Associate Rabbi
Position Title:
Associate Rabbi (with potential for future senior leadership)
About the Congregation
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus is a vibrant, multicultural, multigenerational Conservative synagogue in Northeast Miami-Dade County. With over 1000 member families, we are a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community grounded in the values of Torah, Avodah, and G’milut Chasadim.
Our congregation is deeply committed to lifelong learning, meaningful worship, social action, and strong connections to Israel. We pride ourselves on being both traditional and evolving—serving a diverse membership that spans generations, backgrounds, and levels of observance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and engaging Associate Rabbi to join our collaborative clergy team. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment, with the potential to transition into senior leadership over time—continuing our longstanding tradition of internal rabbinic succession.
The Associate Rabbi will work closely under the leadership of the Senior Rabbi and alongside the Rabbi Emeritus and Cantor, contributing meaningfully to all aspects of synagogue life.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Relationship Building
- Foster deep and meaningful relationships across all segments of the congregation
- Focus on engaging younger families, teens (pre- and post–b’nai mitzvah), young professionals, and adults
- Build bridges across our diverse, multicultural membership
- Participate actively in the greater Miami Jewish and general community
Youth, Family & Educational Programming
- Engage with the Early Childhood Academy and religious school families
- Support and enhance b’nai mitzvah and post–b’nai mitzvah programming
- Develop innovative programs to increase participation and retention among younger demographics
- Collaborate with staff, educators, and lay leaders to strengthen the educational pipeline
Ritual & Worship Leadership
- Participate in and help lead Shabbat, holiday, and lifecycle services
- Contribute to the creation of meaningful, engaging, and spiritually uplifting worship experiences
- Deliver sermons and teachings that resonate with a broad audience
Pastoral Care
- Provide compassionate pastoral support, including:
- Bikkur cholim (visiting the sick)
- Shiva minyanim and bereavement support
- Visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities
- Build relationships with and support our Holocaust survivor community
Program Development & Innovation
- Introduce creative ideas to enhance synagogue life and engagement
- Plan, implement, and evaluate programs across age groups and interests
- Support social action initiatives and community outreach efforts
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as an integral member of the clergy team
- Collaborate with synagogue leadership, staff, and volunteers
- Participate in board meetings, offering spiritual insight and guidance
- Grow into leadership responsibilities based on strengths and interests
Qualifications & Desired Attributes
- Ordination from an accredited rabbinical school (preferably within the Conservative/Masorti movement)
- A warm, approachable, and engaging personality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to connect with individuals across generations and diverse backgrounds
- Creativity, initiative, and strong organizational skills
- Commitment to both tradition and thoughtful innovation within Conservative Judaism
- Passion for community building and outreach
- Comfort in both pastoral settings and public leadership roles
- Proficiency in English (required); Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Appreciation for music and communal singing (a plus)
- Strong Zionist identity and commitment to Jewish communal life
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- A proven model of rabbinic mentorship and succession
- A large, engaged, and growing congregation
- A deeply collaborative clergy and leadership culture
- A strong emphasis on community, warmth, and inclusion
- Opportunities for long-term growth and meaningful impact
- A diverse and vibrant Miami Jewish community
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Concise Summary (for Posting / Recruitment)
Associate Rabbi Opportunity – Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus (Miami, FL)
Beth Torah, a large, vibrant, multicultural Conservative synagogue in Northeast Miami-Dade, seeks a warm, dynamic Associate Rabbi to join our collaborative clergy team, with potential for future senior leadership.
We are a community of over 1000 families committed to meaningful worship, lifelong learning, and deep relationships. Our ideal candidate is engaging, compassionate, and creative, with a passion for connecting with younger families, teens, and young adults while serving the full congregation.
Responsibilities include community engagement, teaching, pastoral care, program development, and participation in all aspects of synagogue life.
We offer a unique opportunity within a longstanding model of rabbinic mentorship and succession in a welcoming, inclusive, and growing congregation.
Qualifications: Rabbinic ordination, strong communication skills, commitment to Conservative Judaism, and ability to connect across a diverse community. Spanish proficiency a plus.
For inquiries reach out to our Executive Director, Jill Koch, at 561-676-2220 or [email protected].