Rabbi Joshua Corber
Vancouver,B.C.
Summary
Highly experienced rabbi with a strong background in leadership, community engagement, education, and communications. Proven ability to develop and implement successful programs, foster meaningful relationships, and lead diverse teams. Skilled in pastoral care, lifecycle events, and educational programming. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in a Communications Manager role at CIJA Canada.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Rabbi
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Determined religious policy and oversaw all religious services
- Advised the Board of Directors and engaged with various Jewish communal organizations
- Collaborated with interfaith social action groups
- Managed office staff and provided pastoral care, counseling, and life-cycle event support
- Developed and taught adult and conversion educational programs
- Organized holiday and cultural programming, enhancing community engagement.
Senior Rabbi
Beit Rayim Synagogue and School
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Officiated life-cycle events, providing personalized and meaningful ceremonies
- Led pastoral care efforts, including hospital visits and counseling
- Organized and led accessible and uplifting prayer services
- Planned and executed innovative programming for Jewish holidays
- Created engaging educational content for bulletins and classes
- Built strong community relationships and maintained an online presence.
Director of Congregational Learning
Beth Tzedec
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Supervised and enhanced curriculum for supplementary religious school
- Created and led family education programs and youth/teen initiatives
- Organized adult education lectures and collaborated with guest speakers
- Led High Holiday programming, drawing significant community participation
- Spoke at diverse forums, including universities and interfaith councils.
Education
Conservative Yeshiva -
Jerusalem
Rabbinic Ordination and MA in Rabbinic Studies -
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, American Jewish University
01.2013
Year Program -
The Pardes Institute
01.2006
BA in Religion, Literature, and the Arts -
University of British Columbia
01.2005
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Community Engagement
- Educational Programming
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Interfaith Collaboration
- Writing, Digital and Social Media Presence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Commitment
Committed to fostering inclusive and vibrant Jewish communities.
Onlinepresence
True
Timeline
Senior Rabbi
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
07.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Rabbi
Beit Rayim Synagogue and School
06.2018 - 06.2022
Director of Congregational Learning
Beth Tzedec
08.2014 - 05.2018
Conservative Yeshiva -
Jerusalem
Rabbinic Ordination and MA in Rabbinic Studies -
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, American Jewish University
Year Program -
The Pardes Institute
BA in Religion, Literature, and the Arts -
University of British Columbia
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