I want this blog to not only to be a line of communication in terms of telling you what is happening in the community, but also a forum for discussion and for everyone to have their say.
What I propose is that we have bi-monthly symposia on a particular issue. We we will spend two months focusing on a particular question and discussing the answers to it. Responses will be invited from all relevant parties and all people who the issue affects, and these will be posted on the blog. You can then comment on what has been said, or write your own post in response. In fact, I want to directly encourage people who normally don't have (or don't feel they have) a say in the community to write a piece. I will make sure that the people 'in the know' read your posts and respond to it. This is a great opportunity for constructive dialogue.
Questions that I have thought of (although they may be subject to change) are the following:
- What provisions does Leeds provide for younger people and how can these be improved?
- What are the priorities for the Leeds community and how can our resources be best directed to achieve them?
- What is the relationship between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities of Leeds? What is the best way for the Jewish community to contribute to wider society?
- How should we present Leeds image to other Jews? What are its strong points and what practical ways can we get this message across?
- What is the single most important provision, project, shop or service that can be set up in the coming year and how can we secure funding for it?
- How can we improve Jewish education in Leeds and get people interested in these opportunities?
Have a think. I'll start this project soon and advertise it in The Times and The Jewish Telegraph (or at least, the Jewish Telegraph!). Remember: next time you have an opinion about Leeds Jewry, don't gossip about it, BLOG IT! :-)
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