Programs
Rituals for the In-Between: Honoring Yourself as Rabbi in the Bein HaShmashot Moments
Tuesday, October 17; 3:00–4:00 PM ET
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A Gathering to Ground Yourself Before Shabbat
Join us for a half hour to be together and connect, to take a breath and gather strength in community before heading into Shabbat after a truly unimaginable week. We will sit,…
A Space for Comfort and Connection
At this time when we are leading and offering comfort to others, where can we ourselves find understanding and support? Join Dr. Betsy Stone for an hour of open conversat…
Debrief and Decompress: A CCAR Virtual Sukkah Gathering
You made it! Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur 5784 are in the books! Join us for an opportunity to sit together with colleagues to celebrate successe…
Celebrate and Reflect: An Apples and Honey Toast to the New Year
Whether you sit in the kahal, lead services, move in and out of patient rooms, or don’t yet know where you will be come Erev Rosh HaShanah, the High Holy Days have a special r…
Understanding Today’s Antisemitism
In a special session for CCAR rabbis, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt will address the alarming rate of antisemitism in the United States and efforts to counter it throughout the …
Noah and Jonah: How Similar Stories Say Opposite Things about Human Transformation
Is it possible for human beings to change? To reveal the Bible’s complex treatment of this question, we will explore the narratives of Noah and Jonah: two …
Exploring Our Inner Jonah through T’shuvah
The Book of Jonah delivers a message of human responsibility in our world. Together we will delve into our t’shuvah to explore the Jonah within each of us. How can …
Familial Struggle and Pain in High Holy Day Texts and Liturgy: Speaking to Today’s Realities
The texts and liturgy we encounter over the High Holy Days can raise complex feelings for those struggling with painful family issues. How do you address the prevalent themes …
Addressing Rabbinic Wellness: Managing the Pressure of the High Holy Days
At this season of intense scrutiny for congregational rabbis, spiritual direction provides one way to manage the pressure. This session is an invitation to pay attention to on…