About StandWithUs & RabbisUNITED
StandWithUs is an international, non-partisan Israel education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism through education. RabbisUNITED, a division of StandWithUs, brings together rabbis from across the denominational spectrum who are committed to Jewish unity, proud Jewish identity, and accurate education about Israel and the Jewish people.
Position Overview
The goal of this department is to offer increasing numbers of Rabbis and their congregants access to StandWithUs resources, including speakers, conferences, and programs, including our fellowships and internships for student leaders on campus and in high schools, access to our LINK Israel programming for Middle School students, and more. RabbisUNITED is emerging as a strong voice for Israel and the Jewish people through taking stands on relevant issues like the war in Gaza, the war with Iran, and rising antisemitism across the US and around the world.
The Director of RabbisUNITED will collaborate with StandWithUs executives and colleagues to implement plans for the strategic growth, programming, and community-building efforts of the division. This is a mission-driven leadership role requiring vision, determination, sensitivity, and initiative. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, inclusive, a strong communicator, relationship builder, and inspiring leader with deep Jewish knowledge and a commitment to unity across all streams of Judaism.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of RabbisUNITED and expand its impact nationally and globally.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a strategic vision to continue growing RabbisUNITED’s reach and influence.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships, programming, and engagement.
- Supervise and support team members, coordinating efforts with internal departments.
- Set measurable goals and report on progress to senior leadership.
- Write and organize a monthly newsletter that goes out to all the Rabbis who are members of RabbisUNITED.
- Continue doing outreach to new Rabbis to develop relationships and bring them in as new members and partners of RabbisUNITED.
- The RabbisUNITED Director needs to help members of RabbisUNITED become conduits to their congregations to strengthen their relationship with Israel, using StandWithUs resources.
- When we are working on the StandWithUs conferences and Rabbis tracks, work closely with events committee and executives to develop the strategy and track for the Rabbis.
- Fundraising expertise. The Director will represent the work of RabbisUNITED to potential donors who can help us fulfill the mission.
Community Engagement & Public Representation
- The Director will be the visible face and voice of RabbisUNITED.
- Cultivate relationships with Rabbis and clergy across denominations.
- Represent RabbisUNITED at synagogues, conferences, and public forums.
- Speak at community events, panels, and interfaith gatherings.
- Promote Jewish unity and counter antisemitism through educational programming.
- Make sure the RabbisUNITED members are fully informed as to the resources that StandWithUs has available to their congregants.
- Work to develop partnerships with other rabbinical organizations working to support Israel and fight antisemitism. The goal would be to compliment, not compete.
- The Director will help to differentiate the work of RabbisUNITED from other organizations.
- The Director will manage the RabbisUNITED Advisory Board.
Outreach & Communications
- Lead membership outreach campaigns to grow membership and engagement.
- Write inspiring content and create videos for newsletters, articles, and social media.
- Ensure all communication is respectful, inclusive, and consistent with our mission.
- Collaborate with the StandWithUs communications team on message alignment.
- An understanding of how to be both proactive and responsive to issues as needed.
- Familiarity with other organizations working in the pro-Israel & fighting antisemitism spaces.
Qualifications
Required
- Deep knowledge of Israel, Jewish history, and Middle East dynamics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Proven ability to work across Jewish denominations and build diverse coalitions.
- Experience in community organizing, program development, and membership growth.
- Personable, warm, respectful, and approachable, great team player.
- Strong commitment to Jewish unity, Zionism, and the mission of StandWithUs.
- An understanding of StandWithUs tone and messaging as non-partisan, centrist, and inclusive, with an ability to implement all messaging in accordance with the StandWithUs brand.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Experience in fundraising.
- Experience in Board management.
Preferred
- Rabbinic ordination or equivalent experience.
- Has leadership experience.
- Experience in interfaith or cross-communal initiatives.
Technology Skills
- Proficiency with CRMs, Zoom, and social media platforms.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft and Monday.com.
- Comfortable using technology for outreach, education, and event hosting.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and paid national and religious Jewish holidays.