Continuing Rabbinic Education

The CCAR’s mission is to support and strengthen Reform rabbis so that our members, their communities, and Reform Jewish values thrive. Wherever and however you serve, our Continuing Rabbinic Education program provides diverse and in-depth opportunities to strengthen our rabbinates, our personal lives, and our connections with each other. Our annual program includes deep learning with leading scholars, connecting with Israel, responding to contemporary issues, and enhancing our skills in areas such as pastoral care, transition management, supervision, and fundraising.

In recognition of the importance of ongoing learning and growth, all CCAR members are required to complete five hours of Continuing Rabbinic Education. This FAQ provides additional information about this requirement. As part of our Continuing Education Requirement, each member of the CCAR is asked annually to read the CCAR Code of Ethics. You have the opportunity to indicate that you read the Code when you submit your annual dues form. If you did NOT indicate on your dues form that you read the code, please take a few minutes to read the Ethics Code and indicate that you have done so via our CCAR Code of Ethics Requirement form.

  • Click on the banners for detailed information about aspects of our program.
  • Click on the sessions listed under Upcoming Programs for information about the content, the presenters, and a link to register.
  • Recordings of past webinars are found in the Past Programs section farther down the page. Search by topic, key word, or presenter and select the webinar to find the recording. 

Highlighted Programs

The Cost of the Call: Abraham, Morality, and the Unknown
Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET CCAR Members Log In View Event.
N’Kudah P’nimit: Getting Back to Our Inner Point—A Meditation and Study Gathering
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 3:00 PM ET - 3:30 PM ET CCAR Members Log In View Event.
Heart to Heart: Inspiration from Our MARAM Colleagues
Monday, August 31, 2026 12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET CCAR Members Log In View Event.

Upcoming Programs

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Aug. 26, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
Personal and Communal Identity: Learning from the Kaddish in the Israeli Reform MachzorDalia Marx and Leora Ezrachi-Vered
Aug. 27, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
The Cost of the Call: Abraham, Morality, and the UnknownKristine Garroway
Aug. 31, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
Heart to Heart: Inspiration from Our MARAM ColleaguesMichal Ken Tor, Ayala Miron Shashu, and David Benjamin
Sep. 01, 2026
3:00 PM ET - 3:30 PM ET
N’Kudah P’nimit: Getting Back to Our Inner Point—A Meditation and Study GatheringRabbi Jason Rosenberg from the Tampa Jewish Mindfulness Center

Past Programs

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Aug. 20, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
Can American Law Make Jews Equal—and Do Jews Want Equality?Lila Corwin Berman
Aug. 19, 2026
2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET
Cheshbon HaNefesh Chavruta: Developing a Sacred Accounting PracticeRabbi Joui Hessel, LMSW
Aug. 18, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
Let’s Talk Toward Peace: A Sichah Circle for CCAR and MARAMYael Vurgan, Dana Sharon, Sarah Reines, Debra Landsberg, and facilitated by Barry Block
Aug. 17, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
The Rabbi’s Role When Antisemitism is on the BallotStephanie Ruskay, Rachel Timoner, Marla Hornsten, and Michael Namath
Aug. 13, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
Yom Kippur Afternoon: Models of Connection, Reflection, and LearningChase Foster, Robin Nafshi, Ellen Nemhauser, Alan Rabishaw, and Andrew Vogel
Aug. 11, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
Sermons for 5787: Messages of Comfort, Messages of ChallengeStacy Friedman, Andrea Goldstein, and Brad Levenberg
Aug. 10, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
Prudence and the Right of Rebellion: A Democracy Beit MidrashLeon Morris and Josh Weinberg
Aug. 06, 2026
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET
High Holy Day Family Services: Starting with the Right QuestionsBeth Nichols, Dan Swartz, and Jenn Boyle
Aug. 05, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
How Grief Ages: Remembering and Renaissance After 9/11 —Discussion and PoetryJessica Greenbaum
Aug. 04, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
Creation and Renewal: A Study of B’reishitRon Hendel