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B'nai Abraham Zion


1235 N. Harlem Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-3937

 

Oak Park Temple Rabbi Search Timeline

Approximate Date Event/Task
Ongoing, as appropriate, via the OPT website, The Messenger, e-mail and US mail updates Provide you with up-to-date information and access to the search process on the Oak Park Temple website
October 2007-February 2008 Conduct a congregational survey - DONE - closed on 18 January
Hold congregational “Open Forum” meetings - two held so for, more will be scheduled as needed.
Establish criteria for applicants
Spring – Summer 2008 Post the job listing
Review applications
Fall 2008 Conduct preliminary interviews
Observe and evaluate applicants
Have Oak Park Temple members meet finalists. Congregants will then have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Rabbi Search Committee
Late 2008 – Early 2009 Make a recommendation to the Board
Make an offer
Submit the selection to the Board and congregants for approval
Summer 2009 Welcome new rabbi
 

 

 

 

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