Temple Committees

  


Following is a list of Standing Committees, which meet throughout the year. Every member of Temple Hillel is invited and encouraged to join, and become involved in any committee. In order to express your interest or get more information, you may contact the vice president in charge, as listed, through the synagogue office by calling 516-791-6344 or by e-mailing us at templehillelsouthside@gmail.com subject: committees.  

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES @ Temple Hillel

 Ø      Sales Position Available: Help sell advertising space in the Temple Hillel Herald, by making phone calls or sending letters to local businesses
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Coordinator: for high school students wishing to earn community service credit.
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PR/Marketing: Help write/design brochures, fliers;  contact local newspapers for publicity
Ø      Office Helping Hands: Volunteers welcome for mailings, phone calls and more
Ø      Programming or Committee Help: if you would like to get involved on a committee or have an idea for a program, please call and we’ll get you             started.
Ø      Friendly Callers: Join us to call Reach Out and say a friendly “Hello”
Ø      Yartzheit Callers: help make calls to remind members who have Yartzheit
Ø      Membership: reach out to families who might be interested in joining; help welcome those who have
Ø      Monte Carlo/Journal: help plan the fun, sell ads, bring in items for silent auction
Ø      Minyannaires: Attend any of our daily Minyan, and make it count!!
Ø      Inclusion Committee: Help shape the Temple Hillel to be inclusive and understanding to people regardless of any disabilities or special needs.
Ø      Israel is Celebrating 60!! : Be part of the planning and celebration
Ø      Bazaar: Donate items; help set up, help sell, help shop.
Ø      Adult Education: have an idea for a course?  Work with the Rabbi to develop new programs.

o       Resumes or experience not necessary, just send us your name and interest to: templehillelsouthside@gmail.com

 

Bikkur Cholim Committee shall be responsible for maintaining contact with those congregants who are ill or homebound (as informed by the membership). Sherman Rothblum

Budget & Finance Committee will review all financial matters in relation to the synagogue, prepare the annual congregational budget and give a regular financial update to the Board of Trustees.
Sam Richman

Building & House Committee shall arrange for the supervision, maintenance and repair of all buildings owned or used by the temple, including the synagogue's physical facilities and properties.
David Laurentz

Fund Raising Committee is responsible for developing and carrying out a program and method of fund-raising, solicitation, special gifts and other means of contributions in the nature of charity to the synagogue. Such programs include but are not limited to: Bazaar, Journal Dinner Dance. Kol Nidre Appeal, Yiskor Memorial Book, each with individual committees. Allan Greene

High Holiday has subcommittees for High Holiday Honors which oversee the distribution and notification of holiday Aliyot and Honors; High Holiday Seating & Ticket Committee who ar- range for the seating of the membership and their paid guests as per temple policy. Allan Greene

Israel Affairs Committee shall devise and implement programs to keep temple membership informed of and involved in all affairs in regard to the congregation and the State of Israel. Moshe Bezalel

Legal Committee shall consist of members of the congregation who are attorneys duly admitted to practice in NY State and lay people who shall review and report to the President and Board of Trustees as required by the constitution. There is also a Constitution Sub-Committee which oversees revisions to the present constitution. Michael Feit

Membership Committee is responsible for developing ways and means to increase membership, solicit new members, retain present members and conduct an annual membership drive. Michael Feit

Programming Committee is responsible for developing, arranging, conducting and coordinating social programs, events and meetings as approved by the Board of Trustees. Janice Brown

Publicity Committee is responsible for all publicity within and out of the temple, including advertising and publicity in the newspapers. Janice Brown

Ritual Advisory Committee members shall attend religious services regularly and act as an advisory committee in conjunction with the clergy of the synagogue in relation to all religious services and functions. Harold Feldman; Mike Oshinsky

 Religious School Committee: in coordination with the Religious School Director and the Rabbi, shall be responsible for the administration and supervision in all affairs relating to the elementary religious school maintained by the congregation in regard to policies, rules & regulations necessary for its effective administration, within the confines of budget. In addition, there are sub- committees for the following: Adult Education, Hebrew High School, Junior Congregation, and Nursery School. Michael Feit

Security Committee shall advise and supervise in all matters relating to the security of the synagogue building and its membership. David Laurentz

Ushers Committee is responsible for greeting, seating and overseeing the membership and its guests during all religious services. Sherman Rothblum

UJA Committee is responsible for maintaining a working relationship with UJA and conducting an annual UJA fund raising campaign. Allan Greene

Youth Committee shall be charged with the responsibility of overseeing all youth activities through USY, Kadima & pre-Kadima. Michael Feit

 There are many social organizations:

HAZAK is a group for adults 55 and over, charted by United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, which meets for social & educational purposes.
Gloria Slawin & Ted Shuster, Co-Chairpersons

Men's Club is responsible for conducting many social and fundraising activities through the camaraderie of other men. It conducts an annual blood drive, Red Magen David ambulance drive, works closely with the Lawrence house, and hosts a Chanukah party for FEGS. Howard Rebenstock, President

Parents' Association acts as a liaison to the religious school, its students, families and teachers, by providing support through social and fundraising functions which enhance the educational process. The Young Families group exists under these auspices. Tracey Drayer, President

Sisterhood associated with the Women's League of Conservative Judaism, has a strong Social Action group which conducts a food drive, Dress for Success, and the annual Mother's Day luncheon. lt runs a Gift Shop and Ruach Readers, and provides functions for social, educational and fundraising activities. Linda Jacknow & Gail Katz, Co-President


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Phone: (516) 791-6344
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