Religious Education The Religious Education Committee, with the guidance of the Rabbi, create the protocols and syllabus necessary for the government of the school and other education programs and submits an annual education budget to the Board of Directors.
Finance The Finance Committee makes a detailed estimate of the income and operating expenses for the ensuing year, submits an annual budget for the ensuing year, and supervises the audit of the Congregation accounts. These shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval at the March meeting. At least 10 days prior to this budget meeting, the members shall be notified of the meeting and invited to attend. Any major expenditure not provided for in the annual budget shall be proposed first to this Committee, which shall submit same to the Board of Directors for its approval.
Liaison The Liaison Committee consists of the Chairperson, the current President, and an odd number of additional members who are not officers or the Rabbi. The Committee shall provide direct feedback to the Rabbi as needed and establish specific channels of communication between the Congregation and the Rabbi. The committee shall conduct the yearly evaluation (written) of the Rabbi's performance. Any congregant may approach the committee to address any issue regarding the Congregation.
Membership The Membership Committee recommends to the Board of Directors ways and means for obtaining new members. It shall seek new members for the Congregation; develop and maintain the Congregation's recruitment, activation and orientation programs.
Ritual The Ritual Committee, with the cooperation of the Rabbi, considers the rituals and observances of the synagogue and promotes such practices in the home as will enhance the values of Jewish living. This Committee will also implement the policies and regulations as established by the Board of Directors relating to religious services and rituals.
Social Action The Social Action Committee heightens the awareness, and increases the responsiveness of the synagogue membership to issues affecting our community -- within our Congregation, the local community and the world at large.
Sunshine The Sunshine Committee fosters our sense of community to perform mitzvot for members of our own congregation. Sunshine provides help, support and encouragement for members of our congregation who may be experiencing personal difficulties or joys following the birth/adoption of a child, the death of a family member or an illness. Sunshine provides meals, childcare or other helping hands, depending on the members' needs.
Ways & Means It shall be the duty of the Ways and Means Committee to advise the Board of Directors with respect to raising funds for the needs of the Congregation.
|