Committees

Adult Education

Adult Education, with the Rabbi, plans and executes educational programs geared for adult members.  Examples of present /past programs are: Beginning Hebrew, Mitzvot of the Community, Judaism 101, Jewish Mysticism, etc.

Bikkur Holim

Helps members of the Synagogue who may be ill or unable to fully participate, by visiting the sick, providing transportation, etc.

Building & Grounds

Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our Synagogue building and grounds; proposes annual budget; oversees janitorial services.

Education

Sets general curriculum and policy for the Hebrew School and Religious School; works closely with the Education Director; proposes the education budget.

Finance & Fund Raising

Recommends annual budget to the board; monitors collection of annual dues and pledges; monitors committee spending; plans and executes fund-raising activities to supplement income.

Hevra Kadisha

Cares for and prepares the body for funeral.

Kiddush/Kitchen/Seder

Maintains and operates the two kosher kitchens in the synagogue.  Responsibilities could include preparation of Saturday morning Kiddush luncheons and/or coordination of community seder to be held on the second night of Pesah at the Syngogue.

Library/Archives

Maintains our books, documents, and memoribilia.

Membership

Keeps in touch with Jewish families in the community not affiliated with any congregation, especially new families, with the view of inviting them to become members; plans a new/prospective member social; helps new members become integrated in OZS life.

Religious/Ritual

Working closely with the Rabbi, plans and coordinates all religious services throughout the year; formulates rules and regulations for all religious services OZS offers (i.e. Bar/Bat Mitzvas, Weddings, etc.).

Social Action

Organizes social service projects that enable our synagogue to help the greater community.  Examples include: Blood and Bagels (annual blood drive), Hope Center, etc.

Social/Programming

Plans and schedules social events for the synagogue.

Youth Group

Helps provide adult guidance for our post Bar/Bat Mitzva youth group.