In the early 2000s, the congregation hired a developer to address their financial situation, diminished attendance, and role in society.

Kaplan served informally as the congregation's spiritual leader until 1981, when the congregation hired its first full-time rabbi.

In 1966, the congregation hired Samuel Broude as rabbi.

In 1997, the congregation hired its first permanent rabbi, the 35-year-old Suzanne Griffel.

The congregation hired its first permanent rabbi in 1938.

He and his congregations expected excellent performances from the non-Jewish singers hired for the choir.

In January 1925, the congregation hired its first rabbi, Irving Miller.

In such cases, congregations hire part-time or retired pastors and pay what they can.

Smaller, poorer congregations will hire a woman, but often, only grudgingly, clergy members said.

During his tenure, the congregation hired its first cantor in 1980.