CONGREGATION TEMPLE EMANU-EL

Reno, Nevada

RABBI / SPIRITUAL LEADER

(Part time or Visiting)

Founded in 1921 in Reno, NV, Congregation Temple Emanu-El is a small (90 members) Conservative synagogue and Nevada’s oldest Jewish Congregation. We have a 150+ seat sanctuary, a small Beit Knesset, social hall, library, fully equipped kosher kitchen and three classrooms. We have no mortgage and no operating deficit.

Our congregation is a culturally diverse community with members from Israel, Persia, Russia, South Africa, Turkey as well as throughout the United States. Our members are committed to strong Jewish values, Torah, study, Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael. We have hard working volunteer members – including retired Rabbis – devoted to actively participating in the synagogue by leading services, reading Torah, giving divrei Torah, teaching classes and preparing kiddush. To learn more about our congregation, please visit: www.renoemanuel.org.

Job Description

Part-time (preferred) or visiting Spiritual Leader who is warm, engaging, and collaborative to serve our vibrant small synagogue on a part time basis. The Spiritual Leader will provide spiritual leadership, educational programming, pastoral care and community engagement while inviting member participation in prayer, song, and programming. The ideal candidate will be comfortable connecting with members at every age and stage of life. Responsibilities of the position ideally include the following:

Lead three Saturday morning services each month
Lead one Friday evening service each month
Lead High Holiday and other holiday services with others
Coordinate leading services with ordained and lay members
Lead adult education and other programming to be determined
Be available for life cycle events at fees to be determined

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

Is creative and uplifting.
Has educational, programming, organizational, and community development experience and expertise.
Is able to inspire a spiritually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community
Has Smicha or is a student working toward it as a Rabbi or Cantor (Smicha is preferred but not a requirement).

Community Description

Reno, NV is located in the ideal climate of the high desert of Northern Nevada minutes from the beautiful and world-renowned Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Reno is ideal for those who enjoy skiing with nine ski resorts within an hour’s drive, hiking and other outdoor activities. Reno is home to University of Nevada, Reno and offers many big city amenities such as theater, opera, museums, and a symphony. In addition, Nevada has a low cost of living and no state income or estate taxes.

Salary: $70,000 – Part time position; Visiting honorarium TBD

Position Start Date: As soon as possible or by mutual agreement

Benefits: Negotiable

To apply: Please email your resume and/or CV with Subject identified as “Resume” to:

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