Since its inception in 1993, Sulam has trained over 706 congregational presidents. We are proud to offer two locations for synagogue leaders who have recently been elected president or vice president who plan to serve as president within the next one or two years. In the Torah we are told that Jacob dreamed of a Sulam (ladder). Today, the challenge of the Sulam represents an opportunity. With faith in God, dedication in Torah Study, Mitzvah Observance, and the Synagogue, we are encouraging the development of new Synagogue Leadership. Ensure the continuity of Conservative Judaism in your synagogue by sending your leaders.

At Sulam you will learn to…
• Build your membership…Retain your current members
• Develop a quality board of trustees
• Determine the characteristics of synagogue leaders
• Strengthen your ability to focus committees on their goals
• Motivate volunteers to step forward
• Write a synagogue mission statement
• Build a positive lay-professional team
• Implement change in the synagogue with less tension
• Study Jewish views on leadership in the Torah and Talmud
• Develop programs with "Mitzvah Motivation."
• Solve situations and problems by networking with other leaders
• Introduce successful programs in your congregation
• Involve members in Jewish living at home through the synagogue
• Become a confident synagogue, community, Conservative Jewish role model

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Click here for a copy of the SULAM 2007 brochure.

Contact Seaboard Region Asst. Executive Director Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak at 301/230-0801 ext 2 to learn about the generous subsidies available to Seaboard Region participants.