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| Jun 29, 2026 | Cantor Marjory Appel Builds a Ministry of Healing, Music, and Compassion | Cantor Appel represents the very best of what JSLI hopes to cultivate in its students. Her work demonstrates how Jewish leadership can touch lives far beyond the walls of a synagogue.”
— Rabbi and Dean Steve Blane
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATE... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | JSLI-trained Rabbi Brian Serle Named Spiritual Leader of Joliet Jewish Congregation | Rabbi Serle entered JSLI with decades of leadership and teaching experience, but what distinguished him was his deep commitment to serving people with wisdom, compassion, and humility.”
— Rabbi Steve Blane, JSLI Dean
JOLIET, IL, UNITED STAT... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Two Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Trained Rabbis Team Up to Celebrate Small Reform Shul in Appalachian Mountains | NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two JSLI-ordained Rabbis teamed up for a musical Shabbat in Franklin, NC. Rabbi Shush Carson of Maryville, TN and Rabbi RuthE Levy of Marietta, GA created a musical shabba... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Sim Shalom the Online Synagogue offers Havdalah Services | The pioneering online synagogue Sim Shalom dedicated to inclusive, musical, and progressive Jewish worship offers weekly Havdalah services every Saturday night.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sim Shalom,... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Rabbi RuthE breaks ground in Smoky Mountains North Carolina | Rabbi RuthE Levy installed as the first rabbi to lead Mountain Synagogue during the High Holidays 5786.
Joy and spirituality belong together,” Rabbi RuthE said with a smile. “When people are smiling, singing, and connecting — that’s sacred.... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Rabbi Ye'ela Rosenfeld of Der Nister L.A. Teaches Course on Modern Israel for Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute | NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rabbi Ye'ela Rosenfeld, spiritual leader of Der Nister - Downtown L.A. Jewish Center, will be teaching her course on Modern Israel for the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute.... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Continues to Elevate Curriculum with New Course Offering from Rabbi Sima Oster | As the demand for spiritual leaders continues to grow, we continue to recognize the importance of equipping its students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.”
— Rabbi Steve Blane
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, Marc... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Sim Shalom and Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Unite for Alumni and Student Gathering in New York City | Sim Shalom and the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI) came together for a special alumni and student gathering in the heart of New York City
Who knew that French – Impressionist Camille Pissarro was Jewish?”
— Rabbi Steve Blane
NEW Y... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Guest Panel of three Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Rabbis Share Their Journey with Class #26 at Ordination | Three JSLI ordained Rabbis joined Class #26 at their ordination to offer support and guidance and share their own journeys with the candidates.
NEW YORK, NY, USA, June 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute (... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Hosts In Person Alumni Gathering in New York | The Tour of the Eldridge Street Synagogue
Twenty JSLI alumni Rabbis and Cantors attend gathering that offers time for sharing, caring and community
By 2024, the landscape of Rabbi education and ordination will have undergone a transformativ... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Two Florida synagogues host special Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month services | Three clergy ordained by Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute joined together in Florida to host a Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month service.
It was joy to work with my colleagues to create a rich and moving service. The pragma... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Gives Thanks for it's Alumni | JSLI Alumni turned out to respond to survey about current Jewish life engagement and Rabbi Blane was excited to hear what they had been doing since ordination.
We offer a pragmatic approach to students and provide them with tools to lead an... |
| May 30, 2023 | Rabbi Singer Songwriter Steven Blane of Sim Shalom Online Synagogue joins line up of artists who support the Connecting Communities Event at Shrine in Harlem | Rabbi Blane at Shrine Rabbi Blane brings his Universalist voice to the event and inspires interfaith and cross cultural love.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 30, 2023
Rabbi and Singer Songwriter Steven Blane joins the Connecting Communities Initiative... |
| May 26, 2023 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ordains 24th class of Rabbis | Many students are fulfilling a life long dream and JSLI prides itself on making study for Jewish clergy relevant and accessible.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 26, 2023
Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute - JSLI - ordains its 24th class of Rabbis. On... |
| May 26, 2023 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute to ordain 9th Cantor in June | JSLI's Cantorial curriculum is mentor-based. One or two students and one instructor meet every other week online. Over the course of the two years (four semesters), students learn Nusach for Shabbat, Festivals, High Holidays, and Weekdays.
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| May 23, 2023 | Sim Shalom Online Synagogue Soars into the Summer with continued nightly services | Meet the Rabbis Sim Shalom, a non profit 501 © (3) tax-exempt organization, nurtures a Jewish connection through its mission of innovative services, creative education and dynamic outreach to the global community.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 23, 2... |
| May 19, 2023 | Sim Shalom Online Synagogue thrives and installs three new Rabbis | Rabbi "Shush" Carson of Tennesse joins Sim Shalom online synagogue to lead Shabbat and weeknight services Rabbi "Shush" Carson is happy to be a spiritual leader for the modern world. “Embracing the Whole Tapestry of Jewi... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Rabbi Steve Blane leads a traditional Passover seder at Browne Street Community Church | Rabbi Blane, right, at the community seder On the second night of Passover, Rabbi Blane did the work of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, by bringing two diverse communities together in worship.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) April 17, 2023
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| Apr 17, 2023 | Rabbi Blane leads a Passover seder at the Knickerbocker cafe in New York City | Rabbi Blane, a singer/songwriter himself, whose songs reflect his love of New York is thrilled to worship in these historic venues.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) April 17, 2023
Rabbi Steve Blane of Sim Shalom, the online synagogue, enjoyed the annual se... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute and the UJUC hold spring retreat for alumni and students | Haggadah from the 15th Century JSLI's fourth online retreat was attended by thirty alumni and students who enjoyed the unique and engaging topics.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) April 05, 2023
The Union of Jewish Universalist Communities (ujuc.org) hoste... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Pop-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Poet Steven Blane to Release New Album "Songs for New York Lovers" on March 15, 2023 | Blane is a Rabbi and Cantor who leads High Holiday Services at The Bitter End in NYC. He is also the founder and Dean of JSLI and the Rabbi of Sim Shalom, a unique online synagogue.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) March 15, 2023
Acclaimed Pop-Jazz Singer-... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Class #23 Bet Din Shine in their Roles as Jewish Leaders Doing Good Works | Rabbi Anibal Mass “The sound of a shofar reminds us that there is so much work to be done to make this world a better place,” notes Rabbi Mass.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 03, 2023
On December 17 the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ordaine... |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Ordains 23rd Class of Rabbis | Rabbi Blane developed the school to train people who wanted to be Jewish clergy but were unable to attend a 5 year program. The school has always been online which allows more accessible opportunities for learning including for this cohort ... |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Sim Shalom, the online synagogue, offers its 9th year of High Holiday services at the Bitter End | "There's a lamp forever burning. It's in you and it's in me." Lyrics from Spark.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 12, 2022
Rabbi Steven Blane and Sim Shalom, the online synagogue, brought a jazz quartet for High Holiday Services to the ic... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sim Shalom Online Synagogue Installs New Associate Rabbis | "The closest synagogue to me is 3 hours away. It's not possible for me to attend regularly. Sim Shalom has been a welcome addition to my life and provides a much needed and constant connection to Judaism," notes a congregant from ... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Sim Shalom offers live Jazz-inspired services in New York for the 5783 High Holidays | Rabbi Blane shares his joyous musical services As one congregant notes, "'Doesn't get better than this! Love it! (Two thumbs up from me!)"
NEW YORK (PRWEB) July 29, 2022
Rabbi Steven Blane and Sim Shalom, the online synagogue, wil... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute ordains 8 clergy as part of it's 22nd cohort | Shari Berman hails from Hawaii but studied with JSLI from Japan. Our online program makes this possible. Each student brings their own unique perspective and life experience to the school which adds to the richness of the program and studen... |
| May 26, 2022 | The Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute enrolls 24th cohort of students studying to become Jewish clergy | Rabbi Steven Blane explains, "This allows each cohort to experience other points of view and create a strong collegial and rich network for support after ordination. "
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 26, 2022
The Jewish Spiritual Leaders' In... |
| May 11, 2022 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute holds annual online retreat | Blane is an accomplished pianist, guitarist and singer/songwriter who loves the uke. He states, "It's such a simple instrument and can bring a fun and joyous feeling to services. "
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 11, 2022
Jewish Spiritual Le... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Rabbi Elias Zwang joins team who offer daily services for Sim Shalom Online Synagogue | Newly ordained Zwang joins team of Rabbis leading services for Sim Shalom Says Blane, "We have grown to be a vibrant and engaged group who enjoy one another and Jewish worship together. It doesn't matter that everyone lives far apart. ... |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Enrolls new class of eight who are studying to become Rabbis | Blane's expression of acceptance evolved into a new movement called Jewish Universalism where many of the alumni and his colleagues find an approach to Judaism that resonates with the people they serve.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 20, 2022
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| Jan 20, 2022 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ordains its recent class of Rabbis | Each student brings their own unique perspective and life experience to the school which adds to the richness of the program.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 20, 2022
Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute - JSLI - ordains 21st class of Rabbis. The c... |
| Dec 6, 2021 | The first class of The Jewish Life Enrichment Program of JSLI completed their studies | "Many are called to the rabbinate but need to refine their skills before attending Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute. We developed the J-LEaP program to provide them a resource to assess their interest and experience," notes Bla... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Sim Shalom, the original online synagogue, celebrates Thanksgiving with friends | Rabbi Deborah McKenzie of Maryland called gratitude "a renewable energy source."
NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 30, 2021
Rabbi Steve Blane and Sim Shalom online, the pioneer of streaming of Jewish worship services, offered a rich servi... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | The Union of Jewish Universalist Clergy and Communities adds its first European Congregation | NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 05, 2021
The Union of Jewish Universalist Clergy and Communities (UJUC) adds its first European Congregation. The name is "The Jewish Havurah of Northern Ireland. " Havurah means "fellowship" in H... |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Rabbi Cantor Singer Songwriter Steve Blane releases a new album in time for the High Holidays | Sim Shalom Synagogue offers the best of Rabbi Cantor Singer Songwriter Steve Blane's passions during the High Holidays jazzed up services.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) July 27, 2021
Singer-Songwriter Rabbi and Cantor Steven Blane will be releasing a br... |
| Jul 20, 2021 | We're Back! Sim Shalom Online Synagogue will be back live for the High Holidays this year! | "For lucky New-Yorkers in the know, spending High Holidays at an iconic venue with a creative and musical Rabbi and his band will be an experience to be savored. Those not in the Big Apple can join services via zoom."
NEW YORK (PR... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute 20th Class Ordained This Past Week | "Class #20 formed a special bond illustrating one of the richest components of studying with JSLI - the connection with a group of peers that continues even beyond ordination and who each bring their unique Jewish experience to the pro... |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Sim Shalom the Original Online Synagogue celebrates the 2nd night of Passover with an online seder and service | Rabbi Steve shares, "We are Jewish Universalist and believe that G-d equally chose all nations to be lights unto the world. We welcome and nurture everyone in every way- into all of our rituals and into our hearts. We have no dues or b... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Sim Shalom, the pioneer of online worship, expands its offerings during COVID | "Our liturgy is fully participatory- you see everything on your computer screen! And our siddurim (prayerbooks) and prayers are transliterated into English so everyone can join in joyous song and prayer. We have no dues or building fun... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Newest Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute Class Ordained on December 19 and the 21st class begins this week | JSLI Online Ordination Ceremony "...But perhaps more importantly, I feel that what I learned, from Rabbi Blane as well as my fellow students, improved me spiritually as a Jew." Rabbi Dario Hunter
NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 05, 2021
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| Dec 9, 2020 | Sim Shalom Online Synagogue Celebrates Hanukkah with Jelly Donuts and Cantorial Concert | The Sim Shalom Online Hanukkah concert and celebration will be a rich presentation of varied selections of Hanukkah classics as well as Shabbat melodies that feature each of the unique voices of the five guest Cantors.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) Dece... |
