September 09, 2010   1 Tishrei 5771
Temple Beth Hillel
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House Committee VP: Joe Alpert
The Temple Beth Hillel House Committee is responsible for maintaining our facilility both inside and out. We have approximately 8 members who look after the maintenance of the grounds and building. We repair, replace, hang, move, arrange and clean as needed. If something needs doing we are called upon to do it. If we can not fix an item we hire the appropriate professional to help us out. We are always looking for people to get involved and give a hand.

Membership VP: Lenny Grigorian 
Please see our Membership Page.

Religious Practices VP: Ceil Gersten 
"Prayer invites the presence of God to suffuse our spirits to let the will of God prevail in our lives. Prayer cannot bring water to parched fields, nor mend a broken bridge, nor rebuild a ruined city: but prayer can water an arid soul, mend a broken heart, and rebuild a weakened will."
                                                                                                                  Gates of Prayer, p. 152

The Religious Practices Committee shall be comprised of members of Temple Beth Hillel who are interested in maintaining and enhancing the spiritual life of the congregation. This committee makes recommendations regarding the Sabbath and holiday worship services, the observances of life cycle events, the participation of the congregation in other community observances, the use and care of its ritual objects and whatever other matters pertain to the religious observances of the Temple.

The Religious Practices Committee, in the spirit of Reform Judaism, respects the diverse religious backgrounds of the congregants. It is dedicated to fostering a sense of community by uniting the members of the congregation in a Jewish worship experience, inspired by Torah with reverence for God, elevated through music.

The Religious Practices Committee, which has the authority to make recommendations to the Rabbi and the Temple Board of Directors, shall be guided by the directives of the Temple's Constitution and By-Laws.

Religious School: Stefanie MacGregor
The Religious School Committee Fund provides monetary support to the religious school for costs of supplies and programs in addition to those funded through the Temple budget.

Social Action VP: Ana Pearl (See Tikun Olam for more info...)

Youth Committee Reps: Christine Brouillard, Alyse Castonguay (See Youth Groups for more info...) 

Program/Adult Education Chair: Howard Steinberg
Adult Education is for life long learners. For the past two years the topics and speakers were decided by a very few. We want to know what are your (the members) interests,and opinions on the future of Adult Education at Temple Beth Hillel. Starting in March we will have (parlor) discussions to find out what is of interest to you.

Chesed Committee: Steven Sternberg

Cemetary Committee: Herb Shook, Alan Dworsky

 
Temple Funds  

There are many instances throughout the year when Temple members, family or friends may wish to honor an occasion or remember a loved one by making a donation to one of several Temple funds.  Following is a description of funds currently available.

Adult Education Fund: Howard Steinberg

Art Fund: Lisa Wolf
Contributions used to purchase, repair, commission and create art for the Temple.

Cemetery Fund: Alan Dworsky
Contributions used for the maintenance and perpetual care of the cemetery according to the rules and regulations.

Chesed Fund: Steven Sternberg

Endowment Fund: Steven Sternberg
Contributions the this fund will be used for the future benefit of the Temple and Congregation.

General Fund: (Vacant)
Contributions used to help pay for Temple’s ongoing operating expenses.  A necessary supplement to regular income through dues and fund raisers. This also includes the Music Fund Donations

Larry Gilbert Library Fund: Barbara Dworsky
Contributions used to purchase books on any area of Judaica for the Temple library and particularly to enhance the children’s section and also to the Rabbi’s collection.

Martin Turshen Memorial Fund: Marcia Andrus
Contributions used to purchase items of religious significance such as prayer books, Torah mantles, yads, etc.

Mildred Glickman Landscape Fund: Bryan Oppenheimer
Contributions used for the exterior beautification and maintenance of Temple grounds.

Music Fund: Becky McCann

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund: Rabbi Jeff Glickman
Contributions used at Rabbi’s discretion for support of worthwhile community or national Jewish projects.  Can also be used to assist congregants in meeting personal emergencies as needed.

Religious School Fund: Stefanie MacGregor
Contributions used to purchase and/or rent special educational materials for the RS program, to purchase books for RS library and to help defray the cost of RS field trips.

Retire the Mortgage Fund: Alan Dworsky
Contributions used to pay own our Temple mortgage.

Social Action Committee: Ana Pearl
       Chesed Fund: Steven Sternberg
Chesed Committee,  Ethiopian Lunch program and Tula, Russia donations are part of Social Action Committee.

Youth Fund: Alyse Castonguay
Contributions will provide funds for youth programming and activities otherwise beyond the budget of either the Temple or the youth group.  Can also be used to provide scholarship money for regional youth group events.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS, LARGE OR SMALL, TO ANY TEMPLE FUND. 
Each one is a valuable addition to the improvement of our Temple organization,
and to our surrounding community both near and far.

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