Rabbinic Couple

The United Synagogue; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hadley Wood Jewish Community (HWJC) is seeking a Rabbinic Couple to lead its congregation comprising 360 member families. The role requires dynamic leadership in spiritual engagement, with an emphasis on Modern Orthodox values and community interaction. A generous salary package with accommodation is offered, with applications required by July 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, inspiring, personable and forward-thinking.
• Deep commitment to Modern Orthodox values.
• Natural communicators with a dedication to spiritual engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead community in religious, halachic, educational, and pastoral dimensions.
• Deliver tangible outcomes in community building and spiritual engagement.
• Rabbi to be full-time, Rebbetzen on part-time basis.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Community Engagement

Job description

Hadley Wood Jewish Community (HWJC) United Synagogue

A compelling career opportunity as our Rabbinic Couple

Generous Salary and Accommodation

Hadley Wood Jewish Community is a flourishing and close-knit congregation with a community of 360 member families who are diverse, active and engaged.

HWJC seeks a dynamic, inspiring, personable and forward-thinking Rabbinic Couple to lead our community across its religious, halachic, educational, and pastoral dimensions. The successful candidates will demonstrate warmth, approachability, and a deep commitment to Modern Orthodox values. You are both natural communicators, highly organised, and dedicated to delivering tangible outcomes in spiritual engagement and community building.

The Rabbi should be available for a full-time engagement, the Rebbetzen should be available on a part-time basis, with working patterns open to discussion.

The United Synagogue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Closing date for receipt of applications – Wednesday 30th July 2025 at midday.

During the shortlisting process, the United Synagogue may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of it’s due diligence.

The United Synagogue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to provide a self-disclosure once shortlisted and subject to an enhanced DBS check within the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Please ensure that both you and your partner submit SEPARATE applications otherwise your application may not be reviewed.***
  
  

For an informal and confidential conversation about the positions, please contact Catherine Lenson – Chair of the Rabbinic Selection Committee on [e-mail]

Closing Date : 30-Jul-2025 Salary : Generous Salary and Accommodation Contract Status : Full Time Contract Sub Status : Permanent Location : Hadley Wood Vacancy ID : 010222