Orthodox Rabbi at Harvard Hillel

Responsibilities

• Advise the Orthodox Student Minyan: Serve as the student minyan advisor, providing shiurim, drashot, chavrutot, and organizational support. Act as a halakhic and hashkafic guide to Orthodox students, and the local Orthodox minyan as needed.
• Welcome students in your home: Host students regularly for Shabbat and holiday meals, cultivating a sense of home and close-knit community for students away from their families.
• Create a warm Shabbat and Chag Environment: Support students and the rabbinic team in making Shabbatot and Chaggim times of connection and holiness, including at least one off-site Shabbaton for the Orthodox community.
• What You'll Bring to the Job
• A commitment to and passion for creating Jewish community and inspiring students to grow in Torah, shmirat mitzvot, and participation in Jewish life.
• Appreciation for the value of a broader pluralistic Jewish community, and a desire to build bridges with other Jews.
• A warm, engaging, and approachable personality.
• Experience in engagement and building meaningful pastoral relationships
• Facility in program design and implementation.
• Relevant work experience in experiential Jewish education within Orthodox communities, Hillel, youth movements, or camp.
• A talmid hakham with strong textual knowledge and fluency, demonstrating deep familiarity with Torah, from traditional texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom, and the ability to engage st

Additional Information

Orthodox Rabbi Harvard Hillel Role Overview Harvard Hillel is looking for a dynamic Orthodox Rabbi to foster a warm, inspiring Jewish community for students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate makes Jewish tradition exciting and meaningful through teaching, mentorship, and pastoral care, and is deeply aligned with the religious values, practices, and spiritual aspirations of our students. In addition to high level guidance, the Orthodox Rabbi engages with students on a day to day basis, building relationships and supporting their Jewish journeys. Within Harvard's pluralistic Jewish community, the Orthodox Rabbi is a committed and inspiring exemplar of Torah and mitzvot, drawing on the depth and wisdom of Judaism to enrich the entire Jewish community and broader campus life. He collaborates closely with Hillel staff and student leaders to plan, develop, and execute programs that bring the community together while supporting student leaders in taking on increasing responsibility for their community, their own experiences and spiritual growth, and that of their peers. This role is 10 months/year with June and July off.

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