Jewish Outreach, Engagement and Leadership

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The Next Step For Active, Enthusiastic Jews

JOLT

Jewish Outreach Leadership Training

 
So Many Jews Are Still Wandering

 

JOLT is for those who are deeply involved in Jewish life, wherever it may be.

 

JOLT Leaders, from left: Rabbi Efraim Davidson, Director; Cory Shaw; Mel Gorowitz; Andrea Appel, JOLT Chair; Batia Allen, Steering Committee; Tal Frank
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If you are
  • A Frequent Flyer at your synagogue, or
  • A regular volunteer with a Jewish organization, and
  • Actively engaged in Jewish life at home, and
  • Comfortable making new friends
then you are a candidate for JOLT
 
Be Part of the Solution

JOLT is a two-year program in which the JOLT Leaders

  • Connect with non-affiliated Jews
  • Provide free materials of interest
  • Offer a friendly and personal escort into the Jewish community
  • Respectfully inspire through example and leadership positive Jewish engagement


Filling Your Well
As part of the JOLT Program, Leaders participate in a two-year adult Jewish education course.  DoJewish is proud to partner with the Florence Melton Mini-School and the Atlanta Scholars Kollel.  A special thread which deals with issues of assimilation and engagement is incorporated into the curriculum.

JOLT begins in August 
We are now accepting applications to the program.  For information or to recommend someone for the program,  Click Here to send an email or call the DoJewish office at 404-271-1102.

Assimilation by the Numbers

120,000
Number of Jews in Atlanta

70
Percentage of Atlanta Jews who are unaffiliated

36,000
Number of Jews who are affiliated

80
Percentage of affiliated Jews who are un-engaged

7200
Number of actively engaged Jews in Atlanta

50,000
Number of Jews worldwide lost yearly due to assimilation and negative birth rate

 

 

 
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