Rabbinical Seminary International

Rabbinical seminary in Elmsford, New York

The Rabbinical Seminary International (RSI) is a rabbinical seminary located in Elmsford, New York.[1] RSI was founded in 1994 by the Hungarian Hasidic rabbi and Kabbalist Joseph H. Gelberman, a graduate of the City University of New York and Yeshiva University, who is also known as a pioneer in inter-religious dialogue.[2] The RSI is a non-denominational rabbinical seminary in the Neo-Hasidic tradition, preparing students to become teachers, counselors, and spiritual guides. Students seeking ordination as rabbis follow a self-guided curriculum with support from rabbinical mentors, typically completing their studies in two to three years before receiving semikhah. RSI is the oldest non-denominational yeshiva in North America, offering traditional rabbinical and cantorial programs.

## References

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1. ^ Dashefsky, Arnold; Sheskin, Ira M. (2020-07-02). American Jewish Year Book 2019: The Annual Record of the North American Jewish Communities Since 1899. Springer Nature. p. 486\. ISBN 978-3-030-40371-3.
2. ^ "Know Your Seminary: Rabbinical Seminary International - Woodstock Jewish Congregation". 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-01-10.

## External links

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* Official Website