Dear Webmasters:
A recent update to Themify has changed the way you can set up an accordion module. The module now allows you to drop any other module type (eg. text, slider or social media feed) inside the accordion panels. With the ability to drop any module, apply styling, and select grids, you can design accordions for any layout.
Your website's homepage is arguably the most important page you'll create. It's where most visitors will enter your site and decide whether they will explore further. A well-designed homepage establishes your synagogue's voice and mission, welcomes new users, and guides them to take further action. Here are five tips for designing your homepage.
People often scan web pages rather than read them carefully. They look for content that is interesting, act on it, and move on. Follow these best practices for making your content scannable.
It's hard to believe summer is almost over and the High Holidays will be here soon. Rosh HaShanah starts on October 2.
ReformJudaism.org has many articles, recipes, and blogs to help you plan your High Holiday programming. You can include links to this content on your website or social media account and repost it online or in print with a link and attribution.
Make sure your profile shows whether you offer services for non-members so we can include your congregation in promotions. To update your profile, visit the Reform Movement Marketplace. This will also help your members; if they are traveling, they can request seating at a nearby congregation with the High Holiday seating reciprocity form.
The URJ offers ecards to send to congregants. There are different cards to choose from, and they can be customized with a blessing, video, or recipe.
The URJ and Secure Community Network (SCN) have partnered to create a suite of safety and security resources ahead of the High Holidays, which includes on-demand resources, one-on-one support, access to best practices, and consultations with leading security experts. Learn more.
Don't forget to use the communications and RJ Web Builder groups in the Tent to share resources, ask questions and connect with other webmasters.
Help me congratulate the congregations whose sites have recently gone live via RJ Web Builder 3.0 (a full list is on the help site):
Temple Israel, West Lafayette, IN
Temple Beth El, Flint MI
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Rochester, MN
Temple Emanuel, Gastonia, NC
Joel Emerman
Senior Website Manager
jemerman@urj.org
212.452.6579 (Central Time)
Creating Unlimited Subrows in Themify Builder
When setting up rows/columns, you can now add an unlimited number of subrows. Each subrow can have its own grid options and styling, allowing you to create more flexible, complex layouts.
Seach Engine Optimization (SEO)
SEO is key to improving your website's visibility by making it easier for search engines like Google or Bing to find your site. Review this tutorial to see why it's so important and learn how you can optimize your own site.
Assess Your Board’s Performance
The URJ's Board Self-Assessment Tool helps congregational board members evaluate governance, leadership, crisis management, and more! After your assessment, a mentor will help you craft an action plan. To learn more, check out our information sheet or contact benchmarking@urj.org. Take the Assessment.
Discounted Zoom Licenses Available in the URJ Marketplace
Join over 110 congregations that have purchased Zoom licenses directly from the URJ Marketplace and enjoy enterprise-level functionality at a significant discount. Learn more.
Every Voice, Every Vote 2024
Join our nonpartisan campaign to ensure all voters have an equal say in decisions that impact their lives. Learn more.
Submit a Congregational Ethics Code
The URJ encourages every congregation to adopt an ethics code that outlines appropriate behavior and is offering resources to help congregations create their own codes. Join the 124 congregations that have submitted ethics codes so far!
"Grow a Good Citizen" Activity Books
Each of our free activity books feature content from Highlights Magazine that reflects key Jewish values. Download your copies today!
Is your congregation hosting a gathering or program that's open to the public? Submit it to the Reform Movement calendar.
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