ACRE hosted its 2^nd annual Continuing Rabbinic Education Conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2009 at the conference center of UJA-Federation of New York. Representatives of the rabbinical seminaries, rabbinic organizations and continuing rabbinic education program providers were among the 50+ participants in the Conference.

The agenda for this Conference was built upon the ongoing work of this new and vibrant organization which has only been in existence for one year. In its first year ACRE became a 501 (c) 3, launched a dynamic, state-of-the art website (www.allianceforcre.org), which features a calendar and listing of the CRE programs of 20 participating organizations, made a presentation about its work at the Network for Research in Jewish Education Conference, and convened members around shared CRE agenda items -e.g., how to use technology effectively.

A review of this executive summary, or a more thorough reading of the Conference Proceedings on the ACRE website (www.allianceforcre.org) will provide clear evidence about the interest, achievements, growth and potential of ACRE. We highly recommend that you spend a few minutes listening to the video perspectives of four Conference participants, found on the home page of the ACRE website.

Much of the success of ACRE is due to the beneficence and ongoing support from the Lasko Family Foundations. We thank them, once again, for their crucial role in the development and growth of ACRE.

Entire Executive Summary:  2009 ACRE Conference Executive Summary (2.11 MB)