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We have an opportunity to revamp liberal rabbinic education and Jewish lay leadership

JL;DR SUMMARY Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu argues that the current moment is ideal for reevaluating and reforming rabbinic education and synagogue structures, especially in light of increased interest in Jewish learning post-October 7th. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityPhilanthropyIsrael RelationsJewish LearningRabbinic EducationSynagogue CultureSynagogue LeadershipAtra StudyNon Pulpit RolesPulpit Burnout

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"If we want the current surge of interest in Jewish learning among American Jews to continue, then we need rabbis who can make our tradition relevant and meaningful to our lives."

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