RABBI FINK - Congregation Ariel Senior Rabbi Search

Senior Rabbi Search – Member Feedback Survey
Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the Rabbi Search process for Congregation Ariel. Please tell us about your experience participating in Rabbi and Rebbetzin Fink's visit the weekend of February 21-23, 2025.

If you were able to attend any part of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Fink's visit to Congregation Ariel, we invite you to share your feedback with our Search Committee. We are asking each member of your household to provide their individual feedback, using one form per person.

Please include your name so we can better understand your feedback and possibly follow up with you on your comments.

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DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY: Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the Rabbi Search process for Congregation Ariel. Please tell us about your experience participating in Rabbi Fink's visit February 21-23, 2025.
Friday Night Shabbos ServicesShabbos DinnerShabbos Morning ServicesKiddushShabbos Lunch (Board)Men's Class with the RabbiShalosh Seudos with the RabbiWomen's Shalosh Seudos with the RebbetzinMelava MalkaSunday Morning Q&ADid not attend any events
The Search Committee would like you to evaluate Rabbi Fink based on his skills and his ability to fill the role of Senior Rabbi. Your feedback is very important to the committee in its deliberations.

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	No Opinion	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable: I could not form a conclusion based on my experience
I was able to relate to this Rabbi and connect with his teachings/ message/ D’var Torah
I would attend a class/program/service because this Rabbi was leading it
I would seek out this Rabbi for pastoral care in times of joy and sadness based on my first impression of him
I think this Rabbi will connect well with our youth and infuse positive Jewish experiences and values
I think this Rabbi will connect well with our teens and infuse positive Jewish experiences and values
I think this Rabbi will connect well with our young adults and young professionals as they look for leadership roles and opportunities for their young families to engage in the Congregation Ariel community.
I think the Rabbi will connect well with our ‘empty nesters’/60+ age group and offer meaningful education and programming for them.
I think this Rabbi appreciates the value of women’s learning in this community
I think this Rabbi is sensitive to concerns of women
I think this Rabbi will embrace our community membership, encouraging greater participation and enthusiasm
I would want this Rabbi to be a part of my family’s life cycle events
I appreciate this Rabbi’s approach to Israel
I think this Rabbi will guide and motivate the shul staff, educators and board
I think this Rabbi will represent Ariel positively in the larger community
The Rabbi presented himself professionally (appropriate content, appropriate humor, eye contact, strong interpersonal skills, dress/appearance etc)
The Rabbi exuded a strong ‘presence’ (command of audience, strong interpersonal skills, engaging, dynamic, genuine etc)

Attracting and welcoming to new membersPerforming lifecycle ritualsOffering counseling to community members and familiesDelivering Divrei TorahLeading daveningTeaching
Warm and relatableStrong verbal skillsSomeone I would be comfortable discussing personal matters withInspiringStrong teaching skillsCompelling vision as a Senior RabbiStrong emotional intelligence
Children and teens20-30 year oldsYoung professionalsFamilies with children under 5Families with school age childrenEmpty nesters/60+
Please share any feedback about any areas you want us to learn more about this candidate.
If you had the opportunity to meet the Rebbetzin and/or attend her class, please share your thoughts.
Warm and relatableSomeone I would be comfortable discussing personal matters withStrong teaching skillsStrong emotional intelligence
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Please indicate your support for this candidate for Senior Rabbi.*

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I would support this Rabbi as candidate for Senior Rabbi

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Senior Rabbi Search – Member Feedback Survey

Your feedback is very important to us!

Thank you for your time!