What the Mitch Chefitz Memorial Lecturer Does
Teach a course at Summer Institute. Most courses meet for four 90-minute sessions, either in the morning or the afternoon, on Tuesday through Friday.
What the Mitch Chefitz Memorial Lecturer Recieves
Free registration, room and board (in a double occupancy room) at Summer Institute, plus a $1000 honorarium.
Details
We're seeking an exceptional teacher to initiate the Mitch Chefitz Memorial Lecture Series in Jewish Mysticism at our 2026 Summer Institute.
Propose a four-session course exploring any aspect of Jewish mystical traditions, e.g. Kabbalah, Hasidism, merkavah literature, contemplative practices, mystical theology, or contemporary interpretations.
For this innaugural year, applications for this role are via the Course Application. The Mitch Chefitz Memorial Lecture will be selected from among the classes chosen by the Course Committee.