Kehillat Ma'arav - Santa Monica, CA

Kehillat Ma’arav (KM) is a Conservative USCJ-affiliated congregation located in Santa Monica, California. We are seeking a part-time Post-B’nai Mitzvah Teacher/Mentor to join our Arts and Bnai Mitzvah Program, BAYIT. Under the supervision and guidance of the Education Director, Post-B’nai Mitzvah Teacher/Mentor will facilitate creative and educational programing. We are looking for someone who can bring Jewish learning and text to life through the arts. We are especially interested in someone who can make short videos or memes for social media with the students, but we are also open to hearing other creative and engaging ideas from various art specialists. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and background in Jewish education, 3 years of related congregational experience, An outgoing personality that interacts well with children, Availability on designated dates outlined below, Someone who is creative, engaging, pluralism and working with a team, Excellent organization and communication skills, Substantial leadership experience, Experience in Read More >

Kehillat Ma’arav (KM) is a Conservative USCJ- affiliated congregation located in Santa Monica, California. All resumes and other materials should be addressed to Kate Flanagan, Executive Director, at [email protected]. www.km-synagogue.org. 

High Holidays 6th – 8th Grade Teacher/Facilitator 

We are seeking High Holiday teacher to serve our lively congregation of approximately 200 member-families. Services and programs are held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles (not at the synagogue in Santa Monica). Under the supervision and guidance of KM’s Education Director, the High Holiday 6-8th Grade Teacher will facilitate creative and educational programming. Position Qualifications: An outgoing personality that interacts well with adolescents, Availability on designated dates outlined below, Someone who is creative, engaging, Experience working with adolescents & Background in Jewish education. High Holiday Programming: Help create engaging youth programs for Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah (2.5 hour program) and the Read More >

Kehillat Ma’arav (KM) is a Conservative USCJ-affiliated congregation located in Santa Monica, California. KM fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and participatory Jewish community rooted in God, Torah, and Israel that strengthens tradition and identity through educational, religious, and spiritual growth. KM is seeking a Torah Reader (Baal Koreh) to serve its active and engaged community of approximately 200 member-families and read Torah on Shabbat and holidays (except High Holidays). KM follows the triennial cycle of Torah reading.  Currently, services start at 9:45am. This position is available to start immediately. Qualifications: Must be well-versed in Hebrew and Torah trope (Cantillation) and should have sufficient experience that would enable the Baal Koreh to chant the portion clearly and audibly.  Our synagogue does not require that this person be within walking distance. Part-time. Address resume and cover letter to: Kate Flanagan, Executive Director, [email protected]. Website: https://www.km-synagogue.org. 

(11/13/23)