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* 1. How long have you been a member of our kehilla (congregation)?

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* 2. Why have you chosen to continue to be a member of our kehilla (congregation)? Please rate ALL the factors and their importance to you.

  Very Important Somewhat Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Somewhat Unimportant Very Unimportant N/A
Branch of Judaism
Rabbi
Cantor (if you have one)
Religious School
Location
Vision of Clergy
Overall reputation
Other family members belong
Friends or neighbors belong
Content and conduct of services
Social aspects
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Warm and welcoming
Adult education
Sisterhood
Men's Club
Youth Group activities (Kadima/USY)
Feel a sense of community

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your involvement in synagogue life at our kehilla (congregation) in the past year?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your involvement in Jewish life growing up?

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* 5. What was your religious identity growing up?

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* 6. Were you involved in any of the following growing up?

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* 7. Which statement best describes your view of tradition at our kehilla (congregation)?

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* 8. How would you rate your OVERALL satisfaction with our kehilla (congregation)?

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* 9. I would enthusiastically promote/recommend our congregation to a friend.

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* 10. I would enthusiastically promote/recommend our religious school to a friend.

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* 11. How likely are you to remain a member in the next 5 years?

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* 12. Please rate your satisfaction with EACH specific area listed in terms of your experience at our kehilla (congregation).

  Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Not Applicable
Programs for Seniors
HAZAK (Adults 55+)
PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization)
Youth group activities (Kadima/USY)
Programs in general (Israel programs/speakers/holiday programs, etc)
Social Action
Israel programs
Religious School
Bar/Bat Mitzvah training
Help in planning your child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Sermons
Adult Education programs
Friday Night Early Family Services
Friday Night regular services
Saturday morning Shabbat services
Festival services
Weekday minyan
Members' participation in services
Engagement with Jewish music
Lay leadership/governance
Customer service of staff- easy to work with
Leadership development- developing volunteers
Scholars in Residence

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* 13. How satisfied are you with our physical facility?

  Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don't Know/N/A
External Building
Parking
Grounds
Location
Sanctuary
Chapel
Foyer
Pre-School
Religious School
Youth Lounge
Social Hall
Kitchen
Offices

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* 14. Leadership: Please answer the following questions.

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know/N/A
It is easy to summarize the things that make us distinctive
Our synagogue works hard to offer diverse programs.
There is a sense of excitement among our members.
I understand the vision of our lay leadership.
Our leaders are ambassadors for our congregation. They promote the synagogue.
Leaders know my talents, gifts, and interests.
I am aware of volunteer opportunities that would be a good fit for me.
Belonging to this synagogue has made a difference in my life.
I feel I have a good understanding of the synagogue's financal situation.
I feel leaders communicate how and why major decisions are made.

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* 15. Community: Please rate each of the following statements describing your connections and feeling welcomed at our kehilla (congregation).

  Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know
Feels like a large close knit family.
We welcome new members-get them involved in our congregation.
Leaders work to know members better.
I feel clergy know me.
I feel connected to the congregation.
My good friends are here.
Clergy respond in times of need.
The congregation responds in times of need.
I feel welcomed at the oneg/kiddush.

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* 16. Personal Growth and Practice: Please rate each of the following statements.

  Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know
I feel I have grown in my practice of Jewish learning.
I feel I have grown in my level of Jewish observance.
I feel I have grown in my volunteer contributions to this community.
I would like support to expand my Jewish learning.
I would like support to strengthen my level of Jewish observance.
I would like support to increase the effectiveness of my volunteer contributions to this community.

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* 17. Personal Growth and Practice: How often do you do the following?

  Always Usually Sometimes Seldom Never
Attend a worship service at least monthly
Light Shabbat candles
Keep kosher at home
Fast for all or part of Yom Kippur
Attend a Passover Seder

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* 18. In the past year, how often did you attend the following activities at our kehilla (congregation)? Please rate EACH activity.

  Always Usually Sometimes Seldom Never
HAZAK (Adults 55+)
Programs for Seniors
High Holiday Services (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur)
Other Festival services (Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Pesach, etc)
Adult Education
Men's Club
Sisterhood
Social Events
Committee Meetings
Major Fundraisers
Youth Group activities (Kadima/USY)
PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) sponsored activities
Programs in general

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* 19. In the past year, how often did you attend the following services at our kehilla (congregation)?

  Bi-Weekly (At least 25x a year) Monthly (12x a year) Bi-monthly (6x a year) Less than 6x a year
Friday night early family service
Friday night regular service
Saturday morning Shabbat service
Minyan at night
Minyan in the morning

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* 20. How satisfied are you with the programs and activities of our kehilla (congregation)?

  Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don't Know/N/A
HAZAK (Adults 55+)
Programs for Seniors
Friday night Early Family service
Friday night regular service
Saturday morning Shabbat service
High Holiday Services (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur)
Other Festival services (Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Pesach, etc)
Minyan at night
Minyan in the morning
Adult Education
Men's Club
Sisterhood
Social Events
Committee Meetings
Major Fundraisers
Youth Group activities (Kadima/USY)
PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) sponsored activities
Programs in general

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* 21. Please rate EACH of the following critical issues facing our kehilla (congregation) in terms of how important the issue is to you.

  Very Important Somewhat Important Neither important nor unimportant Somewhat Unimportant Very Unimportant Not Applicable
Connecting with larger Jewish Community
Making the synagogue the center of your Jewish life
Retaining families post B'nai Mitzvah
Boosting attendance at services
Attracting new members
Increasing participation in programs and activities
Providing inspiring worship experiences
Giving youth a strong Jewish identity
Giving adult members a sense of vision and purpose as Jews
Creating opportunities for congregants to volunteer
Developing new leadership
Addressing needs of intermarried families
Increasing the level of synagogue participation in social action
Creating opportunities for congregants to donate money
Making the synagogue a place where everyone feels welcome and part of a community
Improving the building and grounds
Growing the Hebrew High School program
Strengthening our synagogue's fiscal health
Expanding/diversifying learning opportunities

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* 22. If our congregation would offer _________, I would attend and ask a friend to join me.

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* 23. If you could wave a magic wand, what is the one thing you would like to see changed?

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* 24. How much would you estimate that you contribute financially above your congregational dues for the High Holidays (annual appeal) or major fundraisers (donor dinners, art auctions, etc)? (Please do not include school fees) Please note all data is CONFIDENTIAL.

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