"Gathering the Waters" International Mikveh
Conference 2010
October 10-12, 2010, Boston
CCAR partners with Mayyim Hayyim to offer this exploration into how mikveh can be a source of spiritual renewal and understanding for Jews in the 21st century.
Global Day of Jewish Learning
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Please be in touch with Debbie Prinz at dprinz@ccarnet.org or 212-972-3636 x 226 with any questions, suggestions, or comments. We hope that you will note these events for your calendar and take advantage of these incredible offerings.
Rabbinic Leadership:
The Five Essential Conversations Every Rabbi Must Master
Monday/Tuesday, November 15 & 16, 2010, New York City
(Registration Deadline: October 15, 2010)
As the “chief engagement officer” of your institution or congregation, you have a special responsibility to initiate and facilitate conversations in ways that will help those around you tackle difficult issues, strengthen performance, enhance relationships, and foster learning. In this two-day workshop, expert Larry Dressler and CCAR Rabbinic staff will provide principles and specific practices for engaging in the most challenging conversations. No prerequisites.
Keter Torah: TBD
Fundraising for Rabbis: Shekels
Creating a Giving Culture in Your Organization and Synagogue
Monday/Tuesday, February 7 & 8, 2011, Los Angeles
(Registration Deadline: January 5, 2011)
Building on the great success of CCAR’s previous programs, Shekels comes west. For rabbis only: Learn about fundraising for non-profits and synagogues, especially in a difficult economy from development experts David Altshuler and Marla Abraham, along with CCAR rabbinic staff. This two-day workshop on rabbinic leadership as it relates to tzedakah will include presentations on topics such as: planned giving, the art of the “ask”, major gifts, board development, and annual campaigns. No prerequisites.
Keter Torah: TBD
The First 100 Days: Transitioning Into Your New Rabbinic Position
Monday/Tuesday, May 9 & 10, 2011, Chicago
(Registration Deadline: April 10, 2011)
For rabbis moving into any type of new position─solo, large congregation, or community based organization. Learn from experts and CCAR Rabbinic staff about starting strong and well in your new rabbinic position as we explore various approaches and techniques for entry planning, priority setting, developing relationships and measuring success.
Keter Torah: TBD
CCAR Interim Training for Rabbis:
Fundamentals in Transitional Rabbinic Work (Three-Day)
Tuesday-Thursday, June 28-30, 2011, New Jersey
(Registration Deadline: May 20, 2011)
This workshop will be taught by faculty from the Interim Ministry Network and CCAR, including Rev. Lynn Carman Bodden, Rev. Dr. William M. Peterson and Rabbi Deborah Prinz. No prior training or experience is required. This seminar serves as one segment of the CCAR three- part training interim rabbinic work. (Please see further information regarding interim training.)
Keter Torah: TBD
