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Temple committees provide programs that allow
the Temple to serve you. These committees, for the most part, are open to
all congregants. If you are interested in learning more about these
committees and/or would like to get involved, call the temple office
(516)-239-1140 and leave your name and number and a board member will call you.
Thank you for your time and cooperation.
If you would like to participate in a
committee call us at (516) 239-1140 or send us an e-mail to
info@templeisrael-lawrence.org Click on any committee to
view its description
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Adult Education
The Adult Education Committee provides the Temple with a variety of interesting
and successful programs. These programs include Sunday morning lecturers,
Tuesday Talmud study, Introduction to Hebrew, participation in a six week Five
Towns Jewish Council program, and a Scholar in Residence program. Adult
education serves our congregants by providing stimulating programs which
educates, enlighten and entertain.
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Legal Committee
The Legal Committee serves as the Temple's
vigorous and vigilant watchdog for any and all legal matters that may arise.
This committee is involved in many of the activities and reviews all aspects of
temple life whenever legal guidance becomes necessary. This committee
works to defend the Temple on issues of Claims, coordinates and monitors the
legal defense of any lawsuit brought against the Temple and resolves issues with
the Village of Lawrence that involves building and zoning concerns. (Garrett
Gray-Chairperson)
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The Pulpit Committee
All matters pertaining to the pulpit and it's music are of concern
to the Pulpit & Music committee. This committee is constantly critiquing the
service to best make it a meaningful & spiritual experience for all our
congregants. We act as liaison together with the clergy to help satisfy the
religious & secular needs of our temple members. Therefore we deal in the weekly
services, family dinners, musical choral, special services, life cycle events,
High Holidays, beautiment & adornment, aliyahs, decorum, etc. All
interested congregants are welcome.
(Arnold Koopersmith - Chairperson)
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The Religious
School Committee
Temple Israel has every reason to be proud of the Religious
School. Enrollment has increase to 263 students, including 52 children
consecrated Simchat Torah Services. Director of Education, David Woolfe,
leads a strong faculty. Our clergy is also closely involved with the
school, conducting weekly junior congregation services for our 5th -
7th grade students and teaching during classroom visits.
The
Religious School Committee utilizes Parental Involvement creating a "Parent
Association" with Chairpersons overseeing different areas. Knowledge of
Hebrew, Bible, Ethics, Liturgy, Holidays and History continue to be the
foundation of our curriculum and our commitment to our students and families.
In addition, this year we included art, music and library in the program.
Other special programs, such as Book Fair, Latke Bake, the Purim Carnival and
the Mitzvah Fair, and fundraisers such as the Nosh Nook, (the school store) gets
everyone, young and old, involved in the religious school.
(Michelle Perlzweig-Chairperson)
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Dates
This committee is responsible for the calendar assignments and
coordination of all Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates between congregants and Temple Israel.
Working closely with the family, the committee recognizes both the religious as
well as the social needs of our children. For the 2000 and 2001 calendar years
we will have over 90 Bar/Bat Mitzvahs scheduled.
(Penny Schuster - Chairperson)
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Early Childhood
We are very proud of the progress, programs, enthusiasm that our Early Childhood
Center has seen under the supervision of Fern Leff, our Early Childhood Center's
Director. With help of our professional and devoted staff, the Nursery has
participated in many successful events involving our families and Temple
community. Our programs proudly include an evening Chanukah presentation,
Purim Play, Special Person's Day, Shavuot Service and Lag B'Omer Family Picnic.
(Ellie Krigsman-Chairperson)
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Youth Activities
There were approximately twenty scheduled events throughout the school year
averaging to once a month for the third and fourth graders and once a month for
the fifth and sixth graders. These events, after discussion and conference
with David Woolfe, were started in the last half-hour of Hebrew School and
carried over after class. This allowed for maximum participation and
allowed parents to view the events scheduled when they came to pick-up their
child. Events were tailored to accommodate both Sunday/Wednesday and
Monday/Thursday groups. Events are coordinated to track specific holidays
as well as just social events.
General events scheduled included tie
dying "T" shirts and white socks, Israel food and pen pal day; movie/pizza day;
make your own Sunday day, bingo, Purim carnival, decoration events and make your
own Chanukah menorah event.
(Aaron Philipson-Chairperson)
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Membership
The purpose of this committee is to attract members to Temple Israel by focusing
on its activities, programs, schools, staff as well as through existing members.
(Nancy Koopersmith)
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The Museum Committee
This committee chooses and installs three shows each year as well as acts as
docents and fundraisers for the Museum. The committee also charged with
maintaining and adding to the permanent collection of Judaica and sees it as its
purview the enhancement of the Torahs and Arks in both the Sanctuary and Chapel.
(Phyllis Baron-Chairperson)
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Publicity
The committee is in charge with keeping Temple Israel in the spotlight of the
Five Towns and its environs. The committee's charge is too establish a
line of communication between itself, the committees and calendar of the
congregation as well as the local media.
(Michael Gold-Chairperson)
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Fund Raising
Fund Raising is an integral part of the temple's life. Programs such as
the Kol Nidre appeal, Journal Dinner, Community pages telephone book and Temple
2000 are some of the fund raising projects that are fund raising events that
occurred this past year. Temple members are needed to organize, run and
participate in these events. Fund Raising is a vital link to the community
and members that keep people in and our community in touch with the temple. (Bill
Henry-Chairperson)
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Budget/Finance:
The Budget and Finance Committee is created under the auspices of the
Treasurer and is charged with the responsibility of creating the temple's annual
budget. Further, their responsibility is to meet with and monitor the budgets of
each of the arms of the temple, including but not limited to, the pulpit,
cantor, museum, office, schools, etc. (Bill Henry -
chairperson)
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Shabbat Family Service/Dinner:
This committee organizes and coordinates the Family Shabbat
Dinners. (Lisa Gray - chairperson)
Insurance:
The Insurance Committee is responsible for overseeing and
maintaining all insurance for the Temple, including property and personnel.
(Bill Kaufman - chairperson)
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Catering:
The purpose of the catering committee is to be the liaison between
the caterer and the Temple and its members. (David Land
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Caring:
The Caring Committee’s role is to provide support to our members
who have suffered a tragic event in their lives, are isolated due to age and or
health limitations, and to be there for those who need the touch of another to
help them through difficult times. The strength of this committee will be in its
ability to make people feel connected to the temple through the committee
members’ ability to reach out to our membership. We are always looking for those
to help us provide this important and vital role to our members.
(Philip Dorin - Chairperson)
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Other Committees
Nominating: Bill Groisser
Real Estate: David Land
Ushering: Ed Cooper
Personnel: Gail Blaustein
Wills & Trusts: Steve Rosen
Journal Dinner Dance: Ken Shapiro
By-Laws: Roger Werner
Building: Steve Bobkin
TIBS: Wayne Price
OutReach: Andrea Kaufman
Past Presidents Advisory Counsel: David Land
Cemetery: Ed Cooper
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