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Rabbinic Leadership Programs

Rabbinic Programs and Resources

The goal of Hartman Rabbinic Programs is to transform North American Judaism by equipping rabbis to become thought leaders who can better communicate, educate, and lead courageously on the issues facing Judaism, Jewish Peoplehood, and Israel in the 21st century. Hartman Rabbinic Programs also enrich the lives and careers of rabbis by nurturing and inspiring them with a sense of renewed purpose, meaning, and an intimate community of rabbinic confidants and intellectual partners. Hartman’s Rabbinic Leadership Programs and Rabbinic Resources continue to establish the Institute as a global leader in providing pluralistic, intensive, thoughtful, and challenging study opportunities and leadership development for rabbis of all denominations.  

The advancement of rabbinic leadership has been a core mission of the Shalom Hartman Institute since the organization’s founding thirty years ago. Decades later, the Hartman Institute’s rabbinic leadership programs have over a thousand alumni and continue to empower rabbis to become compelling and empathetic thought leaders on the issues, questions, and challenges of Judaism today. From the Rabbinic Torah Study Seminar (RTS), a yearly 10-day immersive conference in Israel; to the intensive, multi-year, cohort-based Rabbinic Leadership Initiative (RLI); to Rabbinic Holiday Webinars, the yearlong Rabbinical Students Seminar (RSS), and various regional rabbinic events, Hartman’s rabbinic programs are universally respected for the quality of their faculty and the depth of Torah study in which participants engage as they address the central challenges of contemporary Jewish life. 

The Institute’s Rabbinic Resources bring the excellence of Hartman scholarship to Jewish thought leaders around the world. Our Video Lecture Series, webinars, source packets, and articles enable rabbis to join in Hartman’s mission to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity, and pluralism; to enhance the Jewish and democratic character of Israel; and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century.  

We are grateful to our funders for their partnership and support of our initiatives.

Annual 10 day study seminar at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem

Rabbinic Programs

Aug 15, 2023

One year later, Hartman staff and faculty look back at the nearly 100 pandemic-related articles, videos, and podcasts that were produced. Here are a few that deserve a second look.

The Shalom Hartman Institute brought a delegation of 36 North American rabbis to Israel on a volunteer mission from  November 27-30, 2023.

Aug 15, 2023

Immersive experience for students from Jewish seminaries across the denominational spectrum to create community and engage in dialogue about the significance of Israel for North American Jewish life.

Aug 15, 2023

One year later, Hartman staff and faculty look back at the nearly 100 pandemic-related articles, videos, and podcasts that were produced. Here are a few that deserve a second look.

Video Lecture Series

Aug 15, 2023

One year later, Hartman staff and faculty look back at the nearly 100 pandemic-related articles, videos, and podcasts that were produced. Here are a few that deserve a second look.

Aug 15, 2023

One year later, Hartman staff and faculty look back at the nearly 100 pandemic-related articles, videos, and podcasts that were produced. Here are a few that deserve a second look.

From Hartman Rabbis

Feb 6, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Three short videos about the work of the Hartman Israeli Rabbis Network post-October 7

Nov 1, 2023

Over 300 rabbis from North America sign plea for release of the Israeli hostages.

Jul 13, 2022

The American future and the Jewish future, including that of our Jewish third-graders today and tomorrow, depend on what we do right now.

Jun 28, 2022

Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is among the remarkable Jewish New Yorkers honored for their contributions in the arts, religion, culture, business, politics and philanthropy.

Jun 2, 2022

Steve was in the first cohort of Hartman’s Rabbinic Leadership Initiative and an invaluable member of the Hartman Beit Midrash for decades.

Apr 21, 2022

As we prepare to mark a Yom HaShoah for which few survivors remain, we are forced anew to confront the question, “What does it mean to remember?”

Jan 25, 2022

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl delivered a powerful sermon after fielding two phone calls from the gunman at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX.

Jan 21, 2022

In the aftermath of the hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas, Jewish institutions in America are once again reckoning with the overwhelming financial, material and spiritual costs of keeping our communities safe.

Oct 7, 2021

My grandfather saw the world as one large classroom in which we are all forever learning or teaching. Here are 5 of the lessons he taught me.

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Rabbinic Resources

Aug 15, 2023

Resources and tools for rabbis, educators, and lay leaders to lead reading group study and dialogue programs on books and essays written by Hartman scholars.

Aug 15, 2023

One year later, Hartman staff and faculty look back at the nearly 100 pandemic-related articles, videos, and podcasts that were produced. Here are a few that deserve a second look.

Who We Are

Vice President, Rabbinic Initiatives

Director of Rabbinic Enrichment

RLI Senior Mentor

Program Associate

Contact Us

Please contact Rabbi Lauren Berkun if you have any questions.
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