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| Jun 29, 2026 | Nine Rabbis Ordained by the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute to Serve Jewish Communities Across North America | Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute announces ordination of rabbis who represent remarkable cross-section of backgrounds, professions, and Jewish experiences.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Jewish Spirit... |
| 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... |
| 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 10, 2025 | Sim Shalom’s Yom Kippur Service Rings Urgent Call from Substack Rabbi: The Sound of the Shofar is One of Alarm This Year | All are Welcome
Sim Shalom Online Synagogue Yom Kippur service carried a special weight, echoing Rabbi Blane’s powerful message from his Substack writing as The Substack Rabbi.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sim Shalom Presents “Jazzed-Up High Holiday Services” for Rosh Hashanah – Live & on Zoom | All are Welcome
Rabbi Blane, Founder of Jewish Universalism
Joyful Rosh Hashana
Sim Shalom, the pioneering online Jewish Universalist synagogue, invites all to join its uplifting Rosh Hashanah High Holiday services.
At Sim Shalom, we embrac... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Rabbi Steve Blane sings with the Angels at Sim Shalom Services this year 5786 High Holidays | Sim Shalom, Rabbi Blane and jazz quartet provide jazzed up soulful live High Holiday services at All Angels Church known for social justice work.
NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This High Holiday season, Sim Shalom ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Rabbi Walter Isaac addresses the topic of Hebrew Israelites in course for Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute | Rabbi Walter Isaac presents course on Afro-Jews, Colonization and the Modern Fight for Emancipation for the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute
Rabbi Isaac is a specialist in Africana philosophy, Jewish philosophy, intercultural student aff... |
| 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... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Sim Shalom's Rabbi Steven Blane and Quartet bring Jazz Magic to High Holidays at iconic Bitter End in Greenwich Village | Sim Shalom set to electrify New York City once again with signature High Holiday services. Get ready for unforgettable fusion of soul, spirituality, and jazz!
There's something profoundly moving about blending music and prayer in legendary ... |
| 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 (... |
| 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 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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| 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
Rabbi Steve o... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| 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
The... |
| 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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