You make some great points. I also attended the conference online. Your question "is it enough to put Jewish resources online...?" is a great one. I think putting resources online is a step in the right direction, but it's important to have community and interaction online as well. I also think it's naive to assume, as some Jewish educators do, that most Jews show up at synagogue and seek Jewish education. The reality is that less than 50% of American Jews affiliate, and of those who do, few participate regularly. Thus, it is so important for us to have quality resources and opportunities for a contemporary Jewish community online. Check out www.OurJewishCommunity.org to see how we are bringing Judaism to people where they are.
You make some great points. I also attended the conference online. Your question "is it enough to put Jewish resources online...?" is a great one. I think putting resources online is a step in the right direction, but it's important to have community and interaction online as well. I also think it's naive to assume, as some Jewish educators do, that most Jews show up at synagogue and seek Jewish education. The reality is that less than 50% of American Jews affiliate, and of those who do, few participate regularly. Thus, it is so important for us to have quality resources and opportunities for a contemporary Jewish community online. Check out www.OurJewishCommunity.org to see how we are bringing Judaism to people where they are.