Description
Lead prayer and worship through chant and song; teach liturgy, Hebrew, and cantillation; and provide spiritual support to congregants. Plan and direct music for services and life-cycle events, collaborate with clergy and lay leaders, and cultivate participation across all ages.
- • Lead congregational prayer and worship through chant and song.
- • Chant Torah, Haftarah, and liturgical texts using traditional nusach.
- • Prepare and tutor bar/bat mitzvah students in prayers and cantillation.
- • Organize and co-lead regular services, holidays, and special observances.
- • Arrange, select, and rehearse musical settings for worship.
- • Direct and coach choirs, soloists, and instrumentalists.
- • Teach classes on prayer, Hebrew pronunciation, trope, and Jewish music.
- • Train lay prayer leaders and youth songleaders.
- • Provide pastoral support and spiritual guidance; maintain appropriate boundaries.
- • Visit congregants in homes, hospitals, or mourning to offer comfort.
- • Co-officiate life-cycle ceremonies, such as b'nai mitzvah services, weddings, and funerals.
- • Prepare participants for rituals and worship roles.
- • Study and interpret liturgy, modes, and traditions to enhance services.
- • Write articles, program notes, or educational materials on worship and music.
- • Collaborate with clergy and committees on worship planning, budgets, and policies.
- • Manage music program administration, including scheduling, libraries, and equipment.
- • Coordinate with AV and streaming teams to support services and events.
- • Refer individuals to community resources or professional help when needed.
- • Organize concerts, holiday programs, and community or interfaith music events.
- • Engage in outreach and mentoring to expand participation in worship and music.
- • Support and respond during pastoral emergencies in coordination with clergy.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
