CBI: A Progressive Jewish Community in Northampton, MA

Rabbinic Needs Survey

As we begin our community's search, we want to hear from you. Please fill out this short survey so we can begin to get a sense of the needs and desires of the community.

If you have questions, you can email Naomi Barnesky at naomi@thebarnetts.net and/or Meredith Lewis at meredithelyselewis@gmail.com
1.How long have you been connected to CBI? (Choose all that apply)
2.I identify as (select all that apply)
3.Please rank each on a scale, how important is it for a new rabbi to fulfill the following roles:
Not at all important
Slightly important
Important
Significantly Important
Extremely Important
Rabbi as a teacher and scholar (through formal or informal education, giving lectures)
Rabbi as a social activist (agency of change in society, encouraging advocacy and activism)
Rabbi as a prayer and ritual leader (leading services, facilitates diverse approaches to prayers)
Rabbi as Conservative movement steward (adhering to traditions, ensuring ritual compliance, connecting to the wider USCJ community)
Rabbi as a spiritual guide (supporting spiritual journeys, incorporating meditation and mindfulness)
Rabbi as pastor (providing comfort and counseling, engaging with lifecycle events)
Rabbi as a representative to larger communities (including the immediate area of Northampton, the greater region, the broaderJewish community)
Rabbi as a visionary (pushing the community to evolve)
Rabbi as a fundraiser (helping to secure a financially sustainable future for CBI)
Rabbi as a staff supervisor and trainer (supporting the existing and future CBI staff)
4.What elements do you take advantage of at CBI? (Select as many apply)
5.Other comments on what the most important qualities we should be looking for in a rabbi.