60 member Conservative synagogue in Reno, NV seeks part time Rabbi / Spiritual Leader. Responsibilities ideally include:
Leading 3 Saturday morning services each month
Leading 1 Friday night service each month
Leading High Holiday and other holiday services with others
Coordinate leading services with ordained and lay membmers
Adult Education and other programming
Available for life cycle events at fees to be determined
Qualifications
Creative and inspiring pulpit, educational, programming, organizational and community development experience.
Ability to inpsire a spiritually vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community.
Warm, welcoming and compassionate.
Smicha as a Rabbi or Cantor is NOT required but helpful.
Founded in 1921, Congregation Temple Emanu-El is Nevada's oldest Jewish Congregation. We have a 150+ seat sanctuary, small Beit Knesset, social hall, library, fully equiped Kosher kitchen and three classrooms. The building is undergoing renovations and has no mortgage.
We have a culturally diverse membership committed to strong Jewish values, Torah, study, Am Yisral and Eretz Yisrael. Our members are hard working volunteers - including three retired Rabbis - devoted to actively participating in the synagogue by leading services, reading Torah, giving divrei Torah, teaching classes and preparing kiddush.
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 wihin an hours 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.