Saturday Mornings at Kol Rinah

The Ritual Committee would like your input regarding Shabbat morning services and programming at Kol Rinah. In the following survey, please let us know what you value most about our Saturday morning services and what other kinds of programming you would like to see on Shabbat mornings. Thanks in advance for your help as we envision the future of Shabbat at Kol Rinah!

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* 1. How often did you/your family typically attend Saturday morning services before the COVID pandemic (to the best of your recollection)?

Most weeks

About once a month

3-6 times a year

Once or twice a year

Very infrequently

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* 2. How often have you/your family attended Saturday morning services in person at Kol Rinah in the past year (to the best of your recollection)? [please select only one]

Most weeks

Once or twice a month

3-6 times a year

Once or twice

Not at all

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* 3. How often have you/your family live-streamed Saturday morning services at Kol Rinah in the past year (to the best of your recollection)? [please select only one]

Most weeks

About once a month

3-6 times a year

Once or twice

Not at all

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* 4. Rank in order any important factors that would inspire you/your family to come to Kol Rinah in person on a given Saturday morning. Mark as "N/A" any factors that are not relevant to your decision.

Family/kids/tot service option

N/A

Special programming after services

N/A

Opportunity to meet up with friends or an interest group

N/A

Outdoor service option, weather permitting

N/A

Attending the main Saturday-morning service

N/A

Childcare availability

N/A

Later start & end time

N/A

Parking availability

N/A

Earlier start & end time

N/A

Alternative Saturday-morning services or programs (e.g. yoga, text study, new music)

N/A

Dropping or changing pre-registration for services

N/A

Ride or other transportation to shul

N/A

Kiddush after services

N/A

Other (please specify in next question)

N/A

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* 5. Is there another factor, a worry, or a logistical issue we can help alleviate so that you/your family can join us more often on Saturday mornings?

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* 6. Rank in order the factors that you find attractive about Kol Rinah’s main Saturday morning service. Mark as "N/A" any factors that are not relevant to your decision.

Socializing with friends

N/A

Traditional Hebrew prayers

N/A

Children & youth leading/participating in parts of the service

N/A

Learning opportunities

N/A

Congregants leading/participating in parts of the service

N/A

Rabbinic sermon

N/A

Singing together

N/A

Recognition of life-cycle events (birthdays, anniversaries, yahrzeits, etc.)

N/A

Other (please specify in next question)

N/A

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* 7. Are there other elements that you find attractive about Kol Rinah's main Saturday morning service?

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* 8. What kinds of alternative options would you/your family consider attending on Saturday mornings? Please check all that apply:

Learner's service (abbreviated service + focus on learning about different parts of service)

Alternative musical service (abbreviated service + learning & singing new music)

Learning/text study sessions

Meditation/mindfulness/chant service

Yoga/movement service

Youth services/discussion (middle- and/or high-school age)

Kids/family services (preschool and/or elementary age with parents/caretakers)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. For demographic purposes, please select your age range.

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 10. For demographic purposes, do you have minor children (under the age of 18) at home?

Yes

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* 11. This survey is anonymous, but if you are interested in playing a leadership role in any of the above Saturday-morning experiences at Kol Rinah, please give us your name, contact information, and what you are excited about helping to lead.