PH OTOS BY BILL HANSEN Jonathan Hammer, center, and Rabbi David Nelson light the menorah in Congregation Beth Shalom's gutted social hall. Rebuilding The Temples The professionals have it when it comes to raising funds for renovation-expansion projects. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER W hen Barry Judelman walks through the halls of Temple Emanu-El, he greets every passer- by by name, speaking to some in fluent Hebrew, offering others a warm hello and handshake. But Mr. Judelman is not a member of the Oak Park temple. In fact, he does not even live in Michigan. The native New Yorker was hired as a temporary consultant for the temple's $2-million fund- raising campaign. And while he is on a job, whether for a few months or a few weeks, he be- comes part of the community he is paid to help. Such personalized friendli- ness, along with sharp fund- raising expertise, is what Emanu-El and nearby Congre- gation Beth Shalom are paying for. Leaders of the two syna- gogues, which offer the only non- Orthodox places to worship in a heavily observant enclave, say going pro is the only way to mount a successful fund-raising campaign. Prior fund-raising attempts, both personally and by the tem- ple, have taught John E. Jacobs, Temple Emanu-El's president, "that to run a successful, signif- icant campaign, we needed the guidance of a professional fund- raiser" — especially at a time when organizations are fiercely fighting for people's tzedakah dol- lars. "It's like anything else — if you want a professional job done, you need a profeisional," says Rabbi The Sky's The Limit Locally and globally, Barry Judelman guides Jewish organizations on how to raise big bucks. LYNNE MBIEDITH COHN STAFF WRITER 'though I3arry Judelman does not limit his consult mg portfblio to just Jewish- tutions, he'll shyly ad- mit that it is his preference. The man who has guided ef6Drts at Clai:P Park's only Reform and Conse Ervative synagogues — Temple mariu- El and Congregation Beth Sehal orn travels the lobe °C ring his two cents on g haw successfully raise money. ° Emanu-E1 hired Mr Jude]- man. in late Fet" tiTe 0f this consultant m illaTg aa4'13 thro h th e end onth. His stint at Beth Shalom consisted of a five-week part-time contract, which ended a few weeks a o- While he fy have years of ex- REBUILDING page 12 pertise under his belt, Mr. Judel- man's secret seems to be his easy rapport with others. From eon- gregational leaders to a slrul's maintenance staff, he knows everyone's name and greets each one with a warm smile. During the limited time he spends on a campaign, Mr. Judelman be- comes a member of the congre- gation; he even speaks in familiar vernacular, referring to Temple Emanu-El's plans with the first- person pronoun "we." Representing his own firm, In- novative Development Services, based in Pomona, N.Y., r. Judelman has flown into town for a few days at a time to guide local congregants on how to best approach temple members for do- nations. A native New Yorker, by birth, Barry Judelman says he is now a "big fan" of Detroit. Each year, Mr. Judelman works on approximately five in- dividual synagogue campaigns, a dozen one-day fund-raising training seminars and four or five presentations at national con- ventions of Jewish organization& He admits it is hard to leave home on such a frequent basis, especially leaving behind his fam- ily. But he insists on running most campaigns himself, rather than SKY'S THE LIMIT page 12 p v ;1 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE presents PARENTING YOUR ADD/ADHD CHILD Co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service and Adat Shalom Synagogue This three part series will give you answers and support: Learn to... ...Better understand your child's behavior ...Set limits and encourage compassion ...Recognize your child's strengths Tuesday evenings, January 7, 14 and 21, 1997 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Adat Shalom Library 29901 Middlebelt • Farmington Hills Enrollment is limited • Register TODAY! To register, call Ellen Yashinsky, M.S.W. at (810) 559-1500. The charge for the program is S25.00 This program is in conjunction with the Stretch & Reach Program and is a recipient of the JFMD Max M. Fisher Community Foundation.