...only interdenominational, synagogue-based organization of its kind in all of North America.
With over 120 dues paying member congregations, the Synagogue Council -- a joint venture of the Union for Reform Judaism (Northeast Council), United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (New England Region), Orthodox, and Reconstructionist congregations in Massachusetts -- is a successful 25-year experiment in community-building.
Please take a look around and contact us directly for further information. We also provide an opportunity for you to donate to the Council to support its ongoing valuable activities.
UPCOMING AT SCM
Click on the appropriate photo (below) to learn more about these exciting programs.
13th Annual Klal Yisrael Shabbaton -- August 6-8, 2010 Join us at our Annual Unity Shabbaton at the Holiday Inn in Tewksbury, MA. We feature three distinguished rabbinic speakers, great food, inspirational Tefilah and Zemirot, fun and fellowship... |
Attend the 24th Annual Unity Mission to NYC - October 24-25, 2010. Join leaders and students from Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Orthodox and independent congregations from throughout Massachusetts for a transformational experience… |
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Synagogue-of-the-MonthOur Featured Member synagogue for July 2010 is Temple Hillel Bnai Torah of West Roxbury. We are pleased to recognize the synagogue in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Read on for details about Temple Hillel Bnai Torah. |
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MAKE YOUR SYNAGOGUE GREEN!
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| The Synagogue Council is proud to support the Boston chapter of COEJL, The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, in a statewide initiative to "pledge" to "green" synagogues in Massachusetts. Click here for details. |
Canfei Nesharim, the leader of a Torah-based environmental movement, makes a connection between traditional Jewish sources and modern environmental issues and promotes ongoing dialogue about our Torah responsibility to protect the environment. Click here to view a weekly drash on the environment, entitled Eitz Chayim Hee: A Torah Commentary for Environmental Learning and Action.
Parsha Commentaries
IN THE NEWS!
Synagogue "Affiliation and Engagement" Report
Following a year of deliberations, SCM's Task Force on Affiliation & Engagement presented its final report to the Synagogue Council Board in early June 2010, with a follow-up email letter and attachment to member congregations. The report, not meant to be all-encompassing but certainly an attempt to look at many important aspects of the engagement landscape, is a work-in-progress and SCM welcomes your comments and suggestions.
Rabbis, Presidents and Administrators are urged to share this report with your Board and Membership/Outreach Committees, both electronically and in person, and to use it as a tool to enhance your congregation's Affiliation & Engagement work. If you would like members of the Task Force to make a presentation to your leadership, or to facilitate a visioning process some time in the coming year, please let us know. The report can be accessed here.
CEO of the OU speaks at Birnbaum Lecture
