Overview
The Cantor will collaborate closely on all aspects of Temple life:
• Lead uplifting musical and spiritual worship (2 Friday Shabbat Services per month)
• Teach and prepare our B’nai Mitzvah students (Avg 5-6 per year)
• Direct Adult Choir (occasional services throughout the year)
• Share your enthusiasm for and knowledge of Jewish music with our Religious School
students (once month)
Skills Needed:
• Vocal performance
• Knowledge of Liturgy and sacred music
• Familiarity with modern Jewish music
• Hebrew fluency
• Other musical instruments, especially guitar
Robyn Pottorff executivedirector@tbiyork.org
About Temple Beth Israel
Temple Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish Synagogue with a long history of serving the local community that dates back 1877. Our clergy and lay-leadership work in tandem to provide the best spiritual and communal experience for our community. Our congregation consists of many different family dynamics; some born and raised here, others from outside the area; with many diverse backgrounds, including interfaith families. We serve our congregation by offering Friday night Shabbat Services, K-10 Religious School classes, many social events, in-house band and choir as well as helping our community outside the Temple. Our strength is our inclusive community with 245 families and growing.