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Fall 2026 RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students

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Have you ever considered becoming a rabbi? Do you want to learn more about the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College?

Join us to experience RRC’s program and community.  Registered attendees will be sent a final schedule, but you can expect sessions like: welcome and introductions with RRC leadership; a student panel; text study with faculty; a look at affording your rabbinical education; a rabbi alumni panel; morning Torah study; Hebrew prep resources; a Reconstructionist values and community session; a field education panel; and a closing program.

Our Institute takes into account that participants are stretched across time zones, so come for as much of the program as your schedule allows.

Why Attend?

  • Join the RRC community for study, prayer and conversation
  • Learn with current students and faculty
  • Meet Reconstructionist rabbis and learn about their work in the field
  • Explore fieldwork and internship opportunities
  • Get resources and strategies for learning Hebrew before rabbinical school
  • Learn about the financial aid and admissions process
  • Discover opportunities for spiritual growth
  • Explore Reconstructionist Judaism
  • Ask questions in an informal environment
  • Meet other individuals also considering the rabbinate

Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals considering rabbinical school
  • Jewish professionals exploring next steps

Schedule at a Glance (tentative)

  • Sunday, Nov. 8: 12-6 pm EST
  • Monday, Nov. 9: 8:45 am-5:30 pm EST

 


If you have questions about the Institute, email Rabbi Melissa Heller, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, or call 215.576.5250.

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