2020 Faith Communities Today (FACT) Synagogue Report

Welcome to the website of resources developed during Synagogue 2000/3000’s twenty-year run as a catalyst for excellence in synagogue life.
Interesting article, and I wonder if the Base folks know that they're following Chabad's model?! I think that's a good thing.
I wonder though, why the all or nothing model? Why do alternatives like Base have to replace synagogues? There is certainly a place for Moishe House and Base. AND there is a place for synagogues. Each needs to learn from the other and co-exist.
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New Report Explores the Health of American Synagogues
faithcommunitiestoday.org
A new report from the Synagogue Studies Institute, our Jewish partner in the Faith Communities Today (FACT) initiative, explores the… morewww.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/rise-of-online-synagogue ... See MoreSee Less

The Rise of the Online Synagogue
www.tabletmag.com
What it may mean for the future of American Judaism
forward.com/culture/484274/chabad-lubavitch-reform-am-shalom-virtual-judaism-metaverse-jewish/
The data says the answer is "yes"
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Are virtual minyans and avatar rabbis the future of Judaism?
forward.com
Some Reform and Orthodox Jews are finding a place to practice their religion in the Metaverse. Could a virtual Passover celebration be far off?
Is a Great Resignation brewing for pastors? (the answer is 'no,' a great resignation for clergy is not supported by the data)
I love data!
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Is a Great Resignation brewing for pastors?
religionnews.com
(RNS) — If there is a mass exodus, it's likely not the pandemic alone that burned clergy out.