The strength of our synagogue, and of our Jewish community, depends on dedicated volunteers. At Temple Beth-El, we encourage you to join a committee and have a voice in the future of our synagogue.
Education – Supports the efforts of the Director of Congregational Learning, youth professional, and religious school faculty, and establishes objectives in matters of education and learning experiences for all ages. Contact Lisa Bendavid.
Green Team – Works to reduce the carbon footprint and enhance the sustainability efforts of temple activities. Contact Dave Cohen.
House and Grounds – Oversees the appearance and long-term maintenance of the building and grounds. The Gardening sub-committee beautifies the entrance. Contact Paul Walitzky.
Israel Matters – Supports Israel through education, cultural events, and partnering with national reform Jewish organizations. Contact Amy Rubin.
Leadership Development – Creates and implements programs to identify and develop future temple leaders. Contact Liz Cohen.
Library – Maintains Temple Beth-El’s lending library of approximately 1,800 volumes of fiction and non-fiction. This group is in need of new leadership. Contact Amy Rubin.
Member Engagement – Coordinates efforts to increase temple membership and helps integrate new and existing members into the community. Contact Dora Cousineau and Juliet Hommes, our Membership Chairs.
Ritual – Supports the rabbi and cantor in planning for ritual observances. Responsibilities range from establishing temple kashrut policy, scheduling b’nei mitzvah, and preparing High Holy Day and Festival observances, as well as Shabbat worship. Contact Harold Levin and Lisa Schatz.
Security – Works to help ensure that TBE remains a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for members, guests, and staff, collaborating on planning, emergency preparedness, and security practices to protect our community. Contact Kevin Skole.
Shivah Leaders – Coordinates volunteers to lead worship services at houses of mourning, provides training for worship leaders, and coordinates volunteers to complete a minyan (group of ten) at houses of mourning. Contact Sharon Sietz.
Tikkun Olam Coalition (formerly Social Action) – Coordinates and implements programs to help repair the world, tikkun olam. Supports projects benefiting the temple community and the community at large, including HOME, which provides temporary housing for the homeless, and the local food bank. It promotes voter registration, environmental justice, and the support of various charitable organizations. Contact Liz Cohen.