Overview

Temple Or Elohim, A Community Reform Congregation in Jericho, NY, is seeking a full-time Rabbi.

We are an active multi-generational congregation with deep ties in our local community, welcoming all members, including interfaith and LGBTQ families. We are searching for an experienced Rabbi with an aura of warmth, compassion, innovation, vibrancy, and leadership.

Our Rabbi must be able to:

  • Help us generate future excitement as we continue to strive to keep Judaism alive and vibrant.
  • Work closely with our Cantor and Ritual Committee on all aspects of our services and Ritual practices.
  • Be a team player with our Director of Education in maintaining the high standards of our Religious School.
  • Officiated at life cycle events and comfort and listen to our families at challenging times.
Type of service are you envisioning: We want a Rabbi as described above.
How do you do Jewish : Reform
Why you need a rabbi: All life cycle events including baby namings, Shivas, funerals, weddings and more
Timing Expectations: Full time position
Rabbi Qualifications: The rabbi should be able to perform interfaith marriages.
Community Description:

Jericho and Syosset are both middle class neighborhoods with a mixture of faiths and backgrounds. Both School districts are among the top 50 in the country.

Work Remotely: no
Qualifications:

Ordination

Willing to locate to the Jericho, Syosset area

Minimum of three to five years of experience

Position Start Date: July 1, 2023
Benefits:

Three bedroom parsonage in the highly rated Syosset school district with a few feet of the synagogue

Send resumes and cover letter to:

Laurel Fried at friedworks.com

About Temple Or Elohim, A Community Reform Congregation

We are a congregation of over 250 families that has been in existence for over 60 years. Our Cantor has been with us for over ten years and our Director of Education has been with us for nine years. Each of them has over 20 years of experience. Our Rabbi is retiring is why we are searching for a Rabbi. She has 36 years of experience.