At USCJ Convention, Rabbi Noa Kushner, the founding rabbi of The Kitchen, spoke about lessons that synagogues can learn from her experience creating a dynamic religious start-up in San Francisco. We created a study packet with the text of Rabbi Kushner’s talk paired with discussion questions you can use with your kehilla leadership. Her remarks will challenge and inspire, and signal the emerging future that synagogues need to embrace.
Torah in the Streets – Study Materials from Rabbi Noa Kushner
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