How to transform the model of twentieth-century Jewish institutions into twenty-first-century relational communities offering meaning and purpose, belonging and blessing."What really matters is that we care about the people we seek to engage. When we genuinely care about people, we will not only welcome them; we will listen to their stories, we will share ours, and we will join together to build a Jewish community that enriches our lives."—from the Introduct...

Noted educator and community revitalization pioneer Dr. Ron Wolfson presents practical strategies and case studies to transform the old model of Jewish institutions into relational communities. He sets out twelve principles of relational engagement to guide Jewish lay leaders, professionals and community members in turning institutions into inspiring communities whose value-proposition is to engage people and connect them to Judaism and community in meaningful and lasting ways.

Celebrate the joy of “making Shabbat” each week in your home—with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song.This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day.An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:History and meaningHow to prepareRituals, prayers, and blessings (step-by-step)Th...

Discover how to address the leadership challenges of building vibrant and strong Jewish communities and institutions for the present and future - a master class in Jewish communal leadership. Renowned educator and organizational innovator Dr. Ron Wolfson, with an assist from his student and colleague, Dr. Jason G. Goldman, invites the reader to meet nine Jewish leaders as they share their most important lessons learned about leadership. Each chapter features actual transcripts of Ron's int...

A practical guide for envisioning—and transforming—your synagogue into a powerful new congregation of welcoming, learning and healing. "The new synagogue we envision is a spiritual center for all those who set foot inside it. It is a kehillah kedoshah, a sacred community, where relationships are paramount, where worship is engaging, where everyone is learning, where repair of the world is a moral imperative, where healing is offered, where personal and institutional transformation are embr...

Bringing together all the spiritual and practical aspects of Shabbat, leading teacher Ron Wolfson offers todays families the resources needed to celebrate this holy daymeaningfully, creatively and joyously. From preparing yourself and your home for Shabbat, through the beautiful ritual of Havdalah, this essential sourcebook uses pictures, memories, recipes and stories to help you create a happier, more inspiring, spiritually refreshing Shabbat.

How do you get to the heart  of a life well lived?Its all about the questions. If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes!, and take your rightful place among the angels.from the PrologueIn this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved teacher Ron ...

How do you get to the heart of a life well lived?Its all about the questions.If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes!, and take your rightful place among the angels.from the PrologueIn this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, belov...

Remember, retell, recreate, and relive the Exodus experience—with the stories, rituals, foods, and songs of Pesah.This revised and expanded edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the Festival of Freedom.An inspiring and practical how-to guide, Passoverclearly explains all the vital information that you need to fully honor—and to fully enjoy—this sacred celebra...

Create a meaningful and happy Hanukkah in your home—with story, celebration, food and song.This newly-designed, easy-to-use edition of a classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more family ideas, and new resources for every aspect of your holiday celebration.Information on every aspect of Hanukkah is covered, including:The story of HanukkahCelebrating—for families of every constellationSongs and prayers in ...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating volunteers who thrive within the Jewish community.We can never forget that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers must be motivated, but volunteer organizations also need to maximize volunteer satisfaction. Blaming one or the other for the failures prevalent today in the world of Jewish volunteering helps no one. The search is for a win-win strategy.from the IntroductionCultivating successful volunteers in th...

A Step-by-Step Guide for Honoring the Dead and Empowering the LivingWhen someone dies, there are so many questions—from what to do in the moment of grief, to dealing with the practical details of the funeral, to spiritual concerns about the meaning of life and death. This indispensable guide to Jewish mourning and comfort provides traditional and modern insights into every aspect of loss. In a new, easy-to-use format, this classic resource is full of wise advice to...