 OFFERING
A JUDAISM ISRAELIS CAN BELIEVE IN
The Schechter Rabbinical Seminary, affiliated with the Masorti/Conservative
Movement in Israel and with the Jewish Theological Seminary in
New York, is revolutionizing the role of the rabbi in Israeli society.
Young men and women, whose serious Jewish scholarship is fused
with a deep dedication to social action and respect for the diversity
of spiritual expression, are providing a model for tolerant, inclusive
and passionate Jewish commitment needed by Israel's non-Orthodox
majority.
Since 1988, 65 ordained Israeli rabbis have assumed their place as leaders in Israel and throughout the world. They are addressing growing educational and spiritual needs, as spiritual educators in TALI schools, in the advocacy of women's religious rights, in communities and Conservative congregations serving new immigrants and veteran Israelis, and in congregations abroad.
The Schechter Rabbinical Seminary integrates commitment to the study of Jewish Tradition with a tolerant, pluralistic outlook, concern for the welfare of Israeli society as a whole and integration of traditional study of Jewish sources with modern, critical methodology.
The Rabbinical Seminary training is a four- year, full-time program of studies. The students become proficient in all aspects of Jewish studies, including Bible, Rabbinics, Jewish Thought and Jewish History. As future communal leaders, they also study education, psychology and sociology and participate in practicum training during each year of study.
There are currently 20 students at the Seminary, 12 men and 8 women.
The Seminary provides full scholarships and living stipends to all Israeli and European rabbinical students.
The Schechter faculty includes professors from all areas of Jewish
studies, including many outstanding scholars in each department.
For further information, contact: , Director of Communications.
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