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We would love more regular opportunities to connect with our regional cohorts, and doing learning that connects us with other regions & cities. (like the Chanukah learning program)

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How a job can look different at different temples

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Individual connections are important. There is a feeling of an insular group in ARJE, which can be overwhelming when it comes to conferences. The work can be isolating if you're in a smaller place and walking into a room of a bunch of educators can be a lot for a first experience.

It might be nice to do more local gatherings with regularity to create connections, like Chanukah.

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Looks like a decent number of folks struggle to get the financial or supervisory support they need to fully participate

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A lot of similarities in knowing you are not alone, Sunday mornings are a relatable experience for many of us

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Do people join ARJE because they work at reform synagogues or went to HUC and their jobs pay their dues, or because of some other compellign reasons?

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there is a big divide between people who work in a congregational setting and those who work in other jewish settings. I like that ARJE tries to do outreach for both sides of the scale

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Most people share an interest of being a part of a network of like-minded.

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there is a genuine desire for a supportive and professional group

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During the school year it feels like what I do is so specific and unique, and then I go to the AG and everyone does the same thing - it's kind of crazy and cool.

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I'm Jewish, Israeli and American.

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I am a musician and songwriter, but not a Cantor.

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To feel connected and meet others who are facing the same challenges.

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a terribly toxic work environment where board members are valued more than staff

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Get my RS Accredited. I hope they will bring it again to help us keep a high level standards.

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Experts helping w/ Curriculum building

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I am known and feel appreciated for who I am

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like-minded people with a shared passion

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cost of ARJE annual gatherings and no PD budget

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More support from my direct supervisor

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Not getting along with coworkers due to temple politics

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i'm doing work that i'm passionate about

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The time commitment outside of the office, the inconsistent days off, having to constantly ask for comp time

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Balancing the difference between knowledge on a topic and belief/opinions on a topic when teaching. Especially with the I/P conflict currently

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I completely agree with the "capacity to ask for a sabbatical"! This seems to be a given with clergy, but educators desperately need this as well!

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the support of wonderful colleagues

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this year's Yom Chadash theme

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i don't know the answer to why something is happening in ARJE (e.g. partnering with ECE=RJ on Yom chadash)

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feel supported by and connected to colleagues

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i'm tapped/invited to do something

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have the capacity to ask for a Sabbatical!

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offering explicit value to non-congregational educators (as in last year's REDI-themed gathering)

celebrating the differences that make us unique and special

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A lot of time goes by between activities.

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When I've been to the AG, many of the melodies are different from the ones we sing on the West Coast, so I feel a bit disoriented.

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I work directly with my teachers to bring a vision to life

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I agree with others here that sometimes ARJE feels sort of insular and hard to navigate how to get more involved and part of the bigger vision.

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facebook group & annual gatherings

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with professionals such as myself.

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I'm introduced to new content and resources

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Everyone is sharing truthfully and honestly

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working remotely - makes in-person gatherings really special

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Feel supported, connected, seen, heard, understood.

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People who are similar to me in opperation and schedule

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professional colleagues from former life in Federation world

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Meeting more than once a year.

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My supervisor says she doesn't want me to miss work for calls and conferences

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i get asked to share my skills/talents in service of the organization

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More respect and recognition from our ED

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ARJE

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Being asked and I understand the time commitment involved.

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Support for anyone who has to juggle in-office politics (which is most congregations)

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When abbreviations and specific things from the past are referred to that I don't know about.

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my place in the org as I have transitioned from being a congregational educator to a camping professional

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Ice skating - balance is important. Sometimes we fall and other times we are upright and doing "tricks".

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I am a Jew that does not believe in God

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travel to Israel (but not right now)

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Timing

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it makes people happy

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More than just name location and goofy question as a mixer for all events and meetings (something I am personally trying to work on)... more activities that really get people talking

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Someone recognizes me from and says hello

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I get to learn from colleagues

I get to build connections with new colleagues

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doing work in different organizations and ways, holding different identieies

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leaders in program and content areas such as ECJE

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Help gather educators who want to be creative and innovative and push towards more cutting edge work

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Support during contracting

Budgeting

Navigating synagogue/organizational systems

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my supervisor

ARJE colleagues

ChARJE! (Chicago chapter of ARJE)

ARJE facebook group

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Small groups of shared interest such as when we were thinking about merging the Religious School with another school.

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A stipend for leadership roles to feel like I am able to allocate more of my time towards it

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I feel that I can be recognized for my work without having the letters that our movement looks for.

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Being super creative and having the capacity and resources to implement!

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support to educators who are truly STRUGGLING with their clergy partners. when they are also members it can be difficult to navigate when/where those conversations are appropriate.

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It is helpful to know others have shared experiences

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They don't have to do their work in a bubble

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Learn new ideas, best practices, network

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It feels like most conversations are solely focused on running schools - and I wonder how that can be expanded.

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some things seem obvious but not to everyone.

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Cricket... not everyone gets it but those who do love it!

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The skiing with all the bumps

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One on one mentorship or partnership with other synagogue educators to share experiences and offer advice/support. Listen to each other and share ideas.

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triathlon

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During the height of COVID

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Large groups of insiders at the conference

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An affinity group for neurodivergent professionals

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I don't always know what the time commitment entails. Also, at times, it feels that the people who are in lead positions already know each other and it is not easy to fit in.

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I recognize folks around me. I very much appreciated the outreach when I first joined and attended my first conference. Once I had done that I know I can always find a friendly face - even if I don't know someone well.

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other commitments at my workplace

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I don't know anyone

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Feel connected to a bigger group

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Finances with getting to in person experiences

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I have the opportunity to have a leadership role

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raise the standard for my role in the field

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People who took different paths to get to their positions

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Feel like there are others who understand

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Feel connected and supported.

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My opinion is requested

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more hours in the day

a fair salary

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I miss webinars when I don't read my emails.

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Doing activities that promote discussion.

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People of different races, ethnicities, genders, sizes, ages, values, job levels (employers and employees)

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many voices recognized and represented