Unreached Members
You send more emails than ever, but members still say they didn’t know what was happening.
Attendance Patterns
Attendance depends on the same dependable group of congregants.
Fragmented Messages
Every committee promotes its own programs, but there is no congregation-wide communication strategy.
Message Inconsistency
Your website, emails, social media, clergy messages, and print materials don’t always tell the same story.
Follow-Up Gaps
New people attend once or twice, but there’s no reliable process for follow-up and connection.
Leadership Alignment
Leadership knows something needs to change but isn’t sure where to begin—or how to get aligned.
These are not just marketing problems.
They are leadership, engagement, and organizational alignment challenges.
How I Help
Assess & Clarify
We assess where you are now—what’s working, what’s not, and why—so leadership has a clearer picture of priorities.
Align & Plan
We bring leadership together to define goals, audiences, messages, responsibilities, and priorities everyone can support.
Implement & Grow
We put the plan into action with practical tools, coaching, and support that strengthen participation, connection, and belonging.
What Changes After This Work
A shared definition of engagement
Clearer communication priorities
Better coordination across clergy, staff, board, and committees
An intentional path from first contact to lasting involvement
Fewer messages competing for attention
More relevant communication for different life stages
A practical way to measure what actually matters
Greater confidence in the decisions your board makes
The Path from Awareness to Leadership
I know you and what you offer.
Awareness
I attend or respond.
Participation
Someone knows me and follows up.
Relationship
I feel this is my community.
Belonging
I contribute, invite others, and take action.
Leadership
Effective communication moves people through this journey.
What Leaders Are Saying
“Howard helped us see our communication through the eyes of our members. His insights gave our board a roadmap we could finally agree on and it made a real difference.”
President
Adath Jeshurun
“Howard’s workshop brought clarity, energy, and alignment to our leadership team. We left with practical next steps we could implement right away.”
President
Bet Aviv Congregation
A synagogue perspective shaped from the inside.
I was a shul kid—and I never really stopped being one. I grew up in a family where synagogue leadership was part of everyday life. As an adult, I have served in synagogue board and committee leadership across marketing, religious life, facilities, cemetery operations, honors, and congregational governance. Professionally, I bring decades of experience in marketing, communications, sales, leadership development, and coaching. That combination allows me to understand both sides of the challenge: the professional discipline required to communicate effectively and the sensitivity required when working within a sacred community.