2007 - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
2007 - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
2007 - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
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SILVER<br />
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF PARAMUS<br />
250-500 Paramus, NJ<br />
Submitted by Dr. Fred L. Harris 201-262-7691<br />
The Membership Lottery is an annual event, in which Congregants are <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity to purchase chances to<br />
win one or more <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> prizes, which include:<br />
1st Prize: Free membership for a family for one year<br />
2nd Prize: 2 free seats for the High Holidays<br />
3rd Prize: A leaf on our Tree <strong>of</strong> Life<br />
4th Prizes: 1 <strong>of</strong> 4 guaranteed parking spaces on the High Holidays<br />
Members participate by buying any number <strong>of</strong> chances, from 1 to 10, or more if they so choose. As more<br />
chances are bought, the price per chance goes down. One chance is $18, 2 are $34, and so on, up to 10 tickets for $100.<br />
Proceeds from the lottery go into our General Operating Fund with no restrictions or specified purpose.<br />
What is most unique about this program is that a small number <strong>of</strong> people can raise a significant amount <strong>of</strong><br />
money. It has been run successfully at the Jewish Community Center <strong>of</strong> Paramus for 9 years.<br />
HONORABLE MENTION<br />
CONGREGATION ADUDAS ACHIM<br />
500-901 Austin, TX<br />
Submitted by Arlene Maze 512-735-8400<br />
Chili Cook-Off Agudas Achim held it’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off. Our goal was not only to earn much needed<br />
funds for our congregation, but to bring our congregation, Jewish community and greater Austin community together<br />
for a fun family event filled with good food, good music and good company.<br />
Volunteer co-chairs joined with our synagogue staff to recruit 100 additional volunteers to help with Logistics,<br />
Food and Drink, Children’s Activities, Registration and Recruitment <strong>of</strong> Teams, Volunteers, Rentals, Music, Ticket<br />
Sales and Publicity. Over 600 people attended the event and were treated to all the chili they could taste and an<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> live music, featuring six local bands.<br />
Twenty-two teams entered the competition and prizes were awarded for the Best<br />
Beef Chili, Best Turkey Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili and People’s Choice Award. The event raised $5000 for our<br />
congregation and plans are in place to make this an annual event.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
GOLD<br />
TEMPLE SHOLOM<br />
250-500 Bridgewater, NJ<br />
Submitted by Ron and Leora Isaacs 908-722-1339<br />
Temple Sholom Hebrew High School currently boasts 100 students from grades 8 through 12. Its co-directors, Rabbi<br />
Ron Isaacs and his wife Dr. Leora Isaacs are known for their work in both classroom and family education, having<br />
served as family educators to Camp Ramah in the Poconos for 15 years, and co directing its Shabbat Plus Adult<br />
Learning experience. The other faculty members, all members <strong>of</strong> Temple Sholom, hold degrees in education and are<br />
master teachers. One current faculty member was herself a student in the school back in the 1990’s, and another former<br />
graduate is serving as a teacher in Temple Sholom’s Religious school.<br />
Students take both required and elective courses, and are evaluated on the basis <strong>of</strong> attendance, in-class<br />
participation, completion <strong>of</strong> home work assignments and projects. Progress reports are issued to parents and students