| 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 |