Synaplex(TM) Initiative Gains Popularity in San Francisco Bay Area.Five Synagogues Awarded Goldman Fund Grant to Expand Activities Local Event Planned for January 19-20 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- STAR (Synagogues: Transformation and Renewal) announced today the growth of its Synaplex(TM) Initiative to seven more synagogues in the San Francisco Bay Area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay for a total of ten participating congregations with five receiving a prestigious Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Grant to expand their Synaplex programming. Synaplex is designed to cross cultural and generational boundaries to appeal to the diverse needs of today's Jewish community and includes multi-faceted Friday night and Saturday programs. As a result of the grant, three of the Bay Area synagogues will host simultaneous Synaplex Shabbat events January 19-20 which will be open to the public. The January 19-20 events will be hosted by and take place at Congregation Netivot Shalom, located at 1316 University Ave, Berkeley; Congregation Rodef Sholom, located at 170 No. San Pedro Road, San Rafael San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. ; and Temple Beth Abraham, located at 327 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland. In addition to the January events grant recipients Congregation Kol Shofar, in Tiburon, CA; Congregations Sha'ar Zahav will also be hosting Synaplex Shabbats in February and March. She'erith Israel in San Francisco and Temple Israel Temple Israel Minnesota Temple Israel is a Reform Jewish temple located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1878 and originally an Orthodox congregation known as Shaarai Tov. Moved to the current location in 1914, built the latest edifice in 1928. of Alameda will also benefit from a partnership with STAR and are planning Synaplex Shabbats for the near future. Synaplex is STAR's Shabbat roadmap for strengthening Jewish community by engaging individuals more deeply in Jewish life on their terms and is currently being implemented in over 140 synagogues across the country. Providing concurrent programming concurrent programming Computer programming designed for execution on multiple processors, where more than one processor is used to execute a program or complex of programs running simultaneously. options in the synagogue around prayer, study and social and cultural activities, and developing synagogue leadership and management, Synaplex creates a vibrant, innovative and diverse model of what a congregation can be. Highlights of the Bay Area January 19-20 Synaplex Shabbat events include: * "Boker Tov Yoga" (Temple Beth Abraham) * "Connecting to the Torah Through Storytelling" (Temple Beth Abraham) * "The Road to Redemption: Lessons from Exodus on Leadership and community featuring Dr. Burton Visotsky" (Temple Beth Abraham) * "Sephardic Music :''This article is about the music of the Sephardic Jews. For the main article on secular Jewish music, see Secular Jewish music. Sephardic music was born in medieval Spain, with canciones being performed at the royal courts. Lecture and Concert by Eliyahu and the Quadim Ensemble" (Congregation Netivot Shalom) * "Muslim-Jewish dialogue with Arab leaders: Scholar in Residence Dr. Burton Visotzky Burton L. Visotzky, born in Chicago, Illinois, 1951, is a Conservative Rabbi and professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary who also studied moral development at Harvard University under Lawrence Kohlberg. speaks on his travels and personal journey" (Congregation Netivot Shalom) * "Fruit of the VineODinner and wine-tasting" (Rodef Sholom) * "Hike and LearnOTorah on the Trails" (Rodef Sholom) Rabbi Hayim Herring, Executive Director of STAR, explains the program and its importance at a time where rabbis say the most pressing Jewish issue today is keeping Jews involved, active, and affiliated in synagogue life, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. STAR's recent Rabbinic rab·bin·i·cal also rab·bin·ic adj. Of, relating to, or characteristic of rabbis. [From obsolete rabbin, rabbi, from French, from Old French rabain, probably from Aramaic Leadership Survey. Herring says, "Synaplex provides concrete steps for synagogues to turn their outreach and retention hopes into real synagogue growth, affiliation, and participation." For additional information about the January 19-20 Bay Area Synaplex including a detailed schedule of events or to speak with representatives at the participating synagogues, please contact Jacqueline Shields at (212) 752-8338 or jshields@psbpr.com. About STAR STAR (Synagogues: Transformation and Renewal) promotes Jewish renewal Jewish Renewal is a new religious movement in Judaism which endeavors to reinvigorate modern Judaism with mystical, Hasidic, musical and meditative practices. Overview through congregational innovation and leadership development and is a philanthropic partnership of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation and The Samuel Bronfman Samuel Bronfman, CC (February 27, 1889 – July 10, 1971) founded Distillers Corporation Limited and a Canadian family dynasty the Bronfman family. Early life Foundation. STAR programs include the Synaplex(TM)Initiative, a flexible format for enabling individuals and families to celebrate Jewish life in the realms of prayer, study and social and cultural programs during Shabbat in the synagogue. PEER (Professional Education for Excellence in Rabbis) focuses on executive leadership, communication and practical skills for non-profit management in a year-long program that helps newer rabbis shape the future as spiritual and organizational leaders. From Good to Great, funded by the Lasko Family Foundation of Philadelphia, helps veteran rabbis rediscover Re`dis`cov´er v. t. 1. To discover again. Verb 1. rediscover - discover again; "I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child" their passions and develop new ones, while helping them hone their leadership skills. About the Goldman Fund: Since its establishment in 1951 by San Francisco philanthropists and civic leaders Richard and Rhoda Goldman, the Goldman Fund has contributed more than a half-billion dollars to a variety of charitable causes in San Francisco, as well as nationally and internationally. The Fund supports programs that focus on improving the quality of life in the San Francisco Bay Area, the environment and Jewish affairs. For more information see www.goldmanfund.org. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Media are invited to attend the various events and interviews can be arranged with rabbis, lay leaders and congregants. |
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