Rabbi

Freehold Jewish Center/Congregation Agudath Achim (FJC) is proud to offer a full time Rabbinical position.  The candidate will be responsible for leading the congregation in all aspects of prayer service: daily, Shabbat, all holidays; lein Torah, officiate at lifecycle rituals and provide religious and spiritual guidance.  It is important that our Rabbi has a certificate of Smicha. We are a small congregation looking to enhance participation and we are hopeful to grow the membership with great ideas and energy.  If you feel the FJC may be your professional and personal bashert we cannot wait to hear from you!

Personality and skill set:  The Rabbinical candidate should embrace an enthusiastic approach to imparting knowledge and inspiration to our members, be open minded and creative with strong communication skills, engaging members with warmth and empathy.  Our Rabbi is a leader and a team player, working with the Board of Trustees as a partner in the success of the FJC.

Community: Our Rabbi shall see the value in FJC outreach and service to congregation members as well as the greater Jewish Community to create visibility and growth for the FJC moving forward.

Embracing change:  Our congregation, while centered in tradition, also understands the need for new ways of fostering relationships, building youth-oriented programming, educational opportunities, and cultural connections.  We are open to technology to help generate connections and hope that our Rabbi will be comfortable and creative in leveraging these social modalities into our growth strategy. 

Full time compensation range is $80,000-$105,000 with the final amount concurrent with negotiation after the interview process. Housing is provided and is within 1 mile of the shul. Please send your resume to our Chair/Co-Chairs of Search Committee: [email protected]. Website: www.freeholdjc.org. 

(updated 9/29/23)