World's Reform Rabbis, Largest Group of Jewish Clergy, to Convene in Chicago to Discuss Key Issues Facing North American Jewry and Clergy
CHICAGO, IL and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Feb 20, 2014) - The world's Reform rabbis will convene in Chicago Sunday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 2, 2014, for the 125th Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). The CCAR is the representative organization of nearly 2,000 Reform rabbis, the world's largest group of Jewish clergy.
The Convention is open to media but an advance notification is required. To attend, please contact Katarina Wenk-Bodenmiller of Sommerfield Communications at 212-255-8386 or Katarina@sommerfield.com.
WHAT:
125th Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR)
HIGHLIGHTS:
WHEN:
Sunday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 2
WHERE:
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
(200 N Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601)
CONTACT:
To attend and/or to speak with CCAR CEO Rabbi Steven Fox, please contact Katarina Wenk Bodenmiller of Sommerfield Communications at 212-255-8386 or Katarina@sommerfield.com.
About The CCAR
The Central Conference of American Rabbis, founded in 1889, is the oldest and largest rabbinic organization in North America. As the professional organization for Reform Rabbis of North America, the CCAR projects a powerful voice in the religious life of the American and international Jewish communities. Since its establishment, the CCAR has a rich history of giving professional and personal support to Reform rabbis, providing them opportunities for study, professional development and spiritual growth beginning while they are still in seminary, through mid-careers, and into retirement. The CCAR is uniquely positioned to meet the ongoing needs of its nearly 2,000 member rabbis (virtually the entire Reform rabbinate) and the entire Reform Jewish community. For more information please visit the CCAR's website at http://ccarnet.org/.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Katarina Wenk-Bodenmiller
Sommerfield Communications, Inc.
(212) 255-8386
Katarina@sommerfield.com