Our Community Leadership

► ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
    Chair: Jeff Quartner

Responsible for the development of programming for strategic planning, fundraising, congregational outreach and other activities significant to the growth of Temple B'nai Israel
 

► BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
    Chair: Ben Schlesinger

Responsible for developing strategies and tactics designed to ensure our grounds and facility are maintained and improved throughout the life of the building, including development of specific projects, vendor relations and monitoring any issues pursuant to the operational activities related to the building and grounds.
 

► COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
    Chair: Maury Schlesinger

Established to provide support for regular outbound communication protocols as well as ensuring all audio and visual programming is supported both technically and operationally. Included in this realm is the establishment of upgrades, vendor relations and technical support for systems and practices.
 

► FINANCE COMMITTEE
    Chair: Norman Bell

Advises the Board and the Treasurer on fiscal and financial governance matters. Oversees the work of the Treasurer. Manages Temple's investment portfolio. Recommends cash management strategies. Approves preliminary budget prepared by the Treasurer.
 

► HINENI
    Chair: Open Position  

Responsible for providing and coordinating volunteer help and support for members in the event of sickness, hospitalization, incapacity or death of family members. Activities include: informing and working in concert with the Rabbi, galvanizing support from other congregational members, and providing for meals and transportation needs when appropriate. Prepare and maintain a checklist for shiva and mourning.
 

► LIFELONG LEARNING
    Chair: Cheryl Kramer

Our mission is to ENGAGE our congregation and the community in an array of Jewish learning experiences that encourages intellectual and social growth, builds a sense of community and responds to the diverse interest of our members. To that end, the committee will help structure  the annual adult education program for the congregation, seeking to deepen the understanding of Jewish religion, culture and history and how that coincides with the community at large.
 

► MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
    Chair: Barbara Portnoy Spector

Responsible for identifying and recruiting potential new members and maintaining a list of friends of the Congregation. Coordinates with the Communications Committee the development of appropriate membership and recruitment literature. Coordinates the programming, scheduling and organizing of membership and new members' events.
 

► GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
    Chair: Cheryl Kramer

The Governance Committee's responsibilities include nominating Board and Officers for approval by the membership, ongoing Board and Officer succession planning, assisting with Board self-evaluation and orientation,  and Policy recommendations and changes as needed from time to time.
 

► PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
    Chair: Norm Bell

Oversees planning and organization, in cooperation with the Rabbi and Temple committees, of special social, cultural, membership and celebratory events. Coordinates with the Office Manager the scheduling of those events.
 

► ONEG & KIDDUSH COMMITTEE
    Chair: Open Position

Recruit and schedule hosts for Onegs and Kiddushes.
 

► RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
    Chair: Laurie Lewis 

Responsible for the operation of the Religious School, in consultation with the Rabbi, including staffing, curriculum, educational policies, creation of B'nai Mitzvah classes, human resource policies and scheduling special events for the school.
 

► RELIGIOUS PRACTICES COMMITTEE
    Chair: Open Position 

Consults and coordinates with the Rabbi on oversight of the ritual practices of the Temple, including the character and conduct of religious services, Bimah honors and Yahrzeit records.
 

► SAFETY & SECURITY
    Chair: Ron Schechter

To prepare and maintain a security policy for the Temple. To develop programs for habits of safety for people coming to the Temple. To secure the building and grounds to maintain freedom from danger.
 

► BARRON MUSICAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE                                     
    Chair: Karen Schlesinger

Bringing the joy of music to enhance the worship, community and educational experience for all those in the Temple.