Rabbinical Placement

 

About CCAR Placement Services:


Among the primary and unique services the CCAR provides to the Reform movement, including to its Rabbis, congregations and community-based organizations, is a professionally managed and implemented Placement service which goes far beyond a simple “jobs” bank.  In addition to gathering and sharing information about rabbi openings in synagogues throughout America, CCAR Placement also gathers and advertises open positions in academic, hospital and other community-based settings.

FOR RABBIS, the CCAR helps them plan and advance their careers through such helpful services as Career Review, diverse Professional Development opportunities , resume and personal statement presentations and special training for rabbis interested in Interim positions .  CCAR Placement also works closely with the CCAR Mentoring program which pairs experienced rabbis with those who are newly ordained to facilitate and support their transition from Seminary to the workplace. 

FOR CONGREGATIONS and OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, the CCAR Placement offers a no-fee process to help them identify and meet their staffing needs, including for Interim positions.  The process, while always tailored to the specific needs of the community, generally involves:

Congregational assessment and needs identification
Job description development

    • Candidate search and recruitment
    • Resume and reference review and assessment
    • Initial interviews and presentation of top rabbi candidates
    • Scheduling and oversight of Congregation interview(s) and
    • Advice and support during offer, acceptance and contract negotiations 

FOR RABBIS, CONGREGATIONS and OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, the CCAR Placement service provides valuable resources such as the documents and directories linked to the left.  While developed primarily for Congregational settings and their rabbis, all documents are pertinent and easily adapted for use by community-based organizations, academic, hospital and other settings.

Synagogues and other organizations with rabbi Placement needs or questions should contact:

Rabbi Alan Henkin
Director of Rabbinic Placement   
ahenkin@ccarnet.org
tel 212.972.3636 x234
fax 212.672.5192

Directors of Rabbinic Placement

1964-1980: Malcolm Stern (1916-1994)

1980-1990: Stanley Dreyfus (1921-2008)

1990-2008: Arnold Sher

2008-2009: Hesch Sommer

2009-2011: Lennard Thal (Interim)

2011-Present: Alan Henkin