of the materials distributed to prospective members. HONORABLE MENTION CONGREGATION BETH DAVID 500-900 Saratoga, CA Submitted by Andrea Ammerman 408-257-3333 Congregation Beth David produces four regular publications which allow our members to stay informed about synagogue happenings using different media and various presentation styles. Although we are presenting this application using our 4 bulletins as a “bulletin package,” each bulletin could be considered individually if so desired. Our periodic publications are as follows: 1. Beth David Star The Star is a formal publication, professionally printed on high quality paper and sent monthly to all congregants. The Star consists of articles and photos about events and activities at the synagogue, formal articles from our clergy, staff and board members as well as relevant news about synagogue and local events and activities. The publication is edited and produced by a lay member of the congregation. The Star is available on-line as well. Each issue includes the following: • Formal teaching about an important topic of the day from each Rabbi • State of the synagogue summary by the President • Sisterhood and/or Men’s Club news written by their respective presidents • Articles about synagogue events or activities usually written by event leaders • Calendar of Events for current and following month • Education and Youth events and activities • Family Milestones including B’ nei Mitzvah, Anniversaries, Yahrtzeits and Condolences Contributions • Advertisements — usually supporting member businesses, or those of other supportive members of the community at large.
2. Mid Month Mailer This mailer is an informal, monthly bulletin mailed (and the link e-mailed) to all congregants. The mailer is compiled by Beth David’s marketing staff person and copied and mailed in-house. It contains program overviews and reminders about upcoming community and congregational events and activities. 3. Shabbat Bulletin The Shabbat Bulletin is a weekly publication that is e-mailed to all congregants. A booklet version is distributed to all worshipers at Shabbat services as well. The Bulletin contains the following information: • General information on the week’s parasha and haftarah • Specific readings and information relating to the sermon being given • A brief description and timing of upcoming congregational events as well as community events, Sisterhood events, Adult Education events/classes, Religious School events and a schedule of upcoming Youth Services for all ages • Refuah Sh’leimah list which is read out loud during the prayer for healing • Yahrtzeit list • Thank-yous, condolences and mazal tovs for that week. 4. Hod-Sheet Hod-Sheet is the Religious School’s monthly newsletter written by the principal of the school. A PDF version of Hod- Sheet is distributed via e-mail to all Religious School families, the Beth David board and posted on the CBD website. Hardcopies are distributed to students and can be found in the synagogue lobby. Hod-Sheet focuses both on activities directly related to the Religious School and to those congregational events which relate to students and their families. Each issue contains the following: • Upcoming Events box -- The month’s activities related to kids and families can be viewed at a glance. • Save the Date — a highlighted box drawing attention to an event or activity that will take place the following month. • Mitzvah of the Month — At our Religious School we highlight a Mitzvah of the Month. The mitzvah corresponds to the Babaganewz mitzvah of the month. Our mitzvah board in the school’s hallway highlights the mitzvah, the name of the Jewish month and information and articles about the mitzvah both from Babaganewz and from community newspapers. Hod-Sheet highlights the mitzvah in its header as a reminder to parents to further discuss this mitzvah with their children and to take a look at the board. • Pinat Ivrit — Our Hebrew corner. This corner of the newsletter highlights Hebrew words which have been used in the issue. It usually includes the monthly mitzvah in Hebrew transliteration as well as a few additional words which were introduced within the body of articles in the issue. • Articles — Each month there are one or two articles which focus in greater detail on something related to the Religious School. It might be a recap of an important event which has taken place, an in-depth explanation of one of our on-going programs (e.g. Mitzvah of the Month), or a summary of the accomplishments of a particular class based on an update from the teacher. As often as possible, quotes from the students are included. • Lifecycle — When applicable, each issue also highlights a Mazal Tov to students having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah that month or condolence for a loss. As a package, Congregation Beth David’s 4 period publications serve to keep all members of the synagogue community as informed and involved as possible about all aspects of Beth David community life. HONORABLE MENTION AGUDAS ISRAEL 100-250 Saskatoon, SASK Submitted by Dr. Steven Goluboff 306-343-7023 Our congregation is located on the Canadian Prairies in the City of Saskatoon. Our closest Jewish communities are located in Regina (160 miles), Winnipeg (500 miles) and Calgary and Edmonton (400 miles). We are truly a small and
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