Much of the planning, organizing and operating of our synagogue is done through committees. If you would like to volunteer to serve on any of  the  standing committee (descriptions listed below) please call the temple office 723-7461 Temple Israel Committee Descriptions ADULT EDUCATION- This committee organizes adult education programs that meet  the goals of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and sustains and strengthens Judaism within the congregation. Chairperson: Randy Friedman   CARING COMMUNITY-This committee addresses the special needs in the Congregation. Chair: Bernie Segel FUND RAISING- This committee raises money through a series of special events and projects. Chairperson: Al Lavker   ENDOWMENT- This committee solicits contributions to the Endowment Fund through lifetime memberships and other methods. Co-Chairs: Don Zelter & Leon Horwitz SIMCHA TREE- This committee solicits the purchase of leaves for the Simcha Tree. Chairperson: NEEDED HOUSE- This committee supervises and directs the proper maintenance of the congregation's buildings and grounds, and recommends to the Board of Trustees rules and regulations governing their use. It organizes and recruits volunteers for clean-up and fix-up projects. Chairs: Howard Warner   KITCHEN- This committee supervises and directs the use of the synagogue kitchens and issues instruction for their use. This committee shall take measures necessary to ensure that Kashrut is strictly observed and maintained. Chairperson: Louise Sheiman MEMBERSHIP- This committee makes the Jewish community aware of Temple Israel and communicates with potential members for the purpose of inviting them to join. It provides an orientation and welcoming activities for new members. The committee also takes steps to retain members and encourage their participation in congregational activities. It reviews resignations from the congregation and reports on them to the Board of Trustees. Chairperson: Rita Bleier RITUAL- This committee determines matters pertaining to ritual and religious practices of  Temple Israel. It coordinates aliyot, schedules haftorah readers, High Holidays honors and assures that all religious aspects of the Temple are conducted properly and smoothly. Chair: Dave Roth   RELIGIOUS SCHOOL- In conjunction with the principal, this committee assures that the Religious School functions in an effective manner and that the goals and curriculum are appropriate and complete. Chairs: Jennifer Schutzer and Howard Warner Cemetary Commitee:  This comittee overseas that syangogue cemetary. Chair Ron Sall Mitzvah Committee:  This committee prepares a meal of consolation for mourners after the funeral Chairs:  Louise Sheiman, Lois Levitt, Barbara Zelter Chevra Kaddisha: This committee performs the mitzvah of Tahara for those who have passed away. Chair:  Dave Tannenhouse   PUBLICITY- This committee is responsible for making sure all Temple activities are relayed to the Jewish community through the Reporter and to the general public through the Press & Sun Bulletin. Chairperson: NEEDED