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.