COMMITTEES
BUILDING COMMITTEE
The committee supervises the maintenance of the building and insures that all of the Synagogue’s property, equipment, and grounds are kept in good condition and repair.
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
Annually, the committee reviews existing by-laws, the lists of Committee Duties, and Administrative Procedures and proposes to the Board any changes that seem necessary.
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
To ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Chatham Rural Cemetery, the committee administers the Jewish section of the local cemetery.
CHESED COMMITTEE
The Chesed Committee attends to the needs of members in times of illness and challenging life events.
HEVREH KADISHA
The Chevra Kadisha is a group of Jewish men and women who see to it that the bodies of deceased Jews are prepared for burial according to the Jewish tradition of tahara (purification).
In collaboration with the Board and other relevant committees, this committee creates both print and digital communications that reflect the Synagogue’s values, mission, and objectives.
Roberta Bernstein
The Chatham Continuing Education Committee offers an on-going roster of Judaic classes, seminars, and/or instruction for all members of the community and our neighbors.
INTERFAITH COMMITTEE
Committee Chair: Joel Merker
The committee collaborates with other local faith groups to plan and promote educational and community-building events.
The aim of the committee is to implement outreach strategies to attract new members, as well as develop programs to integrate and retain current members.
Many social, cultural and educational events that serve as portals of entry into the Synagogue community are planned and hosted by the Program committee. Members also assist and collaborate with other Synagogue committees and community groups when needed.
RITUAL COMMITTEE
To shape forms of worship consistent with the tenets of our non-affiliated Congregation, the committee performs all duties relating to the religious services of the congregation.
In keeping with our mission to support tikkun olam (repair of the world) the committee presents proposals to the Board for various service projects and activities that will engage the Synagogue community, and then implements all approved proposals.
The synagogue is committed to providing educational opportunities for young families with children according to the needs of our community.
