The following year Goldfarb was appointed rabbi, a position he would hold for over 50 years.

In 1604 he was appointed rabbi of Prague, a position he filled until his death.

In 1897 he was appointed rabbi of the community.

He was appointed rabbi of Kremsir, where he also founded a yeshivah.

In 1728 he was appointed rabbi of Glogau and Lviv, a position held until 1740.

In 1699 he was appointed rabbi of Worms where his father and grandfather had served before him.

In 1908 he was appointed chief official and religious rabbi of Kishinev.

He was appointed chief rabbi of Nancy in 1890.

Upon his arrival, he was appointed rabbi and created a thriving Jewish community.

He married and was appointed rabbi of the fledgling Orthodox Jewish community there.