Major Programming
Welcome to the 123rd Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Republic BallroomWelcome to the 123rd Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis from the Convention Committee
Revolutionary Lessons from Boston
Republic BallroomRevolutionary Lessons from Boston Dr. Jonathan Sarna & Barry Shrage We will begin the conference with a dialogue between Dr. Jonathan Sarna, a leading scholar of American Jewish history, and Barry Shrage, the innovative President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (Boston’s Jewish Federation). We will explore what has transformed the Boston Jewish community and how that […]
Seeking God: Theological Diversity in the Machzor
Independence BallroomAn exploration of prayer and study texts from drafts of the new CCAR machzor that express a diversity of approaches to God. Keter Torah: 1 hour
Theology as Personal Story: A Rabbi’s Reflections
Grand BallroomDr. Arthur Green Judaism since its beginning has been a narrative tradition. We love to tell stories. The most native form of Jewish theologizing is narrative: re-telling the old story in some new and expansive way. But theology is also a highly personal undertaking. At its most honest, it is an account of one’s own […]
Welcome from the Governor and Reception
Independence BallroomWelcome from the Governor and Reception 4:30 PM–6:30 PM Reception in Honor of 40 Years of Women in the Rabbinate in Honor of Governor Deval Patrick, who will address the CCAR. Independence and Grand Ballrooms
Mikveh Monologues
Republic BallroomMikveh Monologues 8:30 PM–10:30 PM The Mikveh Monologues shares touching stories of immersion experiences, teaches about the meaning of the ritual, and engages audiences in a conversation about the power of ritual in contemporary Jewish life. As a work for the stage, these ideas become immediate, accessible, and moving; outreach in the broadest sense. About […]
Building an Inclusive, Democratic Israeli Society
Grand BallroomBuilding an Inclusive, Democratic, Israeli Society Dr. Manuel Trajtenberg Professor Manuel Trajtenberg, Professor of Economics at Tel Aviv University since 1984, is one of the worlds leading experts on Research and Development and innovation in society with a strong concentration on economics. He headed the government committee that formulated a response to last summer's "tentifada […]
Herding Cats and Other Leadership Challenges
Grand BallroomHerding Cats and Other Leadership Challenges Dr. Martha Minow sponsored by the Rabbi Balfour Brickner Rabbinic Training Program of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Keter Torah: 2 hours
Community Organizing
Grand BallroomCommunity Organizing 9:15 AM—10:15 AM Dr. Marshall Ganz Keter Torah: 1 hour
From Boston to Southern California: Journey Towards Our Future
Grand BallroomFrom Boston to Southern California: Journey Towards Our Future 2013 Convention Committee Reception sponsored by IsramWorld The simple act of conversation can be transformational when people speak their authentic truth, listen deeply, make space for reflection, and allow what is being said to touch their minds and hearts. And in a world where speed, multi-tasking, […]
The Jacob Rader Marcus Memorial Lecture on American Jewish History
Grand BallroomThe Jacob Rader Marcus Memorial Lecture on American Jewish History sponsored by the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives 8:00 PM— 10:00 PM How Religion Divides and Unites Americans... And Why It's Basically Good For the Jews Dr. Robert Putnam