Synagogue 3000 Information

Synagogue 3000 is the successor organization to Synagogue 2000 (S2K), a groundbreaking national, not-for-profit institute that was dedicated to revitalizing and re-energizing synagogue life in North America. S2K's mission was to work collaboratively with synagogues of all denominations to realize the power of sacred community through a transforming process of prayer, study, and social justice that blends authentic Jewish values and knowledge with the best practices of modern organization development. S2K implemented its mission through the create of cohorts, or groups, of synagogues which embarked on 3-year journeys of transformation during which teams of synagogue professionals and lay leaders participated in: Conferences: at which teams experienced innovative models of community, prayer, study, music, dance, and sacred space. Curriculum: through which teams grew in knowledge, and experimented with new models of synagogue life by studying Jewish texts and engaging in provocative discussions and exercises. Change Management: by which teams worked toward their goals with the help of team building, group dynamics, leadership training, and other recognized organization development processes. In addition, S2K had a Consulting Services Division which created customized programs for individual congregations.