Intro to Rabbinic Candidates
Rabbinic Candidates - Young Israel of Sharon
Our three rabbinic candidates were chosen from a pool of over 30 applicants with semicha from Yeshiva University (RIETS), Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), and other institutions. The search committee narrowed the resumes to nine candidates, who were interviewed over the phone. The interview questions covered topics of interest that were raised by YI members in the focus groups and survey. After eliciting the candidates' opinions and thoughts on Modern Orthodoxy, the role of women in shul, children's engagement, diversity, and their approach to Halacha, the top six candidates were brought in for face-to-face interviews. The top three candidates were then chosen to visit for the probeh weekends.
Most of the candidates were in their thirties or early forties. Many new graduates from rabbinical school begin their careers working in very small synagogues, or working as assistant rabbis in larger synagogues. These young rabbis then “move up” to larger synagogues as they become more experienced. It’s much less common for rabbis in their fifties to move to a new job, especially into a job at a medium sized synagogue like YI Sharon.
The rabbi search finalists all received semicha from Yeshiva University in 2011. (Apparently, RIETS had a bumper crop that year.) They have been described as scholars and leaders, who show a deep commitment to the spiritual and intellectual growth of the communities they have served. They are gentle, sweet, humorous, and engaging. You will have a number of opportunities during the probeh weekends to learn more about their styles, ideas and backgrounds, as well as to introduce them to our wonderful community. They are looking forward to meeting all of you.
The Search Committee will deliver a presentation at the January 5th members’ meeting with detailed information on the search process and the finalists.
The three rabbinic candidates are:
January 9, 2016: Rabbi Noah Cheses
January 16, 2016: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
January 31, 2016: Rabbi Dovid Zirkind
Thu, April 25 2024
17 Nisan 5784
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