Keeping The Shul Lights On
🌟 Welcome to "Keeping the Shul Lights On" Podcast! 🕍✨
Embark on a transformative journey with us, delving deep into the heart of synagogue operations, the intricacies of building a vibrant Jewish community, and the dedication of synagogue executives and organizational leaders. This podcast, proudly brought to you by Shul Marketing, is your gateway to uncovering the secrets behind successful synagogue management and community engagement.
Meet Your Host: Howard Wolpoff 🎙️
I'm Howard Wolpoff, your passionate host, and together, we'll navigate the intricate world of Jewish communal leadership and life. With a wealth of experience and insight, I'm here to guide you through the challenges, triumphs, and innovative strategies that shape the essence of synagogue management.
What to Expect:
- In-Depth Conversations: Tune in weekly for insightful discussions, featuring thought leaders, synagogue executives, and community builders, sharing their wisdom and experiences in fostering vibrant congregations.
- Strategies for Success: Are you concerned that your congregation and community aren't responding to your Shul marketing efforts? Fear not! We're here to unravel the mysteries behind effective marketing strategies. Learn how to connect, engage, and achieve the results your leadership dreams of.
- Real-Life Solutions: Dive into real-life case studies and success stories, uncovering practical solutions to common challenges faced by congregational leaders. From fundraising to community outreach, we've got you covered.
- Interactive Engagement: Connect with our thriving community of synagogue executives, leaders, and like-minded individuals. Share your insights, ask questions, and engage in dynamic conversations that enrich your understanding of Jewish communal leadership.
Join Us on this Enlightening Journey! 🌟
Are you ready to illuminate your path in synagogue management, marketing, and community building? Join us every week as we explore the nuances of Jewish communal life and equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to keep those Shul lights shining bright.
Subscribe now and be part of our vibrant community! Let's transform challenges into opportunities and build thriving, connected Jewish congregations together. Together, we'll keep the Shul lights on and the community spirit alive! 🕊️🔥 #ShulLightsOn #CommunityEngagement #SynagogueLeadership #JewishCommunityBuilding #JewishCommunity
Episodes
11 episodes
Setting The Tone For The Staff featuring Sheila Goldman of Shomrei Torah Synagogue, West Hills, CA
An executive director needs to set the tone for the staff as part of creating a relationship with the congregation. This has been the focus of our next guest and a measure of her leadership success. Sheila Goldman of Shomrei ...
Creating Stability Through A Synagogue Strategic Plan feat. Michael Kahn of Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah - Wilmette, IL
Our latest episode focuses on the need to develop, implement and follow a strategic plan for your synagogue to create and continue growth while maintaining stability.Michael Kahn of Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah of Wilmette, IL shares his exp...
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The Changing Role of the Executive Director featuring Barry Herman of Ahavath Achim Synagogue of Atlanta, GA
Our latest conversation is with Barry Herman of Ahavath Achim Synagogue of Atlanta, GA where we discuss the many aspects of the role of Executive Director with someone that has served two separate terms in that role at the same conversation.
Supporting the Synagogue Through Donations and Not Dues featuring Matt Walzer of Beth El Synagogue - St. Louis Park, MN
It is a rewarding opportunity to be the Executive Director of a synagogue, but there is an emotional accomplishment when it is actually the shul you grew up in.Our guest for this episode of Keeping The Shul Lights On is Matt Walzer of B...
Incorporating Music in a Non Traditional Way featuring Jeff Jacob of Temple Beth El of Hollywood, FL
Our latest guest has an incredibly deep background before becoming a synagogue executive director. Jeff Jacob has become a cause leader and has brought his experiences from the corporate world, the music industry, operating a dog rescue a...
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Moving in a Direction That’s Positive for the Jewish Community featuring Sarabeth Salzman of Emanuel Congregation
Our newest episode is a great conversation on leadership and operations of a congregation. Sarabeth Salzman serves as the Executive Director of Emanuel Congregation in Chicago. She comes from a professional career within the Jewish...
Being a Problem Solver featuring Richard Langer of The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale
This conversation brought me joy in so many different ways. First and foremost, it is another conversation about a successful and notably innovative shul and how they connect with their congregants and the greater Jewish community. ...
Synagogue Leadership is a Three Legged Stool featuring Rivka Campbell of Beth Tikvah Synagogue
Our latest guest is Rivka Campbell, the Executive Director at Beth Tikvah in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rivka brings several years of experience in the Jewish non-profit sector. Her experience includes synagogue management and...
Making Sure The Shul is Open When They Need It featuring Jeff Rembrandt of The Community Synagogue
My next guest is Jeff Rembrandt, the Executive Director of The Community Synagogue, a vibrant Reform congregation in Port Washington, New York. Jeff has decades of experience in the Jewish world, having previously worked in i...
Remaking The Shul The Center of Their Life featuring Jennifer Smith of the Jacksonville Jewish Center
Welcome to the first episode of Keeping The Shul Lights On, a conversation with synagogue executive directors and leaders of Jewish organizations about their journey into a Jewish community career and the positives and challenges that com...
Keeping The Shul Lights On - Introduction
Keeping The Shul Lights on is a podcast about the challenges of operating a synagogue, creating a Jewish community and the hard work and efforts of a congregation's executive director and Jewish organizational leadership. Brought to you by Shul...
