AsburyCommunities

Rabbi

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At a Glance

Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Employment
Part-time
Posted
2026-03-04T21:30:10.369Z

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Healthcare

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of pastoral experience as an ordained Rabbi.

Experience serving in communal, congregational, healthcare, or senior living settings preferred.

Experience in interfaith or ecumenical environments is preferred.

Rabbinic Ordination from a recognized Jewish seminary (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or Reconstructionist).

Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies, Rabbinic Studies, or related field.

Sensitivity to the spiritual needs of older adults.

Compensation & Benefits

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Staff Rabbi serves as the Jewish spiritual leader, teacher, and pastoral presence for residents, families, and associates within the community. This role provides comprehensive Jewish spiritual care, leads worship and holiday observances, offers pastoral counseling, and supports residents during times of illness, transition, and loss.

Working collaboratively within the Chaplaincy Department and interdisciplinary teams, the Rabbi ensures that Jewish traditions, rituals, and pastoral needs are honored with dignity, compassion, and cultural integrity.

Essential Functions

Provide spiritual care and pastoral counseling to Jewish residents, including visitation in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Health Care.

Lead weekly Shabbat services.

Lead and coordinate Jewish holiday services and observances in accordance with the Jewish calendar.

About the Company

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow, a certified Great Place to Work where you can build a purposeful career. Let’s do all the good we can in this world – together.

Asbury Methodist Village, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., the 14

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-largest, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States as ranked by LeadingAge Ziegler. It’s a welcoming environment unmatched in other continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in Maryland. In addition, Asbury Methodist Village is proud to hold EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries.

Come join our team that continues the legacy of serving the seniors of Montgomery County, MD and surrounding communities.

For the eighth year in a row, Asbury has earned the