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Baalei Teshuvah and Other Growth Oriented Jews

Beyond Teshuva Unmasked – A Look Behind the Scenes

Purim is the holiday where G-d parts the curtains and gives us a glance at what goes on behind the scenes. In that spirit, we here at Beyond Teshuva would like to give you a glance at what goes on behind the scenes adminstering the blog. In doing so, we have reproduced a sample of [...]

For Children of BTs – Would You Like to Participate in a Study?

You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by Tova Lane, PsyM, a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. The research study is being conducted for a dissertation study. All information recorded in this survey is anonymous. This means there will be no recording of any information [...]

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Growing Your Shul With Torah Learning – Part 2 New York Times selects Orthodox Jews as growing NY power group Internet Filters for the Orthodox Jew Who Is Wise, Strong, Rich and Honored

Creating a Torah Based Growth Culture

The Growth Culture Shul series continues at Shul Politics with Growing Your Shul With Torah Learning – Part 1.

The Rise of The Growth Culture Shul

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: The Rise of The Growth Culture Shul. The articulation of the above post was inspired by the Growth Oriented Culture of Baalei Teshuva, the recent Spiritual Connection Issue of Klal Perspectives, email discussions with one of the editors, emails and comments on the topic with Neil Harris and Micha Berger [...]

Appreciating the Quirks of Shul Members

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Appreciating the Quirks of Shul Members

Make Your Sefira Count – Review the Six Constant Mitzvos

Sign up to learn The Six Constant Mitzvos from Peasch to Shavous with thousands across the world and make your sefirah count!!! Short daily emails containing a lesson a day including 3 videos on each mitzvah. Learn the Torah’s framework for living with a vibrant Emunah and developing a meaningful relationship with Hashem. visit www.thesixconstantmitzvos.com [...]

The Politics of Passover

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: The Politics of Passover

Free Teleconference: Halacha & Harmony: Improving the Relationships within your Home

Halacha & Harmony: Improving the Relationships within your Home Rav Doniel Neustadt, Rosh Av Beis Din, Vaad HaRabbonim of Greater Detroit Date: Wednesday, March 28th Time: 9:30 to 10:00 pm. Call Number: 712-432-1001 Access Code: 474 399 673# In this Teleconference you will learn about the following topics: 1. Children in shul 2. Pesach Chumros [...]

Shul Fees – Avoiding Taxation Without Representation

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Shul Fees – Avoiding Taxation Without Representation.

Shortening Shabbos Davening

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Shortening Shabbos Davening

Retreats for BT Families

There is a newly formed division of Ohr Somayach in Monsey led by Rabbi and Mrs Naftali Reich that is conducting year round weekend retreats for BT families at their gorgeous five star Beit Shvidler retreat center There will be an inspiring Pre Pesach weekend family retreat on March 24th at the Center and we [...]

Reversing the Slow Death of the Aging Shul

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Reversing the Slow Death of the Aging Shul

Back of the Napkin Cost To Run a Shul

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Back of the Napkin Cost To Run a Shul

On Shul Politics: Keeping Quiet – How to Talk to Talkers in Shul

A new post on ShulPolitics.com: Keeping Quiet – How to Talk to Talkers in Shul

The Role of the Rabbi in Increasing Shul Membership

Read and comment about the The Role of the Rabbi in Increasing Shul Membership. Share your thoughts at Shulpolitics.com.

Shushing or Talking – Which is Worse?

Is shushing worse than talking in Shul. Tell us what you think at ShulPolitics.com.

Beyond Prayer – A Fountain of Chesed

Beyond Prayer – A Fountain of Chesed, on Shul Politics.

Understanding Your Shul President

He Needs Your Love – Understanding Your Shul President at ShulPolitics.com.

Why You Need Shul Bylaws

Check out Why You Need Shul Bylaws on Shul Politics. There’s even some great sample bylaws to get you going if you need them. Here’s the opening paragraph from the post: You can hear the sound of a collective eye roll when you mention Shul bylaws. They’re usually found only in democratic shuls or independent [...]

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