A wake-up call
for anyone who has a stake in the success of a Jewish congregation or organization.
The Truth:
Participation in Jewish Life is declining.
The Dare:
You can do 3 things right now to break the vicious cycle that
is preventing your organization from reaching your target audience.
Are you ready to do what it takes to reverse the trend…
… Because no w more than ever, there’s a lot riding on getting it right – namely, the future of the Jewish people! That’s why this book is “different from all other books of its kind.” It addresses the problems most Jewish organizations are facing in declining membership, participation and relevancy and holds up a mirror for readers to look into… if they dare!
Real talk.
I DARE YA! employs a clever combination of wit and humor to convey its message… but it never sugarcoats the truth, and doesn't just tell readers what they want to hear, "If that's what you're after, head to the nearest Jewish mother where you're sure to get all the unconditional love and approval you need," states the WARNING! at the beginning of the book.
Real Answers.
If your attendance is down…
Your marketing isn’t making an impact…
And your current offerings just aren’t cutting it…
There’s no question…
You need help!
Discover the foolproof formula.
I Dare Ya! Secrets to Successfully Attracting and Retaining Jewish Audiences now available in paperback and kindle version.
Are you up for the challenge?
Because hope is not a strategy...
…and the same old, same old just doesn’t cut it anymore. If your programs aren’t as popular as they once were, your marketing isn’t making an impact, your current offerings are falling flat and an old school approach is preventing you from attracting new blood, you’ve got work to do…
A simple, foolproof formula
Jewish engagement expert Pamela Richards Saeks breaks it down in a refreshingly straightforward, yet entertaining way. She developed a simple, foolproof formula over two decades as the Director of Jewish Innovation and Engagement for a major family foundation. Her method is easy to implement and has proven itself to be the perfect prescription for successfully engaging, or reengaging, Jewish people who feel disaffected, estranged or just downright disinterested.
Smart, clear-cut advice
I DARE YA! is packed with smart, clear-cut advice sure to lead to transformative change as it challenges stakeholders to break the vicious cycle that’s preventing their organizations from reaching their highest potential.
Build more meaningful relationships
By the end readers will have the tools they need to build meaningful relationships with their target audiences and gain a new understanding of how critical it is for their organization to break out of its bubble and meet people on their own turf — and on their own terms — to achieve dramatic and lasting increases in Jewish engagement.
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What People Are Saying
“…Thanks to Pam Saeks for this important contribution to the work of transforming the Jewish community. Give the book to your leaders and explore together with them. And don't look back!”
— Rabbi Bennett Miller
“This book is hilarious, helpful and heartening. I love that this was both a quick read and totally full of scenarios that helped me reframe some of the sticking points that we’ve struggled with in my congregation. I plan on asking our whole board to read this book as a conversation starter for the changes we want to make in our community...”
— Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp
“When everyone and their mother is searching for the answer to the Jewish engagement crisis, Pam shares her secrets. She does so with wit and humor and makes the reading experience, a true experience…”
— Rabi Ariel Boxman
“Fabulous advice from a true visionary in her field. Pam exhibits a brave and fearless approach to change and has proven results. I’ve witnessed her reinvigorate a city of disconnected young Jewish families, singles, and youth...”
— Buddy Goldstein