You are invited to attend our "So You Think You Know How to Greet" workshop brought to you by the Union for Reform Judaism’s Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) team. It’s more important than ever that we affirm Jews from all backgrounds; this includes LGBTQ+ identifying Jews, Jews of Color, interfaith families, people with disabilities, Jews with various body sizes, ages, ethnic backgrounds, and other often underrepresented groups. 

Effective greeters can create a congregational culture of inclusivity and belonging for Jews from all backgrounds who enter our doors, whether they’re members, prospective members, or visitors. Conversely, lack of a greeting, or the wrong kind of greeting, can unintentionally marginalize individuals and families and signal the exact opposite of what we are aiming to communicate.

Come join us for this workshop, where we will engage in some simple education around creating an inclusive community from the very beginning. Our facilitators for this call will be Rachel Hall (she/her) and Yolanda Savage Narva (she/her). This is an interactive workshop, and participants should come prepared to engage. This is a 90-minute live session and with the goal of creating a brave and vulnerable space, will not be recorded. We encourage you to share this registration far and wide with your networks, as the information shared in this workshop is applicable in all spaces and communities. 

Once you complete the registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail including the Zoom link.  If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Hall at RHall@urj.org.

Date: May 6th, 2025
1-2:30 PM ET