Interests - Congregation Beth Israel

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Committee / Volunteer Interests
- Art - Maintains and coordinates art exhibits in The Margolis Gallery throughout the year; coordinates programming for Friends of The Margolis Gallery.
- Adult Education – Programming for adult learning; Hebrew and Talmud classes, scholars-in-residence, guest speakers, family matters, etc.
- Brotherhood – Men’s group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation; ushering during services and the High Holy Days.
- Building/Ground Maintenance – Helps make recommendations for building changes and renovations.
- Cemetery – Manages cemetery related policies and procedures; oversees development and expansion project.
- College – Communicates with college students regularly; sends care packages for holidays to college students.
- Communications – Oversees branding application and website content.
- Facilities Use / Enhancement – Provides input regarding use of facilities including location of artwork.
- Finance – Review operating budget, revenue and expenses.
- Inclusion & Caring – Advise on accessibility issues on campus; programming for WAYS (With All Your Soul), Gathering Place. Oversees hospital visitation and coordinates meals when necessary for members in recovery.
- Insurance – Review policies for personnel and other benefits.
- Israel Advocacy – Programming for Pro-Israel related events and speakers.
- Library - Supports archive project, Readers Group, and other needs of the Schachtel Library.
- MBJLC – Advisory committee to support MBJLC religious school.
- Membership – Coordinates membership programming for new members.
- Mitzvah – Coordinates ongoing mitzvah projects like Kids' Meals, Mitzvah Day, and other social justice programming.
- Outreach – Coordinates Basic Judaism class.
- Social Justice – Programming and advocacy work related to immigration, interfaith relations, and other political and social issues.
- Tribe - Young Professionals – 20s and 30s young adult programming group.
- Technology – Oversees technology needs including livestreaming and website.
- Women of Beth Israel (formerly Sisterhood) - Women’s group that coordinates social, community service, and religious programming for the Congregation.
- Worship – Works with clergy to enhance aspects of worship services including the High Holy Days.

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