Temple Beth El relies on volunteer committees to accomplish its mission.
If you would like more information or wish to volunteer on any of the committees, contact the temple office at templebetheleurekaca@gmail.com.
- Adult Education/Guest Presenters Committee
Coordinates presentations, events, and classes on topics of interest to the Jewish community.
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- Building Committee
Responsible for maintenance and repairs of the facility and equipment. Includes Décor and Grounds subcommittees.
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- Children’s Education Committee
Collaborates with Jews in the Wilderness staff on scheduling classes and special events. Committee volunteers assist teaching staff onsite during classes and coordinate with parents.
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- Holiday Committee
Collaborates with the Rabbi to design the yearly holiday observances. Recruits volunteer coordinators for: High Holy Days, Chanukah Party, Shabbat Shira/Tu B’Shevat, Purim/Megillah Reading, Passover Seder, Yom HaShoah, Shavuot, and Shabbat.
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- Library Committee
Maintains library database, shelves returned books, and collaborates with the Rabbi to purchase new titles, update the library collection, and handle donated item
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- Membership Committee
Recruits and welcomes new members and provides support to current members. Includes Applications, Bikkur Cholim (Visiting the Ill), Loving Kindness (direct assistance to members in need), Hevra Kadisha (burial and bereavement support).
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- Ritual Committee
Collaborates with the Rabbi and Tefilah Leaders on ritual practices, and maintains ritual objects and prayer books.
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- Security Committee
Trains security volunteers, maintains security equipment, and coordinates professional security personnel to provide a safe and welcoming facility for all programs and events.
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- Social Action Committee
Provides meals to homeless shelters, organizes TBE member participation in social and environmental justice events and projects, and disseminates information from Union of Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center.
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- Technology Committee
Provides support to TBE technology systems, including computers, Livestream/Zoom, website, and audio/visual software and hardware.
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