OPT Rabbi Search: Timeline

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Oak Park Temple Rabbi Search Timeline

Approximate Date	Status	Event/Task
Ongoing, as appropriate, via the OPT website, The Messenger, e-mail and US mail updates	Ongoing	Provide you with up-to-date information and access to the search process on the Oak Park Temple website
October 2007-February 2008		Conduct a congregational survey - closed on 18 January 2008
		Hold congregational “Open Forum” meetings - two held so for, more will be scheduled as needed.
		Establish criteria for applicants
Spring – Summer 2008		Post the job listing
Spring – Summer 2008		Review applications
Fall 2008		Conduct preliminary interviews
		Observe and evaluate applicants
		Have Oak Park Temple members meet finalist(s). Congregants will then have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Rabbi Search Committee
Late 2008 – Early 2009		Make a recommendation to the Board
		Make an offer
		Submit the selection to the Board and congregants for approval
Summer 2009		Welcome new rabbi!