Full Time

Director of Congregational Learning and Engagement

Temple Aliyah 1664 Central Avenue, Needham MA

About Temple Aliyah:

Temple Aliyah is a Conservative synagogue founded in 1964 by a small, dedicated group of families in Needham. Through the years, it has grown and prospered to encompass more than 400 member families. We are a dynamic and egalitarian congregation with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We encourage our members to enrich their Jewish lives, to enhance their Jewish identities, and to engage in lifelong learning. Our spiritual, educational, and social action programs foster the values of Conservative Judaism and reflect our commitment to Torah (Jewish wisdom) and mitzvot (Jewish obligations). We support the broader Jewish community, Israel, and Jews worldwide.

About This Position:

The Director of Congregational Learning & Engagement is a key leadership position and strategic member of Temple Aliyah’s senior staff. The Director will implement a cohesive vision for congregational learning and engagement, including innovative programming for children, teens, families, and adults. The Director has sole responsibility for Mercaz Aliyah, which offers Jewish education in grades K-7. The Director works closely with clergy, other senior and administrative staff, and lay committees to help ensure that a unified vision of learning permeates programming and services for all ages and stages of congregants' lives. This position reports to the Rabbi for program, curriculum, and halachic matters and to the Executive Director administratively, with oversight by the Adult Education Committee and the School Committee, and the Vice Presidents of Education.

Salary range: 75K-90K

Send a resume with a cover letter that advocates your candidacy for this position to Melissa Rudman, Melissa@templealiyah.com. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.