Queens Hillel · 5 months ago
Orthodox Rabbi and Educator at Leader Family Hillel at Baruch College
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yrHillel at Baruch is seeking a dynamic Orthodox rabbi and educator to foster and build a warm, compelling Jewish community for students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate will make Jewish tradition accessible and meaningful through teaching, mentorship, and pastoral care while guiding student leaders to build a vibrant Orthodox community.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Build substantial relationships with at least 120 undergraduate and graduate students (both Orthodox and non-Orthodox) through Rabbinical care, chevruta learning, teaching, and mentorship
Serve as the student minyan adviser, providing classes, drashot (sermons), chavrutas (study partnerships), and organizational support
Represent Orthodox Judaism within the broader Hillel community, supporting observant students' needs (kashrut, Shabbat, conversion, chagim), and actively participating in the Hillel's interfaith community
Work closely with Hillel staff to plan and execute programs, attend meetings, and assist with events, and report to the Campus Rabbi
Regularly host students for Shabbat and holiday meals to bring a sense of home and close community for students away from their families
Offer two high-level Jewish classes each semester, designed to enhance students' Jewish knowledge and connection to texts and tradition
Support students and the Hillel team in planning meaningful Shabbat and holiday celebrations, including 3-4 shabbatons off-campus per semester
Serve as Hillel’s liaison to the Orthodox minyan that meets at Baruch Hillel for the purpose of scheduling, financial management, and facilitating undergraduate and graduate student participation in the broader Cambridge Orthodox community
Outreach by traveling to multiple campuses across NYC for programming, engagement, and teaching
Qualification
Required
Orthodox rabbinic ordination
Experience in engagement and building meaningful relationships and previous experience in program visioning and implementation
Relevant work experience in grassroots community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education within Orthodox communities
A strong knowledge of Jewish content, ranging from traditional texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom
An ability to transfer knowledge of these texts through engaging teaching
Expertise in leading complex conversations and creating accessible classes about Judaism
A warm, engaging, approachable personality with a commitment to creating an inclusive, friendly, and welcoming Orthodox community and a vibrant, pluralistic Hillel community
A commitment to and passion for creating Jewish community and generating excitement around halakha, Torah, and on Orthodox way of life
Confidence in initiating and running programs; intrinsic motivation; a willingness to admit what you don't know; and excitement to learn in those areas
Creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and an ability to collaborate across teams both inside and outside of Hillel
Curiosity about… everything. You are hungry to learn and ask insightful questions before offering solutions. You are just as much a learner as you are an educator
Membership in good standing in a rabbinic alumni association with established ethical guidelines
Must be willing to commit to 3-4 off-campus Shabbatons per semester
Benefits
Health insurance
Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurances
Flexible Spending Plan
Generous vacation/sick time
Parental leave
Company
Queens Hillel
As one of the most active student organizations on campus, Queens Hillel provides a wide array of social, cultural, educational, spiritual, and travel opportunities for one of the largest and most diverse Jewish student populations in the country.
Founded in 1947
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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