Overview

The Woodstock Jewish Congregation, Kehillat Lev Shalem, seeks a full-time Rabbi to lead

our congregation. As our spiritual leader, there will be no area of synagogue life that is

not the Rabbi’s concern. The ideal candidate will have experience leading Shabbat and

holiday observances, providing pastoral care, and teaching both adults and children.

 

For over 30 years we have been led by Rabbi Jonathan Kligler, a graduate of the

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Jonathan will be reducing his hours to part

time as he moves toward retirement. The new Rabbi will work closely with Rabbi

Jonathan, who will continue to take part in High Holy Day services, as well as other

services and activities when possible. The Board of Directors and the congregation are

committed to supporting the new Rabbi in every way possible as the new Rabbi takes on

leadership. The new Rabbi and Rabbi Jonathan will work flexibly as colleagues in order

to ensure the new Rabbi’s success. Each Rabbi will report to the Board of Directors.

 

We are a musical congregation. As we do not have a cantor, the Rabbi is responsible for

incorporating participatory music into our services, including harnessing the musical

talents of our congregants.

 

We are a welcoming community. The Rabbi must be skilled at making all who enter our

building feel loved and welcomed. The Rabbi should also be skilled at outreach, both to

our members and to the wider community.

 

We are an innovative, socially conscious community. The Rabbi should seek to develop

new ways to engage our congregation in the study, practice, and love of Judaism. The

Rabbi should also help guide our efforts toward Tikkun Olam.

 

The Woodstock Jewish Congregation is a vibrant, thriving, regional congregation located

in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, two hours north of New York City.

With over 300 membership units, we are the largest synagogue in the area. We are

unaffiliated and egalitarian; we draw from all streams of Jewish practice. Our building,

built in 2006, sits on 35 acres of mostly wooded land. We are financially stable with no

debt and adequate financial reserves. We have a small, dedicated staff and an active

volunteer base.

Tagged as: congregational rabbi

Timing Expectations: Full time, one day off a week and flexible hours. 4 weeks vacation.
Rabbi Qualifications: Ability to inspire congregants Welcoming everyone in all aspects of congregational life Vision to grow the spiritual and intellectual life of the congregation Embracing different levels of observance Effective, inspiring educator in all aspects of congregational life Welcoming all manner of families and all gender identities
Community Description:

The Woodstock Jewish Congregation is a vibrant, thriving, regional congregation located
in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, two hours north of New York City.
With over 300 membership units, we are the largest synagogue in the area. We are
unaffiliated and egalitarian; we draw from all streams of Jewish practice. Our building,
built in 2006, sits on 35 acres of mostly wooded land. We are financially stable with no
debt and adequate financial reserves. We have a small, dedicated staff and an active
volunteer base.

Work Remotely: no
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience leading Shabbat and

holiday observances, providing pastoral care, and teaching both adults and children.

 

For over 30 years we have been led by Rabbi Jonathan Kligler, a graduate of the

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Jonathan will be reducing his hours to part

time as he moves toward retirement. The new Rabbi will work closely with Rabbi

Jonathan, who will continue to take part in High Holy Day services, as well as other

services and activities when possible.

Position Start Date: July 1, 2020
Benefits:

Total compensation, including benefits, of $100,000 to $140,000. We’re happy to work with the rabbi to tailor the package to what they’d like.

Salary Range: $100K-$140K
Send resumes and cover letter to:

rabbisearch@wjcshul.org

About Woodstock Jewish Congregation

Vison:

We are dedicated to the advancement of Jewish ethics, culture and religion.  We strive to enable participants to enrich their lives through Jewish worship, celebration, practice, study and fellowship.  We are committed to maintaining our loving character by treating all people with care and respect, and to fostering our connection with the state of Israel and Jews around the world.  We draw from all streams of Jewish practice.  Men and women have an equal opportunity to participate in bringing forth our goals.  It is our hope that the spirit of holiness and the passion for justice generated within our congregation will overflow into our families, workplaces and community at large so we might do our part in fulfilling the ancient directive “to be a light unto the nations”.