Part Time Rabbi

Who We Are
Perrineville Jewish Center (“PJC”) is proud to be a 112-year-old, non-affiliated synagogue in Millstone Township, New Jersey. We are just over an hour from both New York City and Philadelphia. We are an open minded, small, welcoming community made up of people from a broad spectrum of Jewish backgrounds including interfaith families and LBGTQ+ individuals.
After 33 years of devoted service, our Rabbi has announced his intention to retire. Our new spiritual leader will have the unique opportunity to continue to shape and grow our diverse and warm community.

Job Description
Ritual Responsibilities
Lead weekly and holiday services, with participation of lay-leaders, as needed
Plan and help to execute student and family services in conjunction with the Education Director
Conduct life-cycle ceremonies, i.e. Baby Namings, B’nai Mitzvot, Weddings, Funerals, as needed

Education
Work with Education Director to develop curriculum for LEV Academy, our Hebrew School program
Teach our 7th grade (Hey Class) B’Nai Mitzvah class
Prepare B’nai Mitzvah students
Teach Torah and Haftorah portions and associated blessings
Friday night and Saturday morning service prayers (with emphasis on the Torah service)
Help to develop a vibrant, active post-B’Nai Mitzvah teen program
Develop and coordinate family educational and holiday programs with the Executive Director
Lead and implement adult education programming

Outreach and Pastoral Care
Take leadership role with the PJC Board in recruiting new partners
Maintain on-going outreach to retain current partners
Represent the congregation and Judaism at events in the larger community
Provide pastoral counseling and support to congregants, including Bikur Cholim
Be reasonably accessible to the congregation
Work with the PJC Board of Directors on collaborative fundraising initiatives
Participate in the Millstone Interfaith Council (Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Interfaith Passover Seder and other mutually desirable programs and events)

Communication
Write a monthly article for the PJC Press, the official newsletter of the Perrineville Jewish Center
Be available via phone, email, text, etc.
Contribute to and expand our presence on social media
Attend monthly board meetings at the request of the Board President

Qualities in our Ideal Candidate
Warm and compassionate
Enthusiastic and engaging; able to lead services in a way that inspires and captivates
A passion for congregational education and a willingness to learn as well as teach
Creative visionary, with hands-on attitude towards growth
Sense of humor
Open to diversity and inclusion
Regard for this position as a primary professional commitment

What we Offer
Annual salary $55,000 - $75,000 (negotiable)
Rabbinical parsonage with full kosher kitchen available as additional benefit
Can be converted to additional salary if housing is not needed
Medical benefits as needed

The next spiritual leader of our congregation can expect to find a warm, diverse, generous and caring congregation, involved and knowledgeable lay leadership and a supportive board of directors. Our Executive Director values a commitment to creating meaningful and lasting relationships with all who choose to call our synagogue home.
Our synagogue has been in existence since 1910 and has been located at 855 Perrineville Road, in Perrineville (Millstone Twp.), New Jersey since 1925. Perrineville, NJ is a town rich in Jewish history with European Jews who settled here in the “Catskills” of NJ after WWI.

We are located in the heart of equestrian and farm country surrounded by nature and tranquility, yet close to major shopping retailers and transportation to New York City and Philadelphia.