Rabbi Careers

Type of service are you envisioning: Traditional conservative in which the Rabbi can lead services and read/chant Torah on rotation basis with lay leaders

How do you do Jewish : Traditional Conservative

Why you need a rabbi: Spiritual leader who will conduct life cycle events as needed

Timing Expectations: Regular attendance Shabbat and Festival services - weekday morning minyans whenever possible

Community Description:

Jericho, NY is a lovely community on the North Shore of Long Island and is popular with families for its top-notch schools. Most residents own their own homes and there are a lot of shops, restaurants, and parks.

Work Remotely: no

Qualifications:

The candidate must be proficient in reading/chanting Torah and have the knowledge and skill set to participate in all aspects of the traditional weekly, Shabbat and Festival services. Candidates with ordination from Reform, Reconstructionist or online seminaries will not be considered.

•       serve as shaliach tzibbur, read/chant Torah and chant haftorah/megillot on a rotating basis with our lay leaders
•       deliver a brief d’var Torah/sermon during Shabbat and Festival services
•       conduct life-cycle events
•       actively participate in retaining current and recruiting new members
•       teach classes and lead/facilitate study groups
•      regularly visit/phone members who are ill or in need of support
•      join us for weekday morning minyans whenever possible

The ideal candidate will join us in revitalizing and expanding our congregation and will be flexible in accepting our current ritual practice which includes reciting the full parashah and counting women as part of the minyan.

 

Position Start Date: Fall 2024

Benefits:

Housing option - Rabbi house across street from synagogue is available

Salary Range: $25,000 - $60,000 (if applicable, housing option will be included as part of compensation package)

Send resumes and cover letter to:

jerichojc.rabbisearch@gmail.com