RABBI AND REBBETZIN
Overview
Flagship United Synagogue house of traditional Jewish worship in Great Britain, located in central London, The New West End Synagogue occupies a rarified status in the history of Judaism. The Synagogue is seeking a dynamic rabbinic couple to define the future trajectory of a loyal community approaching its 150th anniversary.
The Community
A vibrant, eclectic congregation enjoys a varied programme of events which reflects the complexion of a diverse, highly social and welcoming membership. The two main community aims are complementary; to enhance the “Minhag Anglia” form of worship and to grow the congregation by reaching out across central London and beyond.
The Position
Applications are invited from qualified candidates with the following criteria:
• Proactive rabbinic couple
• Vocational motivation
• Rabbinic ordination approved
The Employment Package
• Remuneration is attractive and aligned with the responsibilities of the roles
• Accommodation on-site in a period town house
The Roles
The community seeks an engaging and approachable couple as Rabbi and Rebbetzin, to minister across the full spectrum of Jewish life, focused on the following disciplines:
• Communal Events
• Courses
• Education For Adults and Children
• Hosting
• Lifecycle Events
• Outreach
• Pastoral Care
• Ritual Services
Timings
• Applications: Now open.
Close at 3pm GMT 3rd Tevet 5784
Early application an advantage
• Interviews: Commence following closing date
• Start date: By mutual agreement
The Application
• Curricula Vitae
• References
• Your approach to community Rabbonus
• Your congruity with The New West End
For informal, confidential enquiries: rabbinicselectioncommittee@newwestend.org.uk
To view the job descriptions and apply for this position: www.theus.org.uk/vacancies
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