Meanwhile, both congregations, and many others, are reaching out to the unaffiliated in a variety of ways. Emanu-El offers free High Holy Day services and voluntary membership fees to individuals 30 and younger. Beth Sholom initiated an associate membership for young adults at a fraction of the price of full dues. They add that all congregations, regardless of size, should be able to do the same. It's a matter of priority.
Some synagogues can barely even keep the lights on.
To assume all other congregations can be pressured to do the same is a little bit chutzpahdik . All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any form without permission.