Reno, NV
PART-TIME RABBI / SPIRITUAL LEADER POSITION
Synagogue Description
Founded in 1921 in Reno, NV, Congregation Temple Emanu-El is a small (120 members) Conservative synagogue. We are Nevada’s oldest Jewish Congregation. We have a 150+ seat sanctuary, a small Beit Knesset, social hall, library, fully equipped kosher dairy and separate meat kitchens and three classrooms. The building is on 1.85 acres and has recently completed interior renovations. We have no mortgage and a minimal operating deficit with reserves.
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 and actively involved 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
We seek a part-time Rabbi / Spiritual Leader who is warm, compassionate, engaging, and approachable, someone who invites community participation in prayer, song, and programming. Position is flexible; 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
- Participate in adult and youth education and other programming
- Be available for life cycle events
- Collaborate with Board leadership
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Already has smicha, is a student working toward smicha as a Rabbi or Cantor or otherwise able to lead services, give divrei Torah and teach classes -
smicha is preferred but not a requirement
- Is friendly, creative and uplifting
- Has educational, programming, organizational, and community development experience and expertise
- Is able to inspire a spiritually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community
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 lower cost of living and no state income or estate taxes.
Salary: TBD based on final agreed upon time commitment and responsibilities
Position Start Date: Summer 2026
Benefits: Negotiable
To apply: Please email your resume with references with Subject identified as “Resume” to: [email protected] and Iris Frank at [email protected]