Menorah Synagogue (Cheshire Reform) has recruited a locally born successor to Rabbi Brian Fox, who has retired to Israel.
Rabbi Haim Shalom's appointment was approved overwhelmingly at an EGM of the 1,000-strong congregation on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old has worked in Jewish education in Jerusalem for 10 years and was ordained in 2010.
"Few things could tear me away from Israel," he said. "But the chance to lead this amazing community is one of them."
