The following organization serves ordained rabbis but can be of some help to those considering the ministry.
Central Conference of American Rabbis
(CCAR)
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY, 10017-6603
Tel: (212) 972-3636
Email: info@ccarnet.org
https://ccarnet.org
The following educational institution has four campuses: Cincinnati, New York, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem. Visit its Web site to learn about the different schools and the training required to become a rabbi.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
(HUC-JIR)
http://www.huc.edu
For information on the Reconstructionist branch of Judaism, contact
Jewish Reconstructionist Communities
1299 Church Road
Wyncote, PA, 19095
Tel: (215) 576-0800
https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org
For information on training programs, contact
Jewish Theological Seminary
(JTS)
3080 Broadway
New York, NY, 10027-4650
Tel: (212) 678-8000
http://www.jtsa.edu
For information on the Conservative branch of Judaism, contact
Rabbinical Assembly
(RA)
3080 Broadway
New York, NY, 10027-4650
Tel: (212) 280-6000
Email: info@rabbinicalassembly.org
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org
For information on the Orthodox branch of Judaism, contact
Rabbinical Council of America
(RCA)
305 Seventh Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-6008
Tel: (212) 807-9000
Email: office@rabbis.org
https://www.rabbis.org
For information on training, contact
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
(RRC)
1299 Church Road
Wyncote, PA, 19095-1824
Tel: (215) 576-0800
Email: MHeller@rrc.edu
https://www.rrc.edu
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