Peninsula Temple Sholom - Burlingame, CA

Peninsula Temple Sholom (PTS) in Burlingame, California is a diverse and vibrant Reform Jewish synagogue serving 2,000 adults and children. Every member of our staff helps us create a warm and welcoming environment through the work that they do and the way in which they interact with the community. The Director of Youth and Family Engagement is a key player in our thriving youth programs, including PreK-7th grades on Sunday mornings and 8th-12th grades on Sunday afternoons. Each cohort includes a Judaic learning component as well as worship. 3rd-6th graders learn Hebrew in small groups of 2-5 students that meet throughout the week. In addition to formal class time we also offer informal family programming and youth programming. These include a teaching assistant program, youth groups (PARTY and pre-PARTY), and monthly Rosh Hodesh groups that meet to discuss social and emotional issues facing teens today. We are committed to guiding Read More >

Peninsula Temple Sholom is an inclusive Jewish community where everyone can find peace, inspiration, and their own connection to Judaism. We are seeking a warm, relational, and energetic rabbi to join our clergy team. We want someone who will bring their unique voice, talents, and creativity to our congregation. We are a 560-member, URJ-affiliated Reform congregation located in the suburban San Francisco Bay Area. We consider our strong collaboration between professional and lay leadership, our multi-generational membership, our beautiful physical space, and our financially secure position to be core strengths. Our congregation’s location allows us to draw upon the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley, as well as the cultural richness of San Francisco. PTS is known for running excellent youth education and preschool programs, and for creating relationship-centered experiences through meaningful worship, lifelong learning, social justice, and caring community programs. Our ideal candidate: Is committed to our core values of Read More >