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"With that said, I do noe want to know

of any of my members' financial sima.


tions. I want to rreu everyone as equals." On Your Own Path?
The Temple also has a variecy of Here Are Some Tips for the Synagogue Shopper
paymeneoptions, induding a young adult
sector, Temple Young Professionals. Synagogue membership directors, as well as prospective members them-
selves, offer these tips as you look to affiliate:
according [Q Marc Jacobson, executive
director. If prospective members only • Shop before you buy. Go to other events before you attend Shabbat serv-
ask, they will most likely find that most ices, such as an open house or prospective member dinner. "The most
congregations do so, as well, he adds. fun is at the mixers," says synagogue shopper lIana Roth, "where it is more
"So often people are jaded relaxed and you are more likely to meet others who are in the same boat
because of the cost issue," he says. ____ as.you."
"We want [Q anract a diversity of
members who feelcomfortable with our • "Pick a shul that matches your philosophy not only on Judaism, but on

congregation. " life," says Jack Lockspeiser, executive director of Congregation Beth Jacob,

Thar is the ultimate goal of those


m inq get to know the congregants' views to see how well they mesh
ith your own.
on the road to affiliation: being com.
fonable within the community, with. • listen to word~of.mouth, comments from other prospective members,
in a congregation, within Judaism. as well as current congregants.
And for those who have already found
their synagogue, there's nothing sweet.
er than the sense of belonging. ,IMake an attempt to get to know the rabbi," says Kim Cohen, member-
"The most imponant thing I hip director of Congregation Ariel, which might mean scheduling a time
wanted out of a synagoguewas the com. to.do your own interview with him or her. "Don't be shy."
munity," says Susan Grunwald of
Congregation B'nai Docot. "They call It m~y be helpful to jOin a synagogue located near your home, to ensure
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it a congregation because it is a com. " you will visit more often than if you have a long commute .• R.J.N.

municy of people." •
"

Increasing the number of people who have a vested interest in


the successand safety of their neighborhood is the foundation
for a safer community - for everyone.

Visit unitedwayatlanta.org to find out why resident-led


safety initiatives and home ownership in targeted neighbor-
hoods are key to our community's plan for a stronger, safer
metro Atlanta .

36 • atlanta jewish life july/august 2002



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