Orthodox Rabbinic Intern

Orthodox Rabbinic Intern

Onsite: Cambridge, MA.

Harvard Hillel is seeking a warm, thoughtful, and student-centered rabbinic intern to work with the Orthodox student community. This role is designed for a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year semikha student at Yeshiva University who is excited about relationship-building, Torah learning, and helping foster a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community within a pluralistic campus environment.

The intern will serve as a consistent rabbinic presence on campus every other Shabbat, building meaningful relationships with students through learning, conversation, mentorship, and Shabbat community life.

Schedule & Commitment

The intern will be on campus every other Thursday evening through Sunday morning during the academic year, late August through mid May.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and facilitate Thursday night mishmar learning
• Be present and engaged at Friday night dinner and oneg
• Attend and participate in Shabbat morning services
• Deliver a Shabbat drasha
• Give a Friday evening or Shabbat afternoon shiur
• Be present at or host Shabbat lunch
• Build strong one-on-one relationships with students through mentorship, learning, and informal connection
• Be available outside of campus weekends to meet virtually or in person with students and respond to questions as they arise
• Support the ongoing growth and culture of the Orthodox Student Minyan community

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A warm, approachable person who enjoys building relationships with students
• Excitement about creating a welcoming Orthodox Jewish community on campus
• Strong Torah learning and teaching skills
• Comfortable leading shiurim, discussions, and one-on-one conversations
• Someone who is proactive, reliable, collaborative, and excited to learn
• A love of Shabbat hospitality and building community through shared experiences
• Current 2nd, 3rd or 4th year semikha student at Yeshiva University

What You’ll Receive

• Hands-on rabbinic experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in a dynamic campus environment
• Ongoing rabbinic mentorship and professional guidance from Harvard Hillel rabbinic staff
• Opportunities to develop skills in teaching, pastoral care, community-building, and student engagement
• Housing accommodations while on campus for Shabbat weekends
• $25,000-$30,000 stipend, less mandatory federal and state withholdings
• The chance to help shape and grow a thoughtful, engaged Orthodox student community within a Hillel setting

Submit cover letter and resume to Rabbi Elisha Gechter at: [email protected]