Navigating Kashrut – The Center for Applied Torah
BackAbout The Cohort
In this inaugural cohort of The Center for Applied Torah, Atra is partnering with The Hadar Institute to support rabbis navigating questions related to kashrut in their communities.
This cohort is designed for rabbis and Jewish spiritual leaders working in pluralistic Jewish spaces – on campus, in community centers, in small towns, or any place where diverse Jewish practice meets lived reality.
What’s Involved
Throughout the experience, you’ll have steady touch points to reflect, refine, and reimagine together. Each month will include opportunities to meet in a Community of Action and Practice (CoAP), engage in rich content learning, and apply new approaches in your own community.
Your Commitment
- 3 hours per month of active learning and peer collaboration.
- Time to test and refine ideas in your own community.
- A closing siyyum to reflect, share learnings, and look toward the future.
- Willingness to engage wholeheartedly with a diverse cohort.
Key Dates
All meetings take place from 12:00 pm EST – 2:00 pm EST, unless otherwise noted.
- June 25, 2025
- July 16, 2025 (11:30 am EST – 2:00 pm EST)
- August 6, 2025
- September 10, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025
Additionally, Communities of Action and Practice will meet for 1 hour each month at a mutually convenient time.
Application Process
This inaugural cohort is free of cost, due to the gracious support of the Aviv foundation.
Attendance is required at all meetings. If there is a concern about any of the dates, please let us know in the application. If you have a conflict, but are interested in participating in this experience, we encourage you to apply.
Final application is due by June 13, 2025. Once you complete the application, an Atra staff member will be in touch to confirm your participation.
Atra’s Commitment to Accessibility:
If there are ways that we can support you to be able to participate in this program, please be in touch with Rabbi Maddie Cooper.