Welcome to STAR
STAR (Synagogues: Transformation And Renewal) helps synagogues deepen their connection with the American Jewish community.
As a national thought leader, STAR bridges the chasm between the American Jewish community and the synagogue through congregational innovation and leadership development.
Use the STAR Initiatives menu above to check out individual programs and initiatives.
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 STAR Announces
NOW RELEASED Strategic Planning in Congregations: Capitalizing on Opportunities for Organizational Change - a report on maximizing the value of congregational consulting based on an 18 month study of nine participating synagogues.
This new report is the third in a series focusing on long range planning for synagogues. Learn more or download the reports. Read (Philadelphia) Jewish Exponent article.
STAR PEER Program: Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 program. Find details or download application.
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 Network News
Live workshop in Chicago! 7 p.m. May 12 at Am Yisrael - What’s all this fuss about Social Media? Harness the power of social media to connect with your community. Free to STAR initiative participants, just $25 per person for the public. View workshop flier.
For more information or to RSVP, please email
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or call her at (818) 716-4186 (Pacific Time Zone.)
STAR Executive Director Rabbi Hayim Herring named in Newsweek's list of Top 50 Rabbis.
If you’re
a Synaplex participant, you are eligible to take part in special learning
teleconferences and webinars.
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Read more...
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 STAR's Newest Initiatives
The Schusterman Rabbinical Fellowship's main goal is to develop a cadre of visionary rabbinic leaders who will create vibrant, inclusive synagogue
communities. Learn more.
The Synagogue
Consultancy Project is developing a group of pro bono consultants
to provide assistance to synagogues in the New York metropolitan area. Learn more.
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 Celebrate Shabbat with a Synaplex™ synagogue
Synaplex synagogues are celebrating Shabbat in ways that enrich our lives and lift our spirits. From coast to coast and in Canada, there are now 190 Synaplex congregations. Find one for yourself, today!
Did you know that your congregation can join Synaplex at no cost? Join us for an informational conference call, or simply call or
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us anytime. We'd love to hear from you and fill you in on how Synaplex could benefit your congregation.
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 The STAR Blog
Join the CO-STAR conversation! It's lively, informative and provocative.
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