High Holy Day Positions

High Holy Day Spiritual Leader (Rabbi/Cantor)
We are a small, welcoming, and inclusive Jewish community in search of a thoughtful and dynamic leader to guide us through the High Holy Days. We are seeking a spiritual leader who can lead Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services with warmth, depth, and inspiration. The ideal candidate will: Offer spiritually engaging and inclusive services, Weave together prayer, music, and meaningful teachings, Create a welcoming space for individuals and families of all backgrounds & Help foster reflection, connection, and a sense of community, Our community values creativity grounded in tradition, inclusivity, and a progressive approach to Jewish life. We look forward to welcoming clergy who bring authenticity, presence, and care to these sacred days. We’re open to ordained rabbis, cantors, or experienced spiritual leaders who align with our vision. Temple Israel is a URJ-affiliated Reform congregation located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have approximately 100 member households and welcome non-members to attend our High Holy Day Services. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please send a brief intro and any relevant experience or materials to [email protected].

High Holy Day Cantorial Soloist
Temple Israel is a small, Reform synagogue served by Rabbi Cynthia Minster. We are a small community who welcomes the skills of a cantorial soloist to join us for the High Holy Days 2025. Required services are: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur. We would welcome your participation in our Selichot service, but that is not required. We use the Mishkan HaNefesh machzorim. We use a combination of cantorial and folk melodies. Our services are about two hours. Erev Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services begin at 7pm. Morning services begin at 10am. Yizkor / Neilah begins at 5pm. Our congregants will leyn Torah and read the Haftorah in English. Ideally, the cantor/cantorial soloist will be able to help as gabbai during the Shacharit Torah services. For the High Holy Days, we hire a piano accompanist to support the cantor/cantorial soloist’s prayer leadership. If you are local to the Bay Area, we will arrange in-person, on-site rehearsals with our accompanist. Alternatively, we can arrange Zoom meetings. Rabbi Minster will provide the order of each service and suggested composers. Our accompanist is returning from last year and is highly skilled. We also ask that you participate in a debrief of the holidays. Salary:$7,000.00-$ 8,000.00. Benefits: Auto Allowance & Housing Benefit. Apply on: https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/zcjbv5/high-holy-day-soloist-2025/alameda/ca/united-states. http://www.templeisraelalameda.org.
(4/24/25)