Rabbinic/Spiritual Leader

Congregation Beth Israel, a Conservative Congregation, located in Flint, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Rabbinic/Spiritual leader to lead services by ZOOM (out of town) or in-person (local) twice a month (Saturday morning) and in-person for High Holiday services (Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur). We are conducting a search for a Part-Time Rabbinic/Spiritual Leader, who will promote Jewish traditions, values, and teachings within the congregation, and develop relationships with our membership & community. Presently CBI is a lay-led congregation. We are a vibrant, cohesive and extremely active synagogue with a warm and welcoming spirit. We relocated, as a result of our declining numbers, into a small chapel within the Reform Temple building. We enjoy a close-knit relationship with the Jewish community. There are two other Jewish congregations in Flint: Temple Beth El of the Reform movement; and Chabad House of Eastern Michigan, an Orthodox congregation. Our Saturday morning Shabbat Service attracts about 15-20 weekly participants both on ZOOM & in-person, and on the High Holidays we attract about 45-50 people. Our congregants volunteer & read Torah/Haftarah Portions on a weekly basis. Responsibilities: Congregational Care: Plan and lead Saturday morning Shabbat services twice a month either by ZOOM(out of town) or in person (local) including leading prayers, delivering divrei Torah, and providing for meaningful interpretations of Jewish texts and teachings during the service or in a text study session, Plan and lead High Holiday services(Rosh Ha Shana & Yom Kippur) in person only, Offer guidance and support to congregants in matters of spirituality and religious observance, Provide compassionate support, encouragement, and counseling to congregants during times of joy, grief, illness, and other life transitions & Collaborate with the CBI ritual committee for scheduling of Shabbat services & work with Cantor/Cantorial soloist for planning & leading in-person High Holiday services. The qualities we are looking for in a Rabbinic/Spiritual Leader include: Ordination as a Rabbi from a recognized rabbinical seminary OR similar experience as a Spiritual Leader in leading Shabbat/High Holiday services, Ability to share pulpit with other clergy member in planning/leading High Holiday services, Interpersonal and communication skills, Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities, Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and their connection to Jewish life across a spectrum of racial, cultural, and gender identities & Knowledgeable about the State of Israel, an understanding and commitment to its flourishing, and a willingness to honor congregants who have diverse perspectives on the Middle East. Salary commensurate with experience up to $40,000 (excluding travel/housing expenses for out of town). Since this is a part-time position, it is acceptable to hold other positions which do not conflict with your duties at CBI. Apply on: https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/lz65tb/rabbi-spiritual-leader/flint/mi/united-states. https://cbiflint.org. 

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