Central Conference of American Rabbis 355 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10017

Welcome to the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), located at 355 Lexington Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, New York. As a distinguished place of worship and synagogue, the CCAR is the premier Reform rabbinic professional leadership organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish life through exemplary rabbinic leadership. Proudly recognized as the oldest and largest rabbinic organization in North America, we are committed to fostering excellence in the Reform Jewish rabbinate.

Our mission is to enhance the unity and connectedness among over 2 million Reform Jews across North America, Israel, and the world. We achieve this by providing religious, spiritual, ethical, and intellectual guidance to our 2,200 member rabbis. With a focus on applying Jewish values to contemporary life, we strive to create a compelling and accessible Judaism for today and the future.

The CCAR plays a pivotal role in guiding the Jewish community on key spiritual, social, cultural, and human rights issues. Through our Platforms, Responsa, Resolutions, and Statements, we inspire and define Judaism in our times, ensuring that tradition and Jewish scholarship remain relevant to modern challenges.

As the center for lifelong rabbinic learning, the CCAR offers unparalleled resources in career development, personal and family support, and publications. Our commitment to ongoing Torah study, professional development, and high educational and ethical standards ensures excellence in rabbinic leadership, thereby strengthening the Jewish community.

For over 50 years, the CCAR has been a leader in rabbinic placement and employment services, assisting thousands of rabbis, congregations, and communities in making the essential decision of finding the right rabbinic leadership.

Join us for the CCAR Convention 2025 from March 23-26 in Chicago, Illinois. CCAR members can pre-pay for the convention on our website.

We also stand in solidarity with the State and People of Israel, reflecting our commitment to global Jewish unity.

Visit us at the Central Conference of American Rabbis to experience a vibrant and dynamic Jewish community dedicated to the future of Reform Judaism.