Overview

The previous rabbi, Rabbi Barry Silver of blessed memory, taught Cosmic Judaism, which took a rationalistic approach to Judaism. His views are found in his recently published book Cosmic Judaism. The Congregation may not be familiar with its precepts, but they are used to the rationalistic approach

  • We are accepting applicants from any of the liberal Jewish denominations
  • Able to read Torah and translate/interpret – provide insight
  • Be accepting with regard to interfaith family and LGBTQ community and life cycle events
  • All-inclusive with all people and all faiths – respectful of other beliefs – not close-minded
  • Able to assist in growing the congregation, which is small and elderly
  • Work well with the Board and other clergy and personnel and vice-versa
  • Available for Shabbat and holidays
  • Open-minded, friendly, and personable would be preferred
  • Charismatic, personable, approachable
  • Living locally is preferred.
  • Perform life cycle events for the congregation and outside
  • Be able to counsel/console those on the “Mi Shebeirach” list or those families who recently lost dear ones
  • Be able to create programming that could help outreach, especially to younger people, and grow the congregation
  • Available for other virtual and in-person programming, such as Torah Study, community events
  • Pro-activist for social issues (such as women’s rights, LQBTQ rights, gun control, etc) is preferred
  • Finalists will be asked to do a Shabbat service for the congregation
  • The start date could be for the High Holidays, preferably sooner or after if we get a temporary substitute

Tagged as: rabbi

Timing Expectations: Officiate Friday Shabbat, weekly Torah class, High Holidays and LEAD and minister to our congregation
Rabbi Qualifications: Our Rabbi will happily officiate interfaith marriages.
Community Description:

We are a liberal congregation with diverse views about all aspects of Judaism. Our Rabbi recently passed away. We are seeking to fill the hole that was left by his passing. We are hoping for an individual who can lead, teach and Minister to us in a way that fits in with our basic liberal beliefs. It's absolutely beautiful down here but there is a lot to be done. The right person could make a life starting with our community.

Work Remotely: no
Qualifications:

Ordained rabbi living in or planning on relocating to the paradise on Earth of South Florida.

Position Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: Part time salary plus associated honorariums
Send resumes and cover letter to:

Sharon Leibovitz, sharonleibovitz@gmail.com;
Rabbi Martin Vesole, mkvesole@msn.com;
Suzanne Burstein, bigtime2619@comcast.com;
Alan Lichtenberg, nycesq@yahoo.com

About Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor

We are a liberal congregation with diverse views about all aspects of Judaism. Our rabbi recently passed away. We are seeking to fill the whole that was left by his passing. We are hoping for an individual who can lead and teach and minister in a way that fits in with our basic liberal beliefs. It's absolutely beautiful down here but there is a lot to be done. The right person could make a life starting with our community.