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Ron Wolfson, author of Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community (and many other awesome books -- that's just the one most central to this conversation!), joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about the ways in which Judaism might be more powerful, if Jewish communities prioritized relationships over programs. He also offers some strategies for how we might take positive steps in that direction.To access full shownotes for this episode, click here. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! You can also buy Judaism Unbound merch (hoodies! stickers! mugs! So much more!) by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/store.

<a href="http://drronwolfson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Wolfson</a>, author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/relational-judaism-using-the-power-of-relationships-to-transform-the-jewish-community/9781580236669" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community</a> (and many <a href="http://www.jewishlights.com/page/category/ron_wolfson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">other awesome books</a> -- that's just the one most central to this conversation!), joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about the ways in which Judaism might be more powerful, if Jewish communities prioritized relationships over programs. He also offers some strategies for how we might take positive steps in that direction.To access <a href="https://www.judaismunbound.com/podcast/episode-347-ron-wolfson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full shownotes</a> for this episode, <a href="https://www.judaismunbound.com/podcast/episode-347-ron-wolfson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. If you're enjoying <a href="https://www.judaismunbound.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judaism Unbound</a>, please <a href="https://www.judaismunbound.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">help us keep things going</a> with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. <a href="https://www.judaismunbound.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!</a> You can also buy Judaism Unbound merch (hoodies! stickers! mugs! So much more!) by heading to <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/4772bdea-a72e-4ec8-8413-c999181d4002/shows/e23ce2d1-c35b-4eea-a964-27f9bd1251dd/episodes/c99b2ecd-7de6-4c7a-b15a-49cd032c55ad/www.judaismunbound.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JudaismUnbound.com/store</a>.

Episode 347: Relational Judaism - Ron Wolfson

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Dr. Ron Wolfson about the midwest, family, Relational Judaism, and effective strategies for cultivating meaningful Jewish relationships.   

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Dr. Ron Wolfson about the midwest, family, Relational Judaism, and effective strategies for cultivating meaningful Jewish relationships.

18 Questions, Episode 6: Dr. Ron Wolfson

"It’s all about relationships,” says Dr. Wolfson. From Chabad to Disney, Dr. Wolfson explores how synagogues can build stronger ties within their communities.Ron Wolfson, Ph.D. is the Fingerhut Professor of Education in the Graduate Center for Education. He joined the AJU faculty in 1975 as an Acting Professor. During his 40-plus year career at AJU, he has served as Director of the Education Department, founding Director of the Whizin Center for the Jewish Future, Director of the Ramah Academy, Dean of the Fingerhut School of Education, Special Assistant to the President, and Vice President of the University. Dr. Wolfson is a frequent scholar-in-residence for synagogues and communities, speaking on a wide range of topics in Jewish life, co-founder of Synagogue 3000 with Rabbi Larry Hoffman, and a pioneer in the field of Jewish family education. He is the author of fourteen books on Jewish life, including Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community and The Best Boy in the United States of America: A Memoir of Blessings and Kisses (both Jewish Lights imprints from Turner Publishing).

"It’s all about relationships,” says Dr. Wolfson. From Chabad to Disney, Dr. Wolfson explores how synagogues can build stronger ties within their communities. Ron Wolfson, Ph.D. is the Fingerhut Professor of Education in the Graduate Center for Education. He joined the AJU faculty in 1975 as an Acting Professor. During his 40-plus year career at AJU, he has served as Director of the Education Department, founding Director of the Whizin Center for the Jewish Future, Director of the Ramah Academy, Dean of the Fingerhut School of Education, Special Assistant to the President, and Vice President of the University. Dr. Wolfson is a frequent scholar-in-residence for synagogues and communities, speaking on a wide range of topics in Jewish life, co-founder of Synagogue 3000 with Rabbi Larry Hoffman, and a pioneer in the field of Jewish family education. He is the author of fourteen books on Jewish life, including Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community and The Best Boy in the United States of America: A Memoir of Blessings and Kisses (both Jewish Lights imprints from Turner Publishing).

Dr. Ron Wolfson: Relational Judaism