Rabbi Cantor Robbi Sherwin hosts three current JSLI students in Idaho!
Rabbi Cantor Rabbi Sherwin hosts 3 current JSLI Students in IDAHO! Dana and Glenn are congregants of Sherwin and Sara lives only about 3 hours away. What a wonderful gathering! Pictured: Glenn Hartman, Dana Henry Berntson, Rabbi Cantor Robbi Sherwin & Sara Goodman Wood River Jewish Community Sun Valley, Idaho
Rabbi Anibal Mass invokes English Lieutenant Governor in Manitoba Canada
As part of Canada’s relationship to England each province appoints a Lieutenant Governor. The invocation for Manitoba’s first Jewish Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville was made by JSLI trained Rabbi Anibal Mass of the Shaarey Zedek Congregation, who followed it by sounding the shofar (ram’s horn). “It’s a sound that reminds us that there is so…
Rabbi Billy Love spreads the love and receives Weiman award
On December 13th, 2022 JSLI trained Rabbi William “Billy” Love was awarded the Herbert R. Weiman Sr. & Jr. award by the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association at it’s annual Reception and Award Ceremony. Love has served as Chief Hearing Office of the Emergency Protection from Abuse Unit at the Philadelphia Municipal…
Jewish Spiritual Leaders’ Institute Ordains 23rd Cohort
On December 17, 2022 Rabbi Steve Blane, Dean and Founder of JSLI ordained it’s 23rd cohort online. The school has always been online which allows more accessible opportunities for learning including for this cohort of students who hail from TN, GA, NJ, MN, NC and LA.
JSLI Trained Rabbis installed as Associate Rabbis of Sim Shalom, the online Synagogue
Sim Shalom, the uniquely created online synagogue, installed Associate Rabbis on Friday, September 9th. Sim Shalom Online Synagogue, established in 2009 has continued to grow its community. In 2005 four (4) Rabbis joined the team to offer weeknight services. These JSLI trained Rabbis, Rabbi Deborah McKenzie of Maryland, Rabbi Karen Becker- Marcelo of Florida, Rabbi…
JSLI Afternoon of Learning
On May 11, 2022 Jewish Spiritual Leaders’ Institute hosted its annual online retreat for students and alumni. Joining Rabbi Blane from around the world participants enjoyed community, classes and sharing their experiences as Jewish clergy. The schedule provided ample opportunity for sharing and networking between a wide variety of presentations. The offerings were well received…
One of JSLI’s own joins congregation as Assistant Rabbi in Calgary, Canada
Beth Tzedec Congregation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides as the new Assistant Rabbi. Rabbi Ilana will be active in all aspects of Synagogue life including leading Family Services for the High Holidays and the B’nai Mitzvah program. Rabbi Ilana has the distinction to be Beth Tzedec’s first female clergy…
Class #22 Ordination
On June 18, 2022 the 22nd JSLI class of eight students met for a moving and intimate ordination/shabbaton experience. They shared dreams, hopes and concerns about the future and presented their research papers to one another and the Bet Din. Friends and family were able to attend and the online experience made it possible to…
Cantor Nina Fine to perform in concert
Fine is a graduate of the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute and is a freelance cantor and educator at six different synagogues in the Orlando area. She conducts life cycle events and runs an independent online Hebrew school for unaffiliated families. Fine’s warm personality, beautiful voice, and humble spirit blesses congregants and guests as she fulfills her…