The International Federation of Rabbis was founded in 2000 and provides a much needed service to rabbis worldwide. The IFR is not an alumni organization or a movement, instead the IFR functions as a practical resource for rabbis of all backgrounds who want and need a forum to examine and adapt to a changing Judaism in the 21st century. IFR members stay connected with their colleagues worldwide through a private list serve, private interactive website, and a newsletter published four times a year. Provides referral services for the Jewish community for life cycle events, lectures, teaching engagements, pulpits and chaplaincies. IFR welcomes all rabbis no matter their background, affiliation, denomination, or practice.