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.

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

Several Yeshivas and other academies now train and certify lay leaders, such as Darshan Yeshiva, [1] ALEPH Pastor Program,[2] (the role referred to there as “Mashpia”), the Union for Reform Judaism,[3] and AJRCA's chaplaincy school.[4]

Notes
  1. darshanyeshiva.org
  2. "Hashpa'ah: Training Program for Jewish Spiritual Directors". ALEPH (Renewal Judaism).
  3. "URJ Lay Leader Information". ALEPH (Renewal Judaism).
  4. Chaplaincy School, ajrca.edu
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