Committees

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Religious Affairs Committee

The RA Committee serves to provide support and input to the Rabbi in matters of religious observance and activities within the tenets of Conservative Judaism. The strategic direction of the committee is to encourage the CEH community to be involved in religious services and holiday celebrations.

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Education Committee

The mission of the CEH Education Committee is to strengthen, support and promote the educational offerings at CEH. We work to promote a strong curriculum, facilitate communication, promote the growth of the school, advise the Director of Religious Education, implement CEH’s vision, and support CEH’s general vision of creating an inclusive community where all of our members can grow. We assist with the religious school, preschool and adult education (preschool and adult education each have their own subcommittees).

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Legacy Committee

The Etz Hayim Legacy Committee endeavors to sustain our congregation through legacy members who pledge financial support through estate planning gifts.

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Fundraising Committee

The purpose of the Fundraising Committee is to assist in raising funds for the operation of the Congregation and for capital maintenance and improvement.

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Communications Committee

The Communications Committee oversees member-facing communications and external-facing communications, advertising and event-promotion.

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for helping to ensure that the Congregation operates in a fiscally responsible manner.

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Membership Committee

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to retain and engage current members in the Etz Hayim community at the level that brings them fulfillment, to grow the pool of prospective members and to recruit prospective members to become members.

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Social Action Committee

Congregation Etz Hayim is a welcoming spiritual home for our community, fostering unity and connection as we journey together on a path toward holiness. The Social Action Committee works to make a difference through actions large and small. We care for each other, our community, and the world around us.

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Operations Committee

The purpose of the Operations Committee is to advise on, and undertake initiatives to improve the synagogue building, grounds and parsonage. To work closely with staff and serve as a sounding board for future initiatives related to the interior and exterior of the buildings and the grounds. Conduct research and review various initiative options to determine their appropriateness for the congregation.

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