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- Audio Interview: The Changing Role of the Rabbi
By Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
An exploration of the many facets of being and becoming a rabbi in contemporary society with Rabbi Richard Hirsh. What were the pre-modern roles and responsibilities of a rabbi? How have they changed into the 21st century? What is particular to being a Reconstructionist Rabbi and leadership in Reconstructionist communities? How has the movement-wide Role of the Rabbi Commission approached these issues? An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Training the 21st Century Rabbi
By Dr. David Teutsch, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
A dynamic conversation with Rabbi David Teutsch about the historic and current methods of identifying and training future Jewish leaders, with particular attention to the experiences and programs at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and models of becoming a Reconstructionist Rabbi. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- How to: Lay Leadership/Staff
By Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
A guide to thinking about the interaction of lay leadership with professional and non-professional staff in a Reconstructionist congregation.
- How to: Preparing For A Rabbinic Sabbatical From The Perspective Of The Congregational Leadership
By Rabbi Fredi Cooper
A document to help Reconstructionist communities prepare for a rabbinic sabbatical as a time of growth for their rabbi and for their community. Relates to the biblical agricultural sabbatical and includes an outline of questions to shape planning.
- How to: Rabbinic Evaluation Guidelines: Companion suggestions to the Rabbi-Congregational Relationship Report Published by the Reconstructionist Movement
By JRF
Based on the Rabbi-Congregational Relationship Report published by the Reconstructionist Movement, this companion offers specific suggestions for congregations sorting through the evaluation process.
- Policy: Reconstructionist Response to Conservative Movement Decision on Gay Ordination and Commitment Ceremonies
By Reconstructionist Movement Leadership
On December 6, 2006 the Law and Standards Committee of the Conservative movement passed a teshuva, an opinion on Jewish law, which permits same-sex commitment ceremonies and the ordination of gay/lesbian rabbis. This statement is the Reconstructionist movement's immediate response to Conservative Announcement.
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