Rabbi

Rabbi

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Jewish Life
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living – San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience

About Us

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, we are a leading senior services organization in Northern California, providing older adults with comprehensive and innovative care that fosters purpose, dignity and joy. Proudly serving over 2,500 individuals annually from all faiths and backgrounds, we fully embrace aging in a community deeply rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. 

Position Overview

The Rabbi leads our internal L’Dor VaDor Synagogue and provides spiritual, religious, educational, and emotional support to SFCJL residents, patients, and their families. The Rabbi also serves as a spiritual resource to staff, helping foster a culture of compassion, connection, and respect. This role plays a vital part in promoting whole-person care and enhancing the spiritual life of our diverse and dynamic senior community.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide compassionate, spiritual, and religious support to residents, patients, and families across all levels of care.
• Assess and respond to individual spiritual and religious needs to enhance wellbeing.
• Serve as a liaison to families, offering guidance and communication on spiritual matters.
• Lead weekly Shabbat services and officiate Jewish holiday observances tailored to meet residents’ cultural and cognitive needs.
• Conduct memorial services and other life-cycle rituals as requested.
• Visit hospitalized or homebound residents in person, virtually, or by phone.
• Provide Jewish educational classes and study opportunities for older adults.
• Collaborate with Life Enrichment and leadership to sustain a mission-aligned Jewish Life program.
• Supervise and mentor spiritual care interns; maintain partnerships with rabbinical seminaries and CPE programs.
• Engage in interfaith collaborations and represent SFCJL within the broader Bay Area spiritual care community.

Requirements

• Rabbinic ordination from an accredited seminary.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chaplaincy, congregational leadership, or community-based religious work.
• Experience working with older adults and familiarity with end-of-life spiritual care.

Personal Qualities

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Creative, adaptable, and open to innovation in spiritual practice and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect meaningfully with people from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions, and life experiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $135,000 - $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

This role is best suited for an empathetic and calm leader who has the spiritual depth to uplift older adults within a warm, inclusive, and misssion-driven community.

Visit our website at: San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living - Jobs  OR  

Submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]