Rabbi Search

The BMH-BJ Rabbi Search Committee is pleased to announce the rabbinical candidate who will be visiting our congregation in February!

The weekend will offer opportunities to experience Shabbat together, engage in learning, connect as a community, and more... ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! We are incredibly excited to welcome this candidate to our Shul. Here is a sample schedule of what to expect this weekend; schedule details are subject to change. 

Thursday Evening:

6 PM - 8 PM: Meeting with the Board of Trustees, Rabbinical Search Committee, and Past Presidents. 

Friday Night:

Around 5:00 PM Friday Night Family Oriented Kabbalat Shabbat 

Saturday:

9:15 AM Shabbat Morning Services will be led by our candidate and will include an enhanced Kiddush and ample time to schmooze 

4:30 PM Mincha and third meal with a talk from the Rebbitzen

5:30 PM  A special musical havdalah and maariv 

6:30 PM Private Cocktail Party for Society Members and Legacy Circle Members with Rabbi and Rebbetzin (invitation to follow)

Sunday:

8:30 AM Shacharit 

9:15 AM Congregant brunch **registration is required for this portion to determine catering!  

9:45 AM Class led by the Rabbinical candidate and Rebbitzen 

10:30 AM Q&A session 

There will be a question-and-answer Zoom meeting with members of the search committee on Tuesday, January 20th, at 7 PM. Please check touchpoints to register.

Position Title: Senior Rabbi

Organization: BMH-BJ Congregation, Denver, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: TBD

ABOUT BMH-BJ CONGREGATION

BMH-BJ is a unique, historic congregation serving approximately 700 diverse members, including singles, couples, and families. Established in 1897, BMH-BJ is guided by tradition and energized by a bold vision for the future. Today, our congregation is supported by exceptional resources: a dedicated membership; one of the largest Jewish preschools in Colorado with over 100 enrolled children; large, updated facilities in central Denver; an active and engaged Board of Directors; and loyal staff.

We are entering an exciting new chapter as a modern outreach-oriented Orthodox congregation that reflects the diversity and vitality of contemporary Jewish life. Our mission is to foster growth, connection and a sense of belonging to build a community where individuals and families thrive together, connect, feel at home, and choose to stay.

Through thoughtful strategic planning we have developed a vision for our future (See white paper) and have boldly started this transformational process by placing a mechitza in our sanctuary, ending our tenure as one of the last traditional orthodox congregations where men and women sit together. This effort has integrated two disparate services- a Chapel minyan with a mechitzah that offered daily and Shabbat services, and a mixed seating minyan in the Main Sanctuary on Shabbat mornings and holidays.

We are looking for a visionary entrepreneurial Rabbi who will offer dynamic programming, educational opportunities, meaningful, vibrant prayer services, and who will lead us on a journey to build our future together.

WHY CALL DENVER HOME?

Denver offers an exciting blend of outdoor recreation, cultural richness, and a strong Jewish community. With its proximity to the mountains, residents enjoy unparalleled opportunities for skiing, hiking, and biking. The city boasts a thriving arts and sports scene, multiple Jewish day schools, a Yeshiva, kosher restaurants, and a close-knit Jewish community. Our synagogue is conveniently located within an Eruv and near a mikveh, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

CANDIDATE TRAITS AND QUALIFICATIONS

We seek a Rabbi who embodies warmth, vision, and dynamic leadership. Key qualifications include:

Creates a warm, welcoming, family-friendly environment for all; fosters engagement among all who enter our synagogue no matter their level of observance; meets people where they are on their spiritual journey; and serves all members with wisdom and discernment.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Assistant, Associate or Senior Rabbi.

Ability to build strong personal connections and sense of community through inreach to and engagement with existing membership and affiliates.

Experience developing, partnering and/or leading outreach programs including demonstrated ability to foster engagement across individuals from diverse Jewish backgrounds.

A bachelor’s degree (graduate/ post-graduate degree preferred) and Semicha from a recognized Orthodox-eligible).

Experience in education and youth engagement.

Demonstrates strong Torah scholarship and the ability to provide halachic guidance.

Proven fundraising expertise.

Ability to think and plan strategically, and collaborates with lay leadership, clergy and staff to ensure institutional sustainability.

Experience in counseling and pastoral care.

Proficiency with technology and social media.

Key Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

Creates a spiritually vibrant atmosphere for individuals with varying knowledge and levels of observance.

Leads daily and Shabbat services and ensures continuity of our daily minyanim.

Develops alternative spiritual and prayer opportunities that appeal to a broad range of people.

From time to time, serves as Baal Korei and teaches others to do so if needed.

Acts as halachic leader of synagogue and advises the Ritual Committee and Lay Leadership on all religious matters.

Provides halachic oversight for Mount Nebo Cemetery.

Leverages Shabbat services to provide engaging [inspiring, thoughtful, thought-provoking, relevant, timely] education (e.g., sermons).

Promotes a strong connection to the State of Israel.

Organizational Leadership, Development & Administration

Sets goals for growth and development in partnership with Lay leadership, and develops strategic plans with short and long-term performance metrics.

Actively participates with Lay Leadership and staff in fundraising and membership development efforts.

Works effectively with the Board, Clergy, staff, and committees to achieve strategic goals, and to plan and implement programs and initiatives to achieve those goals.

Collaborates with staff, committees and other BMH-BJ clergy to leverage timely, effective marketing and communications promoting the synagogue and enhancing members’ knowledge.

Participates in synagogue and community events and encourages others to do so as well.

Demonstrates strong leadership, and organizational and executive management skills. For example, maintains organized office hours and fosters a collaborative and professional synagogue environment.

Participates in security exercises and activities to ensure the community’s continued safety and security.

Community Engagement

Develops and leads outreach initiatives to welcome and engage new and potential members of all observance levels.

Leads inreach efforts to ensure established members and affiliates are part of “the journey.”

Represents the synagogue and becomes a leading voice in the Denver/ Colorado Jewish Community.

Builds relationships with other community organizations and Jewish institutions.

Education & Programming

Plans and delivers program frameworks for adult, teen and youth audiences.

Plans and participates in engaging religious programs for all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

Fosters youth engagement through multi-pronged initiatives including spiritual, educational and social programs.

Mentors students in b’nei mitzvah preparation and Confirmation.

Collaborates with the Preschool Director to create/ review appropriate Jewish curriculum; identifies opportunities to actively engage with Preschool students and families on a consistent basis.

Partners with Jewish youth educational programs (e.g., Hebrew/ Sunday school); actively participates in curriculum development; identifies opportunities to interact with members/ students in meaningful ways and

Provides spiritual leadership and guidance for individuals interested in exploring conversion.

Pastoral Care

Provides spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling for the community during lifecycle events, personal milestones and transitions.

Prioritizes visits with members in hospitals, care facilities, and at home, or in shiva houses to provide support.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: *** to ***, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Health care, retirement contribution, cell phone service, professional development, personal leave