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Shlomo Adelman: How a Gabbai Keeps Synagogue Services Running Smoothly

Synagogue

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5 Key Takeaways

  • The Gabbai plays a central behind-the-scenes role in managing timing, honors, and flow during synagogue services.
  • Deep knowledge of religious law, local customs, and the congregation allows Gabbaim to adjust services smoothly.
  • Preparation and coordination with the rabbi and cantor help prevent disruptions and ensure inclusiveness.
  • Gabbaim respond quietly to personal milestones, memorials, and unexpected changes without interrupting prayer.
  • Training new volunteers and documenting procedures support continuity as congregations grow and evolve.
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3 Best Practices for Managing Employee Performance

Managing Employee Performance

When your company is small, having formalized employee performance and talent management processes can seem unnecessary. But since your staff are your most strategic resource, and your only sustainable competitive advantage, it makes sense to establish some HR processes that help maximize employee performance.

Here are 3 basic employee performance management best-practices that every company should have in place, regardless of their size:

  1. Goal management
  2. Performance feedback
  3. Development planning

Goal management starts with setting organizational goals and communicating these to all staff. Then, every employee should work with their manager to establish individual goals that are pertinent to their job/role, and help the organization achieve its goals.…

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