Becoming a Congregation of Learners: Learning as a Key to Revitalizing Congregational Life (Book)
Isa Aron, Author.  Woodstock, VT: Jewish Lights Publishing, 2000.

Dr. Isa Aron, professor of Jewish Education at Hebrew Union College, asserts that in many communities, synagogues are transforming themselves into houses of learning where adults, as well as children, may pursue a deeper understanding of their faith.

Delving more deeply into Torah and other texts, they have embarked upon inter-generational learning as part of, or instead of, the traditional religious school. But this kind of transformation requires lay and clergy leadership, ongoing congregational participation, and grass roots support.

Becoming a Congregation of Learners instructs readers in how to go about transforming a synagogue into a congregation of learners. Beginning with an assessment of who should be involved in the process, Aron creates a clear vision of what the congregation may wish to accomplish. She proceeds through each step required to implement this vision, but emphasizes that a great deal of time, patience, and dedication may be needed.

Case studies, sample meeting agendas, recommended study resources, and reproducible hand-outs make this book a complete resource for leaders of learning congregations or leaders wishing to include more learning in congregational life.

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