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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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