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Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, the inaugural Senior Rabbi for Congregation Mishkan Or, will retire from the congregational rabbinate in 2026. A recent Stage IV cancer survivor, he is hopeful in retirement to more fully embrace his “bonus time.” We’re so grateful for his leadership and ongoing commitment!
We have assembled a Senior Rabbinic Search committee comprised of members who represent the wonderful breadth and depth of our congregation. Please check back for frequent updates on this committee’s important work.
If you have any questions for our Senior Rabbinic Search Committee, please send an email to: rabbisearch@mishkanor.org
SURVEY –
Share your thoughts with the committee! Click here to complete a brief survey online, or stop by the front desk to complete a paper copy.
Throughout the summer and fall, we’ll be hosting a number of in-person gatherings where we’d love to hear from you directly.
RABBINIC SEARCH UPDATE –
August 10, 2025 – Committee Members staffed a table at the Garden Party. Congregants and staff members stopped by for informal conversation about the Senior Rabbinic Search.
July 28, 2025 – The Search Committee Co-Chairs met with Executive Director Julianna Johnston Senturia and Department Directors to hear feedback and concerns regarding the Search Process and their vision for the ideal skillset for the next Senior Rabbi.
July 21, 2025 – The Search Committee hosted its second listening session with the congregation where congregants were able to ask questions about the search process and share their thoughts for what the next Senior Rabbi could bring to our congregation.
July 2, 2025 – Search Committee members joined the Ritual and Worship Committee to solicit feedback and engage in thoughtful discussion and were informed by their experience partnering with our clergy team over the past year.
June 9, 2025 – Mishkan Or Co-Presidents shared an update on the Senior Rabbi search status at the Congregation Mishkan Or Annual Meeting.
June 8, 2025 – Rabbinic Search Co-Chairs presented search status and strategy to The Emeritus Council.
May 25, 2025 – Senior Rabbi Search Status FAQs, click here.
May 23, 2025 – On Friday, May 23, the Search Committee hosted its first listening session with the congregation at the Sparks of Light event preceding Shabbat services. Committee members joined more than 50 congregants for round table conversations that were insightful and energizing. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from our fellow congregants and learn what they’re thinking about as we embark on this important rabbinic search process.
May 8, 2025 – Click Here for Update on our Senior Rabbinic Search
April 3, 2025 – As announced in December, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk shared his plan to retire from the congregational rabbinate during 2026. A recent Stage IV cancer survivor, he is hopeful in retirement to more fully embrace his “bonus time.” We’re so grateful for his leadership and ongoing commitment!
As we plan for the future and our next Senior Rabbi’s leadership, we are pleased to share the Senior Rabbinic Search Committee has been selected and is as follows:
Liza Adams
Linda Barnett
Ben Becker
Robert Blumstein
Jon Eisenberg
Ken Hochman
Debra Mayers Hollander (co-chair)
Keith Kerman
Shelley Milin Marcus
Kevin Margolis
Lev McFarland
Amy Nadler
Eric Silver (co-chair)
Cynthia Tancer
Margot Tomer
Brian Young
These congregational members represent the wonderful breadth and depth of our congregation. Their dedication to our congregation, our community, the Reform Jewish movement and Judaism is steadfast, and they are excited to begin the important work of identifying the next senior leader of Congregation Mishkan Or and its clergy team.
If you have any questions for our Senior Rabbinic Search Committee, please send an email to: rabbisearch@mishkanor.org
Under the guidance of co-chairs, we envision multiple ways to gather congregational input. We will continue to keep you abreast of this committee’s work.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our community.
With gratitude and hope,
Julie Raskind and Bruce Goodman
Co-Presidents, Congregation Mishkan Or
president@mishkanor.org