Rimonim for Rabbis: A Cohort Program About Intermarriage, Inclusion & Authentic Judaism for ALL clergy

Cohort IV, 2025 will meet weekly on May 8, 15, 22, and 29
Consecutive Thursdays at 1:00-2:15 pm ET / 10:00 am-11:15 am PT
*Cohort registration requires attending 3 out of 4 sessions.
Sessions will not be recorded.

Rabbis in the Conservative/Masorti Movement are facing unprecedented opportunities to build relationships with and engage “interfaith” couples and families. According to Pew Research’s Jewish Americans in 2020 study, 72% of non-Orthodox Jews partner with people of other faith backgrounds. How can rabbis and communities fully embrace all Jews and their loved ones within CJLS guidelines?

The goal of this RA/USCJ cohort program is to emphasize the authority of the rabbi as pastor, teacher, ambassador, and mara d’atra to lead their community with wisdom and compassion. Participants will learn about relevant research, share fears and challenges, and exchange ideas. These conversations are intended to connect rabbis working across our Movement to each other and to the organizations supporting them.

Join us for this four-week intensive program to discuss new narratives on interfaith families and Jewish engagement. We will explore both the theoretical and best practices for rabbis working in all settings of Jewish life.

Session I. May 8 Dr. Keren R. McGinity, USCJ Director of Intermarriage Engagement & Inclusion
“Gender Matters: The New Narrative about Jewish Intermarriage and Our Movement”
Q & A with Special Guest Andy Kirschner, 18Doors Chicago Director

Session II. May 15 Rabbi Aaron Brusso, Strategic Planning Standards Committee Chair
“Rabbi, Will You Do Our Wedding?” Pastoral Approaches to Interfaith Couples

Session III. May 22 Open Mic for Constructive Collaboration What Have You Tried in Your Community? What Would You Like to Try? What questions do you have for USCJ/RA leadership to be able to best serve your community?

Session IV. May 29 Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, CEO USCJ/RA
“Tradition and Modernity: What Does an Inclusive Movement Look Like?”

REGISTER HERE