Roman Paur was asked to be the point person to shape the latter initiative into a formal program. The full Board meets twice annually, mandates ISTI priorities and programs, and establishes the operating budget.
All religious traditions are welcome.
Head Rabbi, Temple Israel, Minneapolis MN 4. ISTI is a program jointly founded in partnership with the Board by Saint John's Abbey and University, divisions of The Order of Saint Benedict, a tax exempt corporation. It is housed on the Saint John's campus in Wimmer Hall Suite 302. ISTI's goal from the beginning is to be financially independent through its own fundraising initiatives. ISTI has been unsuccessful, however, in attracting adequate funding to support itself through annual giving or endowment resources.