Committees, Programs & Task Forces

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Committees, Programs & Task Forces

Much of the work of Temple Beth El is accomplished through committees, programs and task forces, most of which are led by members of the all-volunteer board of trustees. Our current committees, programs and task forces are listed below, along with the names and contact information for the chairs—all welcome your involvement!

Each fall and spring, Temple Beth El offers a wide array of adult education courses dealing with topics chosen by the rabbi, cantor, religious education director and the Adult Education Program. Please see the adult education catalog (available online or in the office) for course offerings.

Contact Olivia Goodwin at adulteducation@tbetacoma.org.

This committee’s mission is to oversee the continuing development of BELC. Its function is to oversee, provide support, and general guidance to the BELC Director on matters of center policy and management. It also assists with planning social and community building events, family activities, presentations and fundraising.

Contact Patti Steinfeld at belcoversight@tbetacoma.org.

This committee proposes an annual budget and assesses the financial needs of the temple.

Contact Jim Friedman at
budget-finance@tbetacoma.org.

This committee maintains the temple building and grounds, arranges for any needed repairs, improvements or maintenance, and coordinates volunteers for improvements and beautification.

Contact Jani Doctor regarding the building and contact Diane Burke regarding the grounds at
building-grounds@tbetacoma.org.

This committee aids in the sustainability of the temple by organizing exciting events such as the biennial auction and the biennial Ner Tamid honors dinner.

We are always excited to create new programming or groups that come from your interests and special talents to enhance our community. Some talents could be promotion, media, graphic design, web design, marketing, outreach, hospitality.

Contact the office at frontdesk@tbetacoma.org.

This committee assesses and analyzes temple funds investment.

Contact investment@tbetacoma.org.

The Leadership and Nominating Committee is devoted to identifying and nurturing future temple leadership.

Contact Brad Steinfeld at leadership@tbetacoma.org.

The Legacy Program coordinates a planned giving donation program at TBE.

This committee shall make recommendations for the use, administration, financing, physical plant and resources for the library.

Contact Aaron Petersen at secretary@tbetacoma.org.

This committee interviews and greets and helps to connect new members to the community, hosts new member events and reviews the materials provided to new members.

Contact Aaron Petersen at membership@tbetacoma.org.

This committee hires temple staff and oversees human resource policies and practices.

This committee oversees religious school policies and coordinates education programs with the religious education director.

Contact Dan Miller at religiouseducation@tbetacoma.org.

This committee synchronizes ritual practices—which consist of Friday night, Saturday morning and holiday services—with the rabbi, cantor and choir.

Contact Jordan Harris at ritual@tbetacoma.org.

This program receives scholarship requests and assists families with scholarship needs for religious education or summer camps.

Contact Dan Miller at scholarship@tbetacoma.org.

This committee is made up of individuals dedicated to assessing safety and security needs at temple including risk management, trainings and facility security assessments.

Contact Shawn Berthel at security@tbetacoma.org.

This committee studies Judaism’s historical position on social interest issues and coordinates social action programs, including the Jackson Street Food Bank, volunteer painting teams for Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful, periodic food drives for the hungry, and clothing and supply drives for the homeless. Committee members also assist individual temple members by making hospital visits and condolence calls.

Contact Sarah Rumbaugh at tikkunolam@tbetacoma.org.

Interested?

If you want to join one of our groups, volunteer, or have some ideas you want to share, please click the image to the right and fill out the form.