Overview

Job Requirements and Expectations:

Our Congregation has been utilizing the Zoom platform to continue activities remotely during this pandemic. We will be transitioning to a hybrid platform (Live/Remote) for the coming year.

Applicants should reside within a reasonable travel distance and be willing to do so as needed.

 

Shabbat Services:

• Conduct Bi-Weekly Shabbat Services on Friday nights and that closely align with observance of the Jewish Holidays

• Chanting of the relevant weekly Torah portion (Trope) for Shabbat services is expected.

• Comfort and experience with conducting a traditional Reform Judaism order of service

• Sermon or D’var Torah content and format are at the discretion of the Clergy.

• Candidates should have demonstrated practical experience with conducting services using Zoom

or other streaming platforms. (We have been streaming services on Zoom during the pandemic)

• Candidates should be willing and available to travel for on-site Shabbat services and adult Jewish learning programs when we reopen later this year.

 

Adult Education:

• Conduct our Adult Jewish Learning Program on Saturday mornings during those weeks with Shabbat Services. (except High Holidays)

• Format should be dynamic and engaging for participants.

• Subject matter and lesson presentation are at the discretion of the Clergy.

 

Pastoral Care and Other Duties:

• Review the Mishabeirach list each week and contact those members by either phone or email.

• Direct contact should be made with the affected individuals/family members as soon as possible.

• Conduct required life cycle events (weddings, funerals, conversions, etc) either in-person or remotely as needed.

• Minister to the overall spiritual needs of the congregation.

Tagged as: cantor, educator, part time, rabbi

How do you do Jewish : Reform
Timing Expectations: We hold bi-weekly Shabbat services and adult educational programs throughout the year and also need Rabbincial services for High Holidays and Life Cycle events
Community Description:

We are a 100+ year old Reform Congregation located in NW Ohio. We are a welcoming and very inclusive community and congregation which draws members from a wide area. Our congregants range in age from 40's-90's and we have also been able to attract an extended Zoom congregational family during this pandemic as well.

Work Remotely: no
Qualifications:

Candidate Qualifications

• Pulpit experience as a congregational Rabbi or Cantor.

• Experience and familiarity with the Mishkan T'Filah and Mishkan Hanefesh Siddurim.

• Ability to sing/harmonize with or without an accompanist.

• Experience with adult Jewish learning programs or teaching experience with adults in a Jewish or secular learning environment.

Position Start Date: August 1, 2021
Benefits:

Travel and business related expenses are reimbursed

Salary Range: $30,000-$40,000
Send resumes and cover letter to:

tbiszlima@outlook.com

About Temple Beth Israel-Shaare Zedek

We are a 100+ year old Reform Congregation located in NW Ohio. We are a welcoming and very inclusive community and congregation which draws members from a wide area. Our congregants range in age from 40's-90's and we have also been able to attract an extended Zoom congregational family during this pandemic as well.