Our world stands on three things – torah, avodah (worship), and gemilut chasadim (deeds of loving kindness). Would you like to connect with others, deepen your understanding of Judaism, help others in the community? Below are various ways you can do this. If something sparks your interest, feel free to contact the individual listed for more information.

For Yourself

Become an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Rabbi Cohen 
Study Torah - See Torah Study Schedule 
Intro to Talmud Study - Craig Olson
Learn About the Basics of Judaism - Craig Olson
Learn to chant Torah - Rabbi Locketz
Help plan adult education offerings - Bud Vesta
Attend a board meeting - Steven Snyder

For Your Children

Teach in the Religious School - Meryl Gruber
Substitute Teach in the Religious School - Meryl Gruber
Work on religious education policies - Robin Joseph and Beth Zeuli
Work on Shalom Yealdim Preschool policies - Michelle Raymond
Become a Madrich for Religious School - Meryl Gruber
Plan in activities for high school youth (BeSTY) - Rabbi Locketz
Tutor students in Hebrew - Meryl Gruber
Help with holiday celebration in the Religious School - Meryl Gruber

What You Can Do

Be called to the Torah for an Aliyah - Gloria Alexander
Lead candle blessing and/or Kiddush - Gloria Alexander
Chant Torah at services - Rabbi Locketz
Sing in the choir - Cantor Sarah Lipsett-Allison
Learn about and help facilitate worship services - Joyce Juster
Usher at services - Paula and Mark Fields and Jay Silver
Be part of a Minyan - Joyce Juster
Help put up a Sukkah - Andrea Blumberg

Helping Our Community

Help build a house for Habitat for Humanity - Stan Alexander
Volunteer for community projects with your family - Debby McNeil
Serve food to the hungry, Loaves & Fishes - Gloria Alexander
Help stock the community food shelf - Marilyn Zupnik
Help a child learn to read, literacy project - Gwen Lerner
Be an advocate for affordable housing - Alan Bensman
Be an advocate for children in need - Bob Rubinyi
Help organize Mitzvah Day - Debby McNeil
Help identify and organize social action projects - Debby McNeil

Helping Our Congregation

Participate in our Caring Community Project - Nicki Murphy
Bake sweets for Shabbat onegs - Christy Bateman
Help out in the Religious School office - Joan Marks
Help out in the administrative offices - Andrea Blumberg
Help plan and organize ways to welcome new members - Michael Marks and Jeff Goodman
Help maintain the library - Leanne Lehn and Belia Jimenez-Lorente
Join in the fun and excitement of The Big Event fundraiser - Andrea Blumberg
Identify special needs and support inclusion - Sharon Palay
Help with the design and maintenance of landscaping - Alan Bensman
Help with the upkeep of the building and grounds - Andrea Blumberg
Decide on kitchen and catering policies - Sally Bressler
Help initiate and develop cultural events and opportunities - Henry Berman