We have collected various pieces of advice and guidance that may be helpful for communities and individuals to help connect virtually, support each other from afar, and build community in alternative ways.
Click on the pink text to download or be redirected to information that we hope will be useful.
If you think anything is missing please email ebulletin@liberaljudaism.org.
Click on the pink text to download or be redirected to information that we hope will be useful.
If you think anything is missing please email ebulletin@liberaljudaism.org.
Each week Liberal Judaism will be hosting an online briefing for community leaders on a range of topics including how to live stream sessions and services.
The meeting will provide a forum where the senior leadership team of Liberal Judaism can update you about the steps being taking to resource your communities and answer as many questions as possible regarding provision.
If you are the rabbi, chair, or Covid-19 lead for a Liberal community and would like to join these briefings please contact Rafe Thurstance.
The meeting will provide a forum where the senior leadership team of Liberal Judaism can update you about the steps being taking to resource your communities and answer as many questions as possible regarding provision.
If you are the rabbi, chair, or Covid-19 lead for a Liberal community and would like to join these briefings please contact Rafe Thurstance.
Many communities already have great systems in place to help support vulnerable members of the community. Here are some examples, suggestions, and tips for different ways to identify and help those who may need additional support.
Inclusive & accessible events/activities - JWeb
Free community befriending service - JW3
Setting up befriending service - Volunteer Now
Befriending Good Practice Guides (online) - Befriending Networks
Telephone trees / lists / messaging groups - Examples from LJ & RJ communities
Paperweight - Jewish community’s citizens advice bureau
Kindness postcards
Advice for carers - Jami
Domestic violence & abuse support - Jewish Women's Aid
Advice and guidance on how to use different technologies to stream services, run workshops, and stay connected.
Live streaming advice for synagogues - Leo Mindel (NPLS)
Introduction to Zoom Meetings
Tips & tricks for creating community on Zoom - Rev. Abby Mohaupt
Tools, Tips, and How-Tos for Livestreaming and Other Virtual Gatherings - URJ
Movement worship streaming webinar - URJ & CCAR [Requires you to create a free account]
Adult education & experiential learning for adults in an online setting - URJ, HUC-JIR, ARJE & PEP-RJ [Requires you to create a free account]
7 creative ways to gather virtually - URJ
10 critical insights for successful online gatherings - eJewishPhilantrophy
Resources for moving your work online - Facilitators for Pandemic Response group
Information and guidance for community leaders
Collated advice for Jewish charities on responding to Covid-19 - Jewish Leadership Council
Coronavirus advice - The Board of Deputies of British Jews
Advice for UK employers - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
How to navigate congregational leadership in an unprecedented time - URJ
Questions for your congregation to consider - URJ [Requires you to create a free account]
Strategies for ongoing Jewish learning in a time of Coronavirus - URJ [Requires you to create a free account]
Conversation guides - URJ & Ask Big Questions
Judaism under quarantine: Helpful content to share with congregants - URJ
- Resource Centre - Helping the Jewish Community into Employment