The Reform Movement is blessed with a significant number of Reform rabbis whose primary careers are in academia, both at secular institutions of higher learning and HUC-JIR.  Some colleagues have part-time positions at these institutions while other colleagues pursue academic interests without formal association with a college or university.  Such individuals enrich the Reform Movement by combining an up-to-date understanding of contemporary scholarship and intellectual trends to a close and deep knowledge of Reform Judaism.  Here is a list of these academic rabbis with brief bios, contact information, and potential lecture topics.

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View placement listings and supporting documentation.

Looking at Community Based Rabbinic Career Options July 1, 2009 Noon ET

Transitioning into the First 100 Days in Your New Position, July 22, 2009 Noon ET

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The Spouse/Partner Connection provides an opportunity for spouses and partners of rabbis to share common experiences and provide mutual support.  Information on signing up for the HUCSpouse mailing list available.

Of the many challenges facing Israel, the country's damaged economy is one of the most serious.  The ARZA web site provides numerous links to sites that provide guidance, business opportunities or products and services in such area as import/export businesses; general shopping information, Judaica products in every category, travel and tourism, books and music, Internet resources, and others.  To link directly to this page on the ARZA site, and for general access to the latest information on Israel and the Reform Movement's activities in and regarding Israel, click here.