Community Rabbi
Publication date:
06 January 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Basel
Founded over 200 years ago, the Jewish Community of Basel (IGB) is one of the largest Jewish communities in Switzerland with its almost 900 members. The IGB is a united community run according to the rules of halacha, which offers its members a wide range of services, a broad cultural and educational programme and a welldeveloped Jewish infrastructure. Basel is an attractive, culturally rich and family-friendly city where Jewish life is visibly lived. There is a broad range of Jewish associations with social activities, a wide range of kosher services, various childcare and educational institutions and much more. We are looking for a successor to our esteemed Rabbi Dr. Moshe Baumel from summer 2024 with potential flexibility, as our Community Rabbi
Your responsibilities
We offer you a pleasant working atmosphere in a professionally managed congregation, a committed team and attractive working conditions. We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents for the attention of the Rabbinical Search Commission to: E-Mail schreiben. www.igb.ch
Your responsibilities
- Rabbinical duties and activities within our congregation
- Maintaining a close rabbinical relationship with our members throughout all stages of their lives
- Presiding over the IGB religious education classes and giving regular shiurim for both adults and children
- Pastoral activities and counselling members in their personal affairs
- Overseeing all halachic and related ritual matters Your profile
- You have a rabbinical degree (Smicha Yoreh Yoreh) and further education with a broad Jewish and a very good general education.
- You are an open-minded, proactive, trustworthy, and resilient personality with charisma.
- You strive to strengthen the united congregation with initiative in an inclusive approach and continue to lead it in a contemporary manner. Relevant professional experience is advantageous.
- You treat everyone with respect, regardless of their religiosity, background, or diversity.
- You have a high level of social competence and are used working in a team.
- You are open to integrating into life in Basel and actively representing the
We offer you a pleasant working atmosphere in a professionally managed congregation, a committed team and attractive working conditions. We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents for the attention of the Rabbinical Search Commission to: E-Mail schreiben. www.igb.ch