Ordained Rabbi

Position

Rabbi

Location

Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, CA

Schedule

Weekly Services

Conduct Jewish worship every Sunday.

Special Holidays

Provide services for six major Jewish holidays (Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Passover, Sukkot, Shavuot).

Additional Duties

Religious education as part of weekly services, pastoral care, counseling, and participation in command religious program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care, religious counseling, and support for Jewish recruits in accordance with Jewish doctrine.
• Conduct weekly Sunday worship services and annual holiday observances.
• Deliver Jewish religious education integrated into weekly services.
• Collaborate with the Recruit Training Regiment Chaplain, military rabbis, and other staff in a pluralistic environment.
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers assisting with Jewish services.

Qualifications

• Ordained Rabbi in good standing with recognized rabbinical authority (confirmation letter required).
• Relationship with Aleph or Jewish Welfare Board (or establish within first six months).
• Knowledge of military customs, courtesies, and protocol (or willingness to learn within 90 days).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve recruits in a training environment.