Eit Ratzon sessions are free for all RA members and available to non-RA rabbis serving USCJ congregations for $54 per session.
Please note: The “Relationship-Driven Clergy Teams” session is open to all RA, CA, JEA, and USCJ-affiliated clergy at no additional cost.
Relationship-Driven Clergy Teams (Pulpit Focus)
Wednesday, May 7th
12:00-1:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00am PT / 7:00-8:00pm Israel
Led by Michelle Brody
This program is designed to help clergy teams establish an effective and healthy relationship by providing concrete strategies and a shared language for collaboration. By prioritizing strong relationships and intentional collaboration, clergy teams can enhance their effectiveness, support one another, and serve their communities with greater unity and purpose.
Note: This session is open to all clergy members serving in USCJ congregations, as well as all members of our RA, CA, and JEA. We highly encourage you to attend with your organization’s entire clergy team.
The First 100 Days
Thursday, July 24th
1:00-2:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am PT / 8:00-9:00pm Israel
Led by our colleague Ilana Garber, Senior Director of Rabbinic Leadership
The first 100 days in a new position can sometimes feel daunting. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a personal plan to intentionally leverage your first 100 days in your new role.
Holy Work, Hard People: Leading Without Losing It
Tuesday, July 29th
1:00-2:30pm ET / 10:00-11:30am PT / 8:00-9:00pm Israel
Some constituents inspire you. Others…exhaust you. But what if the real shift isn’t in them, but in how you see and respond? In this highly interactive, 90-minute webinar, leadership coach Jake Morrill will share practical tools from Bowen Family Systems Theory to help you reframe difficult dynamics, steady your presence, and make intentional choices—even in the most challenging relationships.
Designing Your Revenue Roadmap: A Hands-On Workshop for Rabbis and Lay Leaders
Wednesday, August 6th
1:00-2:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am PT / 8:00-9:00pm Israel
Join us for an interactive class with development thought-leader Jessie Katz where you'll 1) learn how to design a strategic annual campaign that connects all fundraising initiatives throughout the year and 2) walk away with a roadmap that will position you for sustainable and stable revenue. We'll break down barriers to success and work together to make fundraising more interesting, exciting, and fun. Come with a list of your key fundraising initiatives (large and small) and ideas for how you dream to improve and expand your current fundraising operations.
Note: Your organization's president and others involved in your organization's fundraising are invited to attend with you, but they must register separately.
Easing the Content Grind: Strategies for Creative and Efficient Communication
Tuesday, August 12th
12:00-1:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00 PT / 7:00-8:00pm
We know that rabbis today are expected to generate a constant stream of content—divrei torah, introductions, classes, and more—all while juggling diverse responsibilities. This session, led by communication expert, and rabbinic communication coach Michael Sigman, acknowledges how daunting that creative demand can be and offers practical tools to make the process more manageable and less overwhelming. Participants will learn how to build and use an “idea bank,” apply a formula to overcome writer’s block, and engage in brief practice sessions to apply the techniques. The session wraps with a powerful framework for navigating tough conversations by quickly shifting perspectives, offering rabbis a fresh approach to communication challenges across settings.
Speaking with Moral Clarity: How to Keep Your Integrity, Your Dignity, and Your Job
Wednesday, August 27th
1:00-2:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am PT / 8:00-9:00 Israel
How can we use our moral voices authentically, without alienating our people or risking our jobs? In this working session we’ll explore a structured framework for navigating these complexities in our communities, gaining tools to foster constructive dialogue, communal trust, and pluralism. Led by our colleague Elan Babchuck – Executive Vice President of Clal, participants will gain practical tools, strategies, and insights to prepare our teaching, our communities, and ourselves for the coming hagim.