Rabbi

Jericho Jewish Center is a traditional Conservative synagogue located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. We are seeking a part-time Rabbi to serve as our spiritual leader and be the face of the congregation within the wider community. The candidate must be proficient in reading Torah and have the knowledge and skill set to participate in all aspects of the traditional weekly, Shabbat and Festival services. The ideal candidate will join us in revitalizing and expanding our congregation and will be flexible in accepting our current ritual practice which includes reading the full parashah and counting women as part of the minyan. Women are offered aliyot beyond the first three and also chant the haftorah/megillot. However, they do not serve as the shaliach tzibbur or as a gabai. Responsibilities include ritual obligations and pastoral care with the ability to: serve as shaliach tzibbur, read Torah and chant the haftorah/megillot on a rotating basis with our lay leaders, deliver a brief Dvar Torah/sermon during Shabbat and Festival services, conduct life-cycle events, actively participate in retaining current and recruiting new members, teach classes and lead/facilitate study groups, regularly visit/phone members who are ill or in need of support & join us for weekday morning minyans whenever possible. Start date: Fall 2026. Candidates with ordination from Reform, Reconstructionist will not be considered. Compensation: Salary Range: $25,000-$50,000 (p/t salary range depending on duties/commitments). A part-time or full-time housing option is available. To apply for this position, please send an e-mail, together with a Letter of Interest and a copy of your most recent resume, to: [email protected]. www.jerichojc.com. 

(updated 6/3/26)