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Committees

Please see the Board and Committee Chairs page for current committee chairs.

Beit Tefillah Committees (House of Worship)

B'nai Mitzvah

Formulates policy related to B’nai Mitzvah practice and assumes responsibility for the assigning of B’nai Mitzvah dates. 

Holiday Celebrations

Plans and implements holiday celebrations and observances. The Holiday Celebrations Committee seeks to engage all members of the congregation in rich and fulfilling holiday experiences that embrace the dimensions of spirituality, learning, and joy, thereby nurturing a strong sense of community.

Music/Choir

Formulates policy related to the musical content of the synagogue’s programs and arranges special musical and Choir programs.

Ritual

Formulates policy regarding religious practices and use of the synagogue facilities, works with the clergy to recommend worship innovations and changes, and supports congregants’ needs to deepen their communal and personal spiritual experiences.

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Beit Midrash Committees (House of Study)

Adult Education

Develops and administers learning opportunities for adults, including Hebrew classes, Shabbat morning Torah Study, Jewish Explorations Weekend, weekday morning and evening adult study sessions, and guest speakers. Provides guidance and support to the Director of Congregational Learning.

Cultural Arts

Plans programs that bring music, theatre, film, visual art, dance and literature of the dynamic Jewish cultural scene of the Greater Boston area to our temple community.

Library

Develops and maintains the Temple Library, insuring that books, resources and materials are available to the community.

School

Formulates policy for Grades K-6, reviews and evaluates educational and social activities and school climate, and provides guidance and support to the Director of Elementary and Family Education.

Youth

Formulates policy for Grades 7-12, reviews and evaluates educational and social activities, and provides guidance and support to the Director of Youth and Informal Education.

Confirmation Class 2006

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Beit Knesset Committees (House of Gathering)

Brotherhood

Develops and oversees programs which bring men (and anyone else) together for social, religious, cultural, and fun activities. Programs include Sunday morning breakfasts with speakers and an annual Golf tournament.

Member Services

Reaches out to prospective members, welcomes and helps to integrate new members, and supports networking to all members.

Reyim

Develops and oversees programs which bring “empty-nesters” (and anyone else) together for social, religious, cultural, and fun activities.

Sisterhood

Develops and oversees programs which bring women (and anyone else) together for social, religious, cultural, and fun activities. Programs include speakers, shared meals, study sessions, and an annual fundraising event.

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Tikkun Olam Committees

Israel Connection

Develops and oversees programs to provide a link to Israel through social, educational, and cultural programs.

Jewish Communal Affairs

Serves as a vehicle to strengthen the relationship between Temple Shir Tikva and its congregants with organizations in the broader Jewish and interfaith community.

Kesher

Provides a mutual help and support network to congregants facing illness and crises and reaches out to congregants to celebrate joyful occasions.

Social Action

Educates congregation on issues of social justice and organizes congregational action in community tzedakah projects, such as food and clothing drives, literacy tutoring, and fundraising events to help fight disease.

Governance Committees

Communications

Communicates what is happening at Shir Tikva to the Shir Tikva and external communities. Communication vehicles include the monthly bulletin, Hineni; the e-bulletin, "Vats Nu!" and the Temple Shir Tikva Web site.

Human Resources

Oversees relationships and contracts with staff. Ensures employees’ and synagogue's needs are met. Ensures synagogue is in compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Leadership Development

Responsible for the identification, training, and support of new leaders. Provides support to the Board and other committees on group processes.

Strategic Planning

Focuses on key, long-term planning issues as identified by the Board of Trustees.

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Finance and Operations Committees

Art and Acquisition

Coordinates the acquisition and display of Judaic art objects for the synagogue.

Development

Formulates fundraising policies and oversees long- and short-term fundraising efforts.

Facilities

Formulates policy for the maintenance, use and improvement of the synagogues facilities, including building and grounds.

Information Technology

Oversees the operation and security of information systems and the Temple's technology infrastructure and planning.

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Beit Tefillah
B'nai Mitzvah
Holiday Celebration
Music/Choir
Ritual
Beit Midrash
Adult Education
Cultural Arts
Library
School
Youth
Beit Knesset
Brotherhood
Member Services
Reyim
Sisterhood
Tikkun Olam
Israel Connection
Jewish Communal       Affairs
Kesher
Social Action
Governance
Communications
Human Resources
Leadership      Development
Strategic Planning
Finance
Art and Acquisition
Development
Facilities
Information      Technology