Created just for congregations with 100 or fewer households, this exciting initiative helps you connect with experienced rabbis and cantors — willing to serve you on a limited part-time basis.
Brought to you by the URJ, CCAR, and ACC — with guidance from HUC-JIR — the Small Congregation Clergy Collaborative offers access to ordained clergy for part-time or occasional roles, at fees similar to student rabbis. It’s a perfect fit for congregations seeking just more limited spiritual support.
Why its a fabulous opportunity
While student rabbis are still a great option for many, some communities need a little extra that is hard for students to provide due to their course schedule. Many of the clergy in the collaborative may also live closer to congregational locations than do our student clergy. That’s where this Collaborative shines!
How It Works
Interested? Reach out to Rabbi Alan Berlin (CCAR).
Once you’re in, you get access to a curated pool of clergy — no formal search required!
You and the clergy member work out what fits your community best: frequency, format, focus — it’s flexible!
Since its launch in 2023, the Collaborative has already supported 20 congregations across North America — and we’d love for you to be next.
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