Committees at the Temple
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Adult Education – Chair Matt Golden; Rabbi David
Set policies and programming for a full range of meaningful adult education
Archives – Chair Matt Weinberg; Rabbi Rapport
Facilitate historical repository of artifacts/documents for research and display
Budget & Finance – Chair Mickey Heideman; Rabbi Rapport
Supervise the financial affairs of the congregation, namely bills, budgets, dues
Building & Grounds – Chair Mark Judah; Craig Goldstein
Maintain the building and property (not cemetery) in good order and repair
Bulletin – Chair Susan Waterman; Rabbi Rapport
Assemble, edit, layout, and publish monthly bulletin
Camp – Chair Elise Goldstein; Rabbi Rapport
Promote GUCI Camp and distribute scholarships for Temple attendees
Caring – Chair Susan Waterman; Rabbi David
Visit members at home or in facilities and prep food for Rabbis to share
Cemetery – Chair Jerry Uslander; Rabbi David
Direct the operation of the cemetery and establish cemetery rules and regs
Doing – Chair Ellen Shaikun; Craig Goldstein
A wide array of projects that enhance and compliment Temple programs
Executive – Chair Mike Salamon; Rabbi David
Overseas the Executive Board of The Temple
Financial Commitment – Chair Jay Waldman; Craig Goldstein
Assist members with adjustments and special financial needs
Fundraising & Development – Chair Matt Schwartz; Craig Goldstein
Increase endowments, manage gifts, and recommend eligible disbursements
Investment – Chair Barry Meyers; Craig Goldstein
Supervise investment funds, including goals, asset allocation and managers
Library – Chair Susan Allen; Rabbi Rapport
Manage the library, as a lending resource for Judaica books and materials
Member Outreach – Chairs Les Abramson & Susan Abramson Lancaster; Erin Beeler
Support member engagement and programming, specifically Member Gift Bags during holidays.
Membership – Chair Ellen Shaikun; Rabbi David
Encourage and submit apps for new members and lead member retention
Mitzvah Makers – Chairs Chavvah Penner Johnson, Bonnie McCullagh; Rabbi David
Create programs for members which reflect the philosophy of Tikkun Olam
Welcome – Chair Susan Allen; Rabbi David
Greeters at The Temple entrance provide a friendly face before services
Worship & Ritual – Chairs Steve Shapiro; Rabbi David
Manage worship calendar, special services and events and supervise music
Youth Education – Chair Heather Gladstein; Rabbi David
Engage Temple youth and families with appropriate programs and activities
Want to Get More Involved?
Find out more about The Temple Committees. If you are interested in getting more involved with a particular committee, contact the Temple office for more details.