Keeping The Shul Lights On

About 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

Publisher

Howard Wolpoff

Category

business · business · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2023

Latest episode

26 Jun 2023

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2023

   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 Torah Synagogue of West Hills, CA shares her experiences as the Executive Director of a shul that has utilized grants to enhance security for the congregation which has been a big component to the success of the congregation and their marketing efforts. She also sh...

2. 

   19 Jun 2023

   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 experiences as the Executive Director of a shul that he has grown up in and how he has helped lead his congregation through the covid period while strengthening how the synagogue operates. To learn more about Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, you can click on the ...

3. 

   12 Jun 2023

   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. As a lifelong Serial volunteer, Barry has taken his experience as a business owner and addressed the business and financial needs of his role which put, and has kept, the shul on a strong economic footing. He understands that the shul has limited s...

4. 

   5 Jun 2023

   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 Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and he shares his journey moving back to his home community to being hired for a development position at the shul and eventually becoming its Executive Director. He shares his experiences of moving his shu...

5. 

   29 May 2023

   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 and serving as an assistant executive director at another synagogue to Temple Beth El in Hollywood, Florida. He has used his musical talents to help enhance the musical programming at his shul, which has helped to create a greater sense of communi...

6. 

   22 May 2023

   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 community for over 15 years, including Federations, Synagogues and Overnight Camps. We discuss the keys of connecting with the clergy and board of directors to develop a strong tone for the congregation and the benefits of working collaboratively...

7. 

   15 May 2023

   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. It is also a conversation about a synagogue that I have been in many times for services, events and activities as I grew up in this neighborhood. And finally, my guest is a former classmate who has successfully guided this congregation for over a doz...

8. 

   8 May 2023

   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 other leadership roles within the Jewish community. Rivka is a member of the Synagogue and Temple Administrators of Toronto (STAT), the National Association of Temple Administrators (NATA) and a member of the Executive of the Board of the North America...

9. 

   1 May 2023

   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 in Jewish Community Centers in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, and as the Regional Director for Women’s American ORT. He has been the shul’s Executive Director since 2017 and he shares his experiences running business operations while also having creat...

10. 

    24 Apr 2023

    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 come with operating a shul, and organization and managing the needs of a congregation and audience. My first guest is actually the Executive Director of my own shul, the Jacksonville Jewish Center and she is a Jewish communal professional with over 20 yea...

11. 

    19 Apr 2023

    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 Marketing, Concerned your congregation and community are not responding to your Shul marketing? Discover the strategies to connect with them, reach them where they are and develop the results your leadership is seeking. Hosted by Howard Wolpoff, ...

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