In the past year, an unusual number of Canadian rabbis have changed jobs, even while COVID restrictions make job interviews difficult. Rabbis across the country have left their synagogues, either to change things up or for personal reasons. Some came as a surprise, like Matthew Leibl in Winnipeg, who announced his resignation in April; others left to pursue other projects, like Yossi Sapirman of Toronto.

What is it like for a rabbi to change positions? How easy is it for them to move? In today's episode, Rabbi Lionel Moses, a veteran Canadian rabbi who ran the matching system between rabbis and synagogues for the Conservative Jewish community in North America, says it’s a lot like dating—and mourning. And this year hasn't made it any easier.

What we talked about:

"'Rabbi Yossi' now heads outreach group he founded" (thecjn.ca)
"Leaving one home for another" (about Rabbi Don Pacht, at jewishindependent.ca)
"Rabbi Chaim Strauchler To Take the Helm at Rinat" at jewishlink.news
"Meet Rabbi Aubrey Glazer" (mauijews.org)
"Rabbi Matthew Leibl leaving position" (szwinnipeg.ca)
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Why are so many Canadian rabbis leaving their jobs this year?