Rabbi/Spiritual Leader

Congregation Shir Tikvah is seeking a spiritual leader to replace our founding Rabbi, who is retiring. We are seeking a Rabbi who will play a pivotal role in our next stage of growth and development, while promoting Jewish traditions, values, and teachings within the congregation and the broader community. This individual will be responsible for coordinating our davening, supervising as well as teaching our religious education, supporting our network of congregant care, and guiding our development as a kehillah kedoshah. Congregation Shir Tikvah is a mid-sized, independent congregation with 200 member families. We implemented the vision of our founders: a participatory, learning community grounded in the study of Torah. At 20 years old, we’re the “start-up” in Portland’s Jewish community. We gather strength from each other and from our tradition. Our members come from across the Jewish spectrum: Jew-by-birth, Jew-by-choice, queer, straight, trans, interfaith, atheist, devout believer. We welcome all who want to grapple with the beauty and contradictions of our Jewish sacred texts to better understand our faith, our world and our place in it. We take social justice and religious ritual seriously. As a 21st century congregation, our congregational approaches to meet the needs of our community run the gamut from recognizable to avant-garde. Our synagogue is co-located with the Eastside Jewish Commons of Portland, a cultural non-profit with over 20 partners that provides event and office space for the greater Jewish community. Together we form the only dedicated Jewish space on the eastside of Portland. Our rabbi is supported by a team of educational and administrative staff, as well as active volunteers. This extensive support allows the rabbi to function as our spiritual leader, while the support team ensures smooth functioning of the organization. Areas of Responsibility: Spiritual Leadership, Congregational Care, Education and Outreach & Community Building. Qualifications: Ordination as a Rabbi from a recognized rabbinical seminary, Strong knowledge of Jewish theology, rituals, and traditions, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Experience in pastoral care, teaching, and public speaking, Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities, Commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth in Jewish studies and leadership, Adherence to ethical standards and principles of halacha and middot in personal and professional conduct, Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and their connection to Jewish life across a spectrum of racial, cultural and gender identities & Deep knowledge about the State of Israel, a nuanced understanding and commitment to its flourishing, and a willingness to honor congregants who have diverse perspectives on the Middle East. Salary and Benefits: $80,000 – $90,000 (DOE), Health Insurance, 401 (k) match of 3%, 4 Weeks Vacation & .75 Time Position. We are excited that you are considering the position. We are asking that all applicants review the attached job description and submit the following: 1. Cover letter including why you believe our congregation is a good match for what you wish to accomplish as a Rabbi, 2. Resume (pdf format) & 3. 2 minute video. The video should answer the question “What else would you like to share that is not reflected in your cover letter or resume?”. The video should be informal. We will not be judging on the quality of the video. Video is preferably uploaded to a private Youtube channel with a shared link. Please send all items to [email protected]. Post-offer background check is required.  https://www.shirtikvahpdx.org.

(9/13/24)