Clergy Transition Hub

As Rabbis Vogel and Camras prepare to transition to Rabbi Emeritus status in July 2026, this page will serve as your central source for all updates, announcements, and opportunities to engage in the process. Here, you’ll find the latest news, event details, FAQs, and ways to share your thoughts as we work together to shape the future of our rabbinic leadership. Our commitment is to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition, guided by transparency, community contributions, and a shared vision for Hamakom’s next chapter. We encourage you to check back regularly for new information and upcoming opportunities to participate in this important journey.

CLERGY TRANSITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clergy Transition Letter 2025-06-17

Hamakom Rabbinic Search Committee:

After careful consideration to represent many slices of our community, taking into account life stages, background, involvement at Hamakom, observance practices, school participants, affiliate connections, and more, we have confirmed the following group for our Rabbinic Search Committee:

Sean Luner & Melissa Garai - Co-Chairs
Sima Bakva
Robyn Brill
Jessica Docter
Beth Fishman
Jacob Kieval
Josh Kirschenbaum
Ben Zion Kogen
Debbie Rivera
Andy Shpall
Committee Youth Advisors: Eva Banafsheha and Sophia Kozikaro-Sanchez

We are deeply grateful for this diverse group of talented individuals who will lead the search for our future senior Rabbi.

The timeline and process of the search is defined by the Rabbinical Assembly.  The committee will complete our questionnaire application in September and submit it by October, which officially kicks off our search.  The committee will assess and hold first-round interviews with candidates.  In late fall, after the holidays, the committee will schedule three to four weekend visits by our top candidates.  These weekends will provide our whole community with a variety of opportunities to interact with the candidates through learning, Shabbat services, and informal moments.  Following each candidate’s visit, the committee will solicit feedback from the congregation to take into consideration as they debrief on each candidate.  After the last candidate visit, the committee will review each candidate again to make a recommendation of our top candidate.