1. A Journey of Jewish Leadership Development and Personal Growth Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY

2. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 900 Family Conservative Congregation Strong 56 year history Education at its forefront 2003 – Strategic Assessment at synagogue Need to explore alternative models of education 2004 – Began Re-Imagine Project

3. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Went from 3 day/week to2 days/week – 5 hours ADDED Twice monthly Shabbat Family Study plus Mishpacha Service (one Friday Night, one Shabbat morning) Monthly Family Tikun Olam Project

4. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Parents, as a result of their involvement in Shabbat Family Study began to look at their own Jewish learning Parents began to ask questions about home ritual and observance. Parents seeking to become greater part of TBS community.

5. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 17 Morei Derech selected – 7 couples, 3 individuals Year of study and training under guidance of Senior Rabbi, Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning

6. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Year 1 Curriculum 4 pillars to curriculum 1.Shabbat 2.Holidays 3.The Mitzvah Curriculum 4.Methodologies – Life Coaching, Practical Applications

7. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Year 1 Findings 1.Creation of intense learning community 2.Group shared Shabbat, holiday and life cycle events together. 3.People seek out relationships 4.People crave community 5.People do see themselves on a journey.

8. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Identification of Dorshei Derech – Pursuers of the Path – in final recruitment stages. Dorshei Derech Classes Sunday Mornings Twice each month – once with Morei Derech, once on their own Morei Derech Classes - twice each month, once with Dorshei Derech, once on their own. Dorshei Derech curriculum reflective of Morei Derech curriculum – more instruction if needed. Shared experiences – Shabbat, holiday and tikun olam projects

9. Legacy Heritage Conference Call September 8, 2009 Relationships are critical – will lead to future involvement Creation of a cadre of vision driven potential leaders. Creation of Community will keep people engaged and involved. In speaking with “seasoned” congregants – all wish they had a “guide” in the beginning. Very powerful mode of learning.