Online Survey | Masorti Olami Mapping of Community Needs

Online Survey
Masorti Olami Mapping of Community Needs

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this important survey, which is part of a broader mapping process Masorti Olami is conducting to better understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of our communities around the world.

We are turning to you, our key leaders in our communities and regions, to ask you to please dedicate a few minutes to complete the survey honestly and openly - it should not take more than 15 minutes.

Your responses are important to us and will serve as the foundation for developing tailored programs and content intended to support you and our communities in the future.

Thank you for your partnership!

All of the information filled out below is for internal purposes only and will be kept strictly confidential.

Part A • General Information

1. Name:

Ttile (optional)First NameLast Name

2. Email:

3. Name of Community:

4. Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Country

5. Your role in the community (you may select more than one):

6. How many years have you been part of your community?

Part B • Identity, Values, and Connection to Masorti Judaism

1. To what extent do you personally feel a sense of belonging and connection to the values of Masorti Judaism?

2. In your opinion, how familiar are members of your community with the values and ideology of Masorti Judaism?

3. What does being a Masorti Jew mean to you?

If you would prefer not to answer this question, just write N/A

Part C • Community Needs

1. In your opinion, which areas in your community require further development or strengthening? (You may select more than one):

2. What types of content and/or programs are needed in your community? (You may select more than one):

Other

Please specify what kind of 'Written materials (booklets, guides, articles)'?

Please specify what kind of 'Interactive Zoom learning sessions'?

Please specify what kind of 'Video series (e.g., explainer videos about Jewish rituals from a Masorti perspective)'?

Please specify what 'Translations of major Jewish Masorti philosophical texts'?

Please specify what kind of 'Professional training in various skills and areas (for staff/volunteers)'?

Please specify what kind of 'International forums for dialogue and learning'?

Please specify what kind of 'In-depth programs for learning about Masorti Judaism'?

Part D • Relationship with the Regional Body and with Masorti Olami as an Organization

1. In your opinion, what is the level of your community's connection with your regional body (Masorti AmLat or Masorti Europe)?

2. How would you describe your community's relationship with your regional body (Masorti AmLat or Masorti Europe)? Please describe what should be preserved and what you think should change.

3. In your opinion, what is the level of your community's connection with Masorti Olami?

4. How would you describe your community’s relationship with Masorti Olami? Please describe what should be preserved and what you think should change.

5. How would you describe your personal connection with your regional body (Masorti AmLat or Masorti Europe)?

5a. Please explain:

Optional

6. How would you describe your personal connection with Masorti Olami?

6a. Please explain:

Optional

7. In your view, what is the role of your regional body (Masorti AmLat or Masorti Europe)?

8. In your view, what is the role of Masorti Olami as an organization?

9. In what ways can Masorti Olami support your community in the coming years?

10. Is there an example of a successful initiative or program in your community that you would like Masorti Olami to know about?

If the answer is no, just write N/A

11. Would you be interested in taking a further part in the process (e.g., participating in an in-depth conversation)?

12. Additional comments/thoughts: We would love to hear anything else you wish to share.