As part of their general introduction to the larger Jewish community and to the many arenas of rabbinic endeavor, fourth-year rabbinical students participate in a series of six to seven week rotations which allow them to observe and participate in various aspects of rabbinic work. These rotations combine observation and learning with first-hand experience. Each rotation involves working at an approved site under the supervision of a rabbinic mentor.
Students spend approximately forty hours in each site.
Students may be given rotation credit for prior fieldwork experience, upon the approval of the Associate Dean. Placements in social work-related agencies are supported through the generosity of the Paul A. Kaplan Fund for Rabbinic Interns.