Through a unique translation of Jonah, adult students came to understand different aspects of the story.  We considered the role it plays as prophecy, as parody, and what it is meant to teach us about the nature of God.

When Shavuot falls on Shabbat during Memorial Day weekend, how do we pass the day?
With a communal celebration, opportunities for learning, and time shared in fun and games! 

When COVID-19 hit our communities, many of us turned to technology.  The Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami used it as an opportunity to advance its offerings to all congregations, but particularly those who did not have an extensive clergy staff and resources.  Through programs like Selichot Night Live, Rabbis living around the world were able to share their Torah with the broader Conservative/Masorti community.

All materials were prepared and advertised in both English and Spanish.  Sessions were taught in English with live translation into Spanish, Hebrew, and Portuguese.

During the COVID-19 pandemic closures, synagogues had to reinvent the High Holidays to meet the needs of their communities.  The Rabbis at Adath Israel chose to take their Livestream online with a unique website that would give members access to resources for all ages.

From Elul through Sukkot, this website served as the location through which families could access programming in real time or retroactively, and engage with their Adath Israel community even with social distancing.