The Spirituality of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community Book

	Studying synagogues : the genesis of synagogue 2000	2
	The transformation of American Judaism	7
	A new kind of Aliyah	11
	What are the major challenges facing synagogues today?	13
	Why don't most Jews enjoy synagogue?	17
	Rethinking spirituality	20
	The spirituality of welcoming : the view from the summit	24
	The synagogue 2000 theory of synagogue transformation	27
	How to transform a synagogue : strategies for effecting change	27
	What values should guide us as we seek to change?	36
	Features of the synagogue 2000 process of synagogue transformation	39
	Synagogue 2000 becomes synagogue 3000	43
	Adopting the synagogue 2000 transformation process : you can do it!	44
	Welcoming ambience	45
	What does Jewish tradition teach us about hospitality?	45
	Why is hospitality so important for synagogues?	50
	The radical hospitality experts : Chabad and the megachurches	52
	Emergent congregations : redefining hospitality	54
	How synagogues can provide quality service : learning from the corporate world	54
	Giving the synagogue a more welcoming face : the importance of greeting	62
	How can the synagogue be a more welcoming space?	70
	The art of dealing with difficult people	78
	Welcoming worship	83
	Researching welcoming worship in churches	84
	Researching welcoming worship in synagogues	89
	Using music to transform the synagogue experience	96
	The spiritual message	110
	Welcoming during worship	116
	Other ways to enhance worship	123
	Empowering the worship team	133
	The transformation of synagogue worship	138
	Welcoming membership	143
	Rethinking membership	143
	Recruiting new members	148
	The culture of dues	158
	Welcoming new members	170
	Deepening the connectedness of all members to the sacred community	179
	Structure, staffing, and funding for growth	194
	Broadcasting the message	197
	In gratitude	199
	Action guide for congregational leaders	203