Darshanim ordination

Darshanim ordination (Hebrew: מַגִּיד‎), or Darshan ordination, is the Semikhah (certification) given to a Jewish lay leader or chaplain called a darshan (דרשן‎) or para-rabbi. The modern ordination of Darshans in Judaism is derived from the ancient position of Maggid. Lay leaders in Judaism have received Semikhah (certification) since the late 16th century.

Several Yeshiva's and other academies now exist to train and certify lay leaders, such as Darshan Yeshiva, ALEPH Pastor Program,[1] and Union for Reform Judaism.[2]

Lay leaders within Judaism serve both in formal spaces like Synagogues, independent minyan, in Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, hospitals and community centers.

Notes
  1. "Alliance for Jewish Renewal Official Site". ALEPH (Renewal Judaism).
  2. "URJ Lay Leader Information". ALEPH (Renewal Judaism).
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