Rabbi Josh Weinberg has been President of ARZA since 2013. After receiving his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, engaging in the NFTY-EIE program, and studying at the Hebrew University Rabbi Weinberg came to Israel on Aliyah in 2003, He began teaching as a Jewish History faculty member on the EIE program. He subsequently served in the IDF Spokesperson’s unit and studied for an M.A. at the Hebrew University in Jewish Education. He was ordained from the HUC-JIR Israeli Rabbinic Program in Jerusalem and is currently living in New York.
Josh has taught and lectured widely throughout Israel, the U.S. and Europe. He has led numerous tours and trained tour educators for the Reform movement’s Israel experiences. Rabbi Weinberg previously served as the Director of the Israel program for the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He currently serves as a mentor for the iCenter’s iFellows mentoring program. Josh is also a reserve officer in the IDF spokesperson’s unit, and has hiked the Israel-trail.
Rabbi Weinberg is passionate about Israel and reimagining Zionism. His mission is to strengthen the connection between the Reform movement and the Jewish State. He is married to Mara Sheftel Getz, and they have three daughters: Noa, Ella and Mia
Josh has taught and lectured widely throughout Israel, the U.S. and Europe. He has led numerous tours and trained tour educators for the Reform movement’s Israel experiences. Rabbi Weinberg previously served as the Director of the Israel program for the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He currently serves as a mentor for the iCenter’s iFellows mentoring program. Josh is also a reserve officer in the IDF spokesperson’s unit, and has hiked the Israel-trail.
Rabbi Weinberg is passionate about Israel and reimagining Zionism. His mission is to strengthen the connection between the Reform movement and the Jewish State. He is married to Mara Sheftel Getz, and they have three daughters: Noa, Ella and Mia
Sessions auxquelles Josh Weinberg participe
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Building a Culture of Religious Zionism from a Reform Perspective Loews Atlanta Hotel - Chastain
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 heure 30 minutes
- This session will offer four unique perspectives on the evolution of Reform religious Zionism and how it is working to making inroads in Israeli so...
- Workshop
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
- Shacharit with MARAM Rabbis Loews Atlanta Hotel - Mercer Ballroom
- 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | 30 minutes
- Worship
Sessions auxquelles Josh Weinberg assiste
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Pre-Convention Program: The United States & Israel: Lessons from the Past, Looking towards the Future (Pre-registration required)
- Inscription req. Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon F
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 3 heures
- Sponsored by CCAR and ARZA We are witnessing a potential new world order that can significantly alter the US - Israel relatio...
- Meeting
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- OPENING PROGRAM WITH DANA BASH: Welcome to the 128th Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Loews Atlanta Hotel - Mercer Ballroom
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 2 heures
- Welcome to the 128th Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Welcome: Wendi Geffen C...
- General Session
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- Opening Night Reception: Welcome to Atlanta Loews Atlanta Hotel - Overlook
- 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | 1 heure 15 minutes
- Reception
7:15 PM
7:15 PM
- Opening Night Dinner Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon ABCD
- 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | 1 heure 30 minutes
- Welcome: Denise L. Eger Motzi: Our Local Rabbis and Convention Committee Presentation to Denise L. Eger, CCAR President, 2015-...
- Meal
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
- COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH DEBORAH LIPSTADT: The Art of Denial - Contemporary Reflections Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon ABCD
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | 1 heure
- Deborah E. Lipstadt, Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies, Tam Institute for Jewish Studies and the Department of Religio...
- Meal
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Buses Depart to The Center for Civil and Human Rights Loews Atlanta Hotel - Hotel Lobby
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | 45 minutes
- Off-site Trip
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Program at The Center for Civil and Human Rights Atlanta - Museum
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2 heures
- The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to to...
- Off-site Trip
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Buses Depart to The Temple Atlanta - The Center Lobby
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 heure
- Off-site Trip
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Reception Hosted by URJ: Conversation with Rick Jacobs Atlanta - The Temple
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | 1 heure
- Reception
6:15 PM
6:15 PM
- Dinner at The Temple Atlanta - The Temple
- 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | 1 heure
- Meal
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
- Special Presentation of The Temple Bombing Atlanta - The Temple
- 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | 3 heures
- Panel Presentation Moderated by Peter Berg, with Melissa Fay Greene, Jimmy Maize, Bill Rothschild, Janice Rothschild, and Alvin Sugarman.
- Off-site Trip
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
- [CANCELED] World Union for Progressive Judaism Reception (By Invitation) Loews Atlanta Hotel - Chastain
- 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM | 1 heure 30 minutes
- WUPJ Briefing and Reception This short briefing will focus on three specific WUPJ initiatives to strengthen Progressive Jewry around ...
- Reception
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
- Breakfast Hosted by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) Including Class Roll Call Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon DEF
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 heure
- Meal
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
- Shacharit: Praying Isaiah's Vision (Making Worship Accessible) Loews Atlanta Hotel - Mercer Ballroom
- 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | 30 minutes
- This worship experience will model how an inclusion-intentioned prayer enables the most meaningful experience for all. From setting to liturgy to ...
- Worship
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Reframing Kashrut: Ritual, Ethics, Food and Choice Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ravinia
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 heure 30 minutes
- Navigate through the choices of eating and food production, while creating a rich dialogue about the intersection of Reform Judaism and Kashrut. T...
- Workshop
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Committee on Israel Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon D
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 heure
- Meeting
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- "In Hebrew It Sounds Different" – American Jewish Thinkers in Hebrew Translation Loews Atlanta Hotel - Pittman
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 heure
- The session will be conducted in Hebrew. בעברית זה נשמע אחרת - יהודים אמריקאים הוגים בתרגום לעברית
- Workshop
10:30 PM
10:30 PM
- Gathering for Leaders of Reform Movement Organizations (Closed meeting) Loews Atlanta Hotel - Presidential Suite - Rm 2628
- 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM | 1 heure
- For all events in the Presidential Suite, please meet at the lobby elevators five minutes prior to event. CCAR gathers togeth...
- Meeting
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
- Shacharit with MARAM Rabbis Loews Atlanta Hotel - Mercer Ballroom
- 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | 30 minutes
- Worship
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- ISRAEL PROGRAM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Journey Towards the Other Loews Atlanta Hotel - Mercer Ballroom
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 1 heure 15 minutes
- Welcome by American Reform Zionist Association and Israel Ministry of Tourism With profound gratitude, the CCAR thanks the...
- Workshop
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
- Creating a Culture of Dialogue on Israel Followed by Small Group Discussions Loews Atlanta Hotel - Ellington Ballroom - Salon DEF
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 heure 30 minutes
- Civil discourse, based on the pillars of empathy and active listening, is crucial in our Jewish community – especially in dealing with contentious ...
- General Session