Musical Spiritual Leader

Are you the next member of our clergy team?

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Our community is thriving and filled with energy, joy, and a love for Jewish life. We have a well-earned reputation for being a friendly, inclusive community with countless opportunities to gather together for prayer, learning, social action, and fun. Our campus, found in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, houses a preschool that is bursting at the seams with children from ages two to five, a Sunday or Tuesday religious school with well over 200 students, and a Hebrew-language charter school that rents space from us during the school year, and serves as a location for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.Our community has not had a full-time cantorial presence for many years and so we are now seeking a Cantor / Musical Rabbi / Hazzan / Musical Spiritual Leader who will lift our spirits in song. This leader will work in partnership with our clergy and staff team to explore the transformative power of music for prayer, education, spiritual growth, and the development of sacred relationships. An identified area for growth is in our worship and Shabbatot experience. We are seeking a collaborative member of our clergy team to explore new modalities, be a part of developing the spiritual practice across age cohorts, and bring personal creativity to this important work.As a member of the clergy team, the position will be a full participant in the leadership of congregational life, including worship, life cycle events, teaching, pastoral responsibilities, program planning, and the opportunity to work in partnership with lay leadership.Temple Beth Hillel is a warm welcoming community, and we wish for our new team member to be inclusive in mindset and have the ability to relate to and connect with diverse and multi-generational constituencies. We look forward to working with a spiritual leader who is passionate about Jewish life, creating community, and possesses strong interpersonal skills as well as has the capacity to work both independently and as a team.Required Skills : Deep knowledge of both traditional and contemporary Jewish musicKnowledge of nusach, trope, and prayers with excellent Torah and Haftarah cantillationInstrumental skills to accompany oneself while leading tefillot in our schools, holiday, and Shabbat servicesSkilled teacherAbility to lead choirsRead HebrewRead musicExcellent communicator (oral and written) who can effectively interact with clergy, lay leaders, teachers, and congregantsKnowledge and competency in computer usage (including Microsoft Office, recording audio files, using Skype / Zoom or other communication tools)Preferred Skills : Pastoral care training (i.e. CPE or equivalent)Organize concerts and other musical eventsEducation may include : Ordination, Undergraduate, and Graduate degreesExperience in executive synagogue leadershipWorship / Prayer : Shabbatot : Leading services on Friday evenings and some Saturday morning minyan along with b’nai mitzvah (Occasionally off for a Friday evening)In coordination with other clergy partners, develop new worship modalities and be a creative leader in the design and expression of music in worship.Coordinating Band Services; monthly Choir Shabbat, any Interfaith Choir Experiences and Pulpit ExchangesJewish Holiday and Events such as : Purim Shpiel, Yizchor, Hanukkah celebrations, Yom Hashoah & Yom Ha’atzmautCo-officiating at all b’nai mitzvahRunning one or two rehearsals with student and familyLife Cycle Events and Pastoral Care : Funerals, weddings, shiva services, sick visits, and counseling as part of the pastoral teamMusic Program : Coordinating Temple Beth Hillel Choirs which may include : kids choir, teen, and adult cohortsOversee / hire / coordinate / work with songleaders, professional choir members, accompanist, musical directors, conductors, and musiciansWorking with fellow clergy regarding budgeting of musical needsOversight of any sound checks, AV monitoring and replacement of equipment, hiring sound engineer when necessaryEducation : Youth and Adult : Educational and musical role in Early Childhood and Religious School Programs including Sunday morningsAdult Torah Chanters : coordinating and teaching cantillation for our once a month Torah reading and High Holy Day chantersTeach an Adult Ed class / seminar once or twice a yearTemple Wide Programming : Participation in Temple wide program such as gala, mitzvah day, special eventsParticipate in Temple retreats such as Religious School, Bachutz programming, Seder in the MountainsPart of staff team responsibilities may include special program of interest ie. Young adult programming, Shabbat hikes, social action, liaison to a B’Yachad - specialty groupCompensation :

This is a five (5)-day per week, full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $115,000 to $135,000, commensurate with experience. Other benefits include employer-paid health, dental, long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance, employer-paid pension contribution, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays. TBH offers a wide variety of other optional benefits, including FSA, short-term disability, accidental death, additional life insurance, and vision insurance.To apply :

Please send a resume, cover letter, and links to any musical performances you wish to share (please submit at least three) to HR@tbhla.org.

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Salary : $115,000 - $135,000