Temple Shalom Committees
Religious Practices: - The Religious Practices Committee, in cooperation with the Rabbi shall consider and make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning rituals, observances, and arrangements for worship service. It shall also promote such practices for the home, designed to enhance the value of Jewish living.Kulanu: - Kulanu is Hebrew for "all of us". This Board created committee is charged with contributing to the development of community at Temple Shalom that includes and embraces people with special needs into the fullness of Jewish life in our congregation.
Finance: - The committee shall meet monthly to review and approve the financial report to be presented to the Board. The committee is to make a detailed estimate of the income and expenses for the next fiscal year and to submit an annual budget for that year to the Board of Directors no later than the April meeting of the Board of Directors preceding that year.
Building and Grounds: - To keep the building and property of the Congregation in good order and repair, and to hire such personnel as is necessary for the proper maintenance of the buildings and property. The committee shall have jurisdiction over any additions or changes to the interior or exterior of the building and surrounding property, subject to the Board of Directors.
Personnel: - The Personnel Committee shall be responsible for interviewing, hiring, and dismissal of all personnel other than clergy; subject to approval of the Board of Directors. It shall review the performance of personnel including the clergy at least annually and report to the Board of Directors.
Public Relations/Marketing: - To keep the general public informed via the media of important activities within the Temple and the Jewish community. Further, to provide adequate publicity for events sponsored by the Congregation.
Fund Raising: - To provide for such functions as may from time to time be required to raise needed funds which have not been raised through dues or other revenue.
Education: - In cooperation with the Rabbi appoint the Principal. In cooperation with the Rabbi and Principal to make all regulations necessary for the government of the school, including employment of teachers and other employees, expenditures of the religious school funds, and adoption of the course of study within limits described by the Board of Directors.
Membership: - To welcome visitors and un-affiliated residents in their homes, at Services, and at other Congregational functions and to secure the affiliation with the Congregation of all persons eligible to join.
Programs: - To schedule and coordinate programs of interest to the congregation and greater Jewish community.
Architecture/ Building: - To work in tandem with the Capital Campaign committee and the board to develop plans for the future home of Temple Shalom.
Information Technology: - Will support the technology needs of Temple Shalom. The scope of the IT Committee includes, but is not limited to, technology needs of the temple staff, board, and committees. The IT committee will review and recommend technology purchases.
