Relational Judaism Initiative: Relational Judaism in Action: Check-In, Check-Out, Hang-Out
Introduction: Relational Judaism can happen anywhere and any time at TAA. Check-In, Check-Out, Hang-Out is a new initiative that offers three different ways for Temple members to connect during either a live or a Zoom meeting. People attend Temple and committee meetings to work on events, programs, services. But, they are also looking for meaningful experiences with other Temple members. These techniques can be used to both build relationships and increase participation at meetings.
“Meetings" cover a broad spectrum, such as a Program Committee Meeting, a knitting class, a book group, a Finance Committee Meeting or any other gathering of a group of TAA members. This simple initiative, Check-In, Check-Out, Hang-Out, gives members an opportunity to share something about themselves and to connect. Leaders can decide which of these techniques to use at their meeting. As Ron Wolfson, says in his book Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community, people will come to TAA for programs but they will stay for relationships.