Voices of Big Tent Judaism
Putting our Principles into Practice |
Volume 4, High Holiday Edition |
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Volume 3, June-July 2009 Big Tent Judaism Principle #9, Enlist Active Members for Outreach Energize the "inside" for the mission of outreach by training and sensitizing our most active members to create a warmer and friendlier community for those on the "outside"; bridge the growing divide between engaged and unengaged Jewish individuals and households. Professional spotlight on Lisa Apfelberg, Outreach Coordinator for Austin, TX |
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Volume 2, March-April 2009 Big Tent Judaism Principle #8, Creat Partnerships Collaborate with other Jewish organizations across institutional and denominational lines, because individual organizations cannot be all things to all people; Outreach works best as a community wide effort. Big Tent Judaism introduces a new Passover ritual for Inclusion: Adding a fifth cup of wine for the newcomer. |
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Volume 1, February 2009 Big Tent Judaism Principle #2, Celebrate Diversity Celebrate the diversity of today's Jewish individuals and households; leave behind assumptions about what Jews 'look like' and how families are configured. Guest article on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender inclusion by Gregg Drinkwater, Executive Director of Jewish Mosaic |