Approved by the General Membership, June 8, 2006
Ordained rabbis are encouraged to join the MBR and become a part of our growing and vibrant organization. Here is our membership policy:
Rabbis who are current members-in-good-standing of a recognized Rabbinic Association (e.g. CCAR, RA, RRA, RCA, OHALA) are eligible for membership in the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis.
Rabbinic ordinees who are not members-in-good-standing of the aforementioned organizations may apply for membership in the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis by submitting an application to the Membership Committee and Executive Board of the MBR. In order to be considered for membership, such applications must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must present three letters of recommendation. These letters must be from current members-in-good-standing of the MBR. At least one of these letters must be from a current member of the MBR Executive Board.
- The applicant must also present one letter from either a professor or other official of the ordaining body.
- Membership will be granted upon
- submission of the aforementioned letters,
- a recommendation from the Membership Committee and
- a majority vote of those members of the Executive Board of the MBR present and voting
Thank you for your interest in joining the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis. To join the MBR, please click here, print out the form, fill it out as completely as possible, and send it, along with your check, to the address indicated on the form. If you would like to download a Microsoft Version Word version of this file, please click here.