Rabbinical Seminary International
| Rabbinical Seminary International | |
|---|---|
New York City United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Jewish seminary |
| Established | 1992 |
| Founder | Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman |
| Director | Rabbi Jill Hausman |
| Faculty | Rabbis Mary Newman, Frank Tamburello and Roger Ross |
| Website | https://www.rabbinicalseminaryint.org |
The Rabbinical Seminary International (RSI) is a nondenominational rabbinical seminary in the Neo-Hasidic tradition, founded by the Hungarian Hasidic rabbi and Kabbalist Joseph H. Gelberman, a graduate of the City University of New York and Yeshiva University, who is also known as a pioneer in inter-religious dialogue.[1][2] The RSI prepares students to become teachers, counselors, and spiritual guides. Students seeking ordination as rabbis follow a self-guided curriculum with support from rabbinical mentors, typically completing their studies in two to three years before receiving semikhah. RSI is the oldest non-denominational yeshiva in North America, offering traditional rabbinical and cantorial programs. Its graduates have described their experience at RSI in articles in Tablet magazine and the Jewish Standard.[3][4]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Patrick Beaulier, American writer, blogger, podcaster, and non-denominational rabbi
- Steven Blane, American rabbi, cantor, and recording singer-songwriter
References
[edit]- ↑ Dashefsky, Arnold; Sheskin, Ira M. (2020-07-02). American Jewish Year Book 2019: The Annual Record of the North American Jewish Communities Since 1899. Springer Nature. p. 486. ISBN 978-3-030-40371-3.
- ↑ "Know Your Seminary: Rabbinical Seminary International - Woodstock Jewish Congregation". 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ↑ "Rabbis Find a Path to Ordination Outside the Major Seminaries". Tablet Magazine. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ Palmer, Joanne (2012-08-24). "A new way to become a rabbi?". The Jewish Standard. Retrieved 2026-07-30.