Personal narratives from three generations of Conservative rabbis reveal that the path to religious leadership emerges through complex interactions of family expectations, mentorship, and pivotal historical moments rather than singular experiences of divine calling. Through written reminiscences submitted by Rabbinical Assembly colleagues ordained between 1934 and 1995, a rich tapestry of influences emerges - from transformative summers at Camp Ramah to the profound impact of the Six Day War and Holocaust consciousness. Family traditions interweave with memories of inspirational teachers and early synagogue experiences, while specific rabbinical role models left indelible marks on future religious leaders. The compilation and analysis of these accounts during the Rabbinical Assembly's centennial celebration documents both continuity and evolution in what draws individuals to Jewish religious leadership. These collected testimonies illuminate the sociological and cultural dynamics that sustain religious vocations within American Conservative Judaism, preserving the collective memory of a significant rabbinical generation.