The North American Association Of Synagogue Executives

Amin Tzibur
Certification

The Amin Tzibur Program commissions those professionals involved in the ministration of synagogues and their members. Conferred by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and the North American Association of Synagogue Executives and recognized by one's congregation, participants are awarded a Teudat Amin and commissioned an Amin Tzibur, one who faithfully devotes oneself to the ministration of the community and the rebuilding of Eretz Yisrael.
The purpose of the Amin Tzibur Program is to recognize the Judaic knowledge, skills, and work of synagogue professionals in congregational life, to add a level of professionalism to the field of synagogue administration, and to encourage qualified and dedicated Jewish communal workers to consider a career in the synagogue setting.
To be considered an Amin Tzibur, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

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Candidates must be a recognized Regular Member of the North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE)

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Candidates must be certified as a Fellow in Synagogue Administration (FSA) by the North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE)

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Candidates must be recognized by their lay leaders, membership, and congregational clergy as one of the religious leaders of the synagogue serving in sacerdotal areas of congregational and communal life including responsibilities such as leading religious services, serving as a member of the beit din (religious court), teaching, counseling, and ministering to the needs of the congregation in matters of life cycle events, religious ceremonies, kashrut supervision, and other areas of Jewish living.

The components of the Amin Tzibur program are as follows:

General Application Requirements
Clergy Mentorship
Judaic Study and Scholarship
Professional Growth and Communal Service
Personal Observance and Religious Practice
Ritual and Synagogue Skills

NAASE is proud of the first group of Executive Directors
awarded this prestigious commission
in June 1999, June 2001, June 2003, June 2005 and June 2008
and we congratulate . . . .

Glenn S. Easton, FSA, ATz
Judith Kranz, FSA, ATz
Marc M. Neiwirth, FSA, ATz
Neal Price, FSA, ATz
David I. Rothenberg, FSA, ATz
Michael Schatz, FSA, ATz
Michael L. Simmons, FSA, ATz

We invite all NAASE members to learn more about the program by contacting the NAASE office or any of the certificate holders.

The Amin Tzibur Program commissions those professionals involved in the ministration of synagogues and their members. Conferred by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and the North American Association of Synagogue Executives and recognized by one's congregation, participants are awarded a *Teudat Amin* and commissioned an *Amin Tzibur, one who faithfully devotes oneself to the ministration of the community and the rebuilding of Eretz Yisrael. The purpose of the Amin Tzibur* Program is to recognize the Judaic knowledge, skills, and work of synagogue professionals in congregational life, to add a level of professionalism to the field of synagogue administration, and to encourage qualified and dedicated Jewish communal workers to consider a career in the synagogue setting. To be considered an *Amin Tzibur*, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
. . . .	Candidates must be a recognized Regular Member of the North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE)
. . . .	Candidates must be certified as a Fellow in Synagogue Administration (FSA) by the North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE)
. . . .	Candidates must be recognized by their lay leaders, membership, and congregational clergy as one of the religious leaders of the synagogue serving in sacerdotal areas of congregational and communal life including responsibilities such as leading religious services, serving as a member of the beit din (religious court), teaching, counseling, and ministering to the needs of the congregation in matters of life cycle events, religious ceremonies, kashrut supervision, and other areas of Jewish living.
The components of the *Amin Tzibur* program are as follows:
	General Application Requirements Clergy Mentorship Judaic Study and Scholarship Professional Growth and Communal Service Personal Observance and Religious Practice Ritual and Synagogue Skills
NAASE is proud of the first group of Executive Directors awarded this prestigious commission in June 1999, June 2001, June 2003, June 2005 and June 2008 and we congratulate . . . .
Glenn S. Easton, FSA, ATz Judith Kranz, FSA, ATz Marc M. Neiwirth, FSA, ATz Neal Price, FSA, ATz David I. Rothenberg, FSA, ATz Michael Schatz, FSA, ATz Michael L. Simmons, FSA, ATz
We invite all NAASE members to learn more about the program by contacting the NAASE office or any of the certificate holders.