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In order to create a strong Jewish community, the participation
of all of our members is important. At Shomrei Torah,
it's like family. Sometimes you do a lot, sometimes not so much.
Members get involved to help our congregation, to get
to know other members, and to make their experience at Shomrei
Torah more meaningful. There are many ways to join in on
the work, the growth, the learning and the fun.
Board Of Directors
Each and every Board member carries a "portfolio" of
responsibility for our community. From personal generosity, to
committee work and planning special events, to greeting/security
at worship services every week, our Board of Directors
takes on the extra effort to make our community the special
place in which we find each other.
Caring Committee
How does a community, as spread out as ours, respond when a
family suffers serious illness, death or other tragedy? The
Caring Committee contacts interested members to bring a
home-cooked meal, gives other members rides to services,
participates in a memorial service or Minyan when the need
arises, or just offers a concerned or friendly voice on the
phone.
Cemetery
Serves as our liaison to Santa Rosa Memorial Park regarding
burial services. Also helps provide that information and is
a conduit for any concerns.
Chavurah
Members have the opportunity to join a Chavurah (a group of
friends), a temple family-within-a-family that meets
regularly. The committee helps connect families with similar
interests, such as similarly aged children, interfaith
marriages, love of cooking, our music, or a desire to share
holidays with others. New groups are forming all the time.
Choir and Band
Led by a very talented director, our volunteer choir and band
add depth and beauty to our services.
Early Childhood Program
Plans services and events
for children aged one to five
years old and their families.
Finance
Oversees the fiscal health of our congregation.
Human Resources
Oversees employee issues and ensures that employees have
a healthy, congenial, productive work life.
Judaica Shop
Our Judaica Shop supplies our
members with not only many of the "necessities" for
holidays and major life events, but lovely gift and luxury
items as well.
Lifelong Learning
Plans stimulating and enriching monthly adult educational
programs and coordinates yearly Scholar-in-Residence weekends.
Membership
Assists prospective members in their endeavor to become
members of our synagogue by answering questions related to
temple and community life.
Membership Involvement Team
Welcomes new members, and helps
all members become involved in the synagogue community by
acting as a channel to other committees and volunteer
opportunities. They sponsor a mentoring program and maintain a
database of volunteer interests and activities.
Men's Bagel Club
Meets monthly for breakfast and
camaraderie, as well as to hear speakers or participate in a
discussion of current interests. They host the Annual Meeting
BBQ and sell sandwiches at the community's Simcha Sunday
event.
Oneg
Organizes members to provide for the Oneg Shabbats at the
conclusion of Friday evening services. The Oneg Committee
encourages families and chavurot to volunteer.
Pledge
Meets regularly to review pledge amounts, current payments
and contacts members to help them with their temple
fiscal planning.
Public Relations / Communication
Informs the community of synagogue happenings via press releases,
advertisements and the Congregation newsletter and website.
Religious School
Creates policy, provides direction and support to our
Religious School, which educates
Kindergarten through Seventh grade children.
Ritual
Assists the rabbi in implementing Jewish practices and
liturgy pertinent to a Reform Jewish experience.
Security
Develops and implements a security plan to safeguard the
physical plant and ensure the safety of the Shomrei Torah
community.
Explores the many avenues for our congregation to offer
tzedakah and tikkun olam to the Sonoma County
community. Organizes volunteering at a variety of sites,
such as homeless shelters and makes donations to various
causes.
Temple Bequest & Endowment/Gift Tax Advising
Offers our members financial advice pertaining to gifting
bequests to Congregation Shomrei Torah.
Voice
Coordinates the congregation's monthly newsletter, The Voice.
Youth Committee
Oversees the operation of the county-wide
Tzaddikim program for youths, ages 14-18 years old.
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