2024 High Holiday Cantorial Soloist

Job Description

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community seeks an experienced Cantorial Soloist to co-lead our 2024 High Holiday services in coordination with our Rabbinic Intern (a current 5th year rabbinic student who has led our services for the past two years). This can be an annual opportunity for the right candidate. Our previous soloist was with us for 11 years.

We’re looking for someone who will partner with our Rabbinic Intern to create a meaningful spiritual experience for our community. We have comprehensive service outlines and we are flexible and willing to incorporate new prayers and melodies.

High Holiday duties include working with our Rabbinic Intern and our volunteer High Holiday Shepherd (coordinator) to prepare and finalize service outlines and to be accomplished in the delivery of all responsibilities.

Our prayer book is: Kol Haneshamah Prayerbook for the Days of Awe

Service duties and approximate times

Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:45 – 9:00 PM
First Day Rosh Hashanah 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Rosh Hashanah Potluck Lunch 12:45-1:45 PM
Tashlich 2:00-3:00 PM

Second Day Rosh Hashanah 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre 7:45-9:30 PM
Yom Kippur Day 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Break the Fast Potluck 7:00 PM – 8:30