Volunteering

We rely on the energy and creativity of our volunteers. We encourage everyone to bring their gifts, skills and talents. 

There are many opportunities to volunteer:

  • Help lead our Shabbat and holiday morning services by leading us in prayer, reading Torah, chanting haftarah, being a gabbai for the Torah service or sharing a d’var Torah when Rabbi Berman is away
  • Greet community members and guests as they come in
  • Help prepare our Shabbat kiddush lunch
  • Join our Board of Directors, which oversees the overall strategic and financial direction of our shul
  • Join one of our many committees that serve our spiritual, educational and institutional needs. Committees work closely with Rabbi Berman, Director of Operations Becca Wolter-Gustafson and/or our Professional Staff
    • The Religious Services & Spiritual Life Committee coordinates all aspects of our weekday minyan and Shabbat and holiday prayer services
    • The Limmud Committee organizes educational opportunities for adult Jewish Learning such as inviting scholars who teach at our Beit Midrash series
    • The Kallah Committee organizes our annual Kallah Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat and weekend
    • The Areyut Committee develop programs that help us serve the broader community with a focus on multi-faith experiences, racial justice, environmental impact and LGBTQ inclusion
    • The Chesed Committee responds to the needs of our community members who may be going through a difficult period such as illness, hospitalizations or end-of-life by providing compassionate outreach and other forms of support such as rides to appointments and meals
    • The Youth Committee organizes social and holiday programs for our children from infants through high school
    • The Membership Committee leads outreach to prospective members, shepherds new members through the membership process, and stays connected to all of our community members
    • The Israel Engagement Committee develops educational and spiritual programs to help our members learn about, celebrate, and examine Israeli history and contemporary Israeli society

Giving