The committees at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom are the implementers of the infrastructure of our temple. Participation in a committee is open to all our membership. Working on a committee is a great way to get involved in the temple as well meet people and have a great time. Any member interested in a particular committee is encouraged to contact the chair of that committee. See committee chairs.

Our committees and their respective chairs are listed below:

Adult Education

The Adult Education Committee is responsible for promoting and conducting Jewish activities and programs for the Congregation and the community as a whole. Typical programs range from single day events such as our annual Hebrew Marathon to 2 month seminars on a particular Judaic topic lead by an expert in the particular area of study.

Bulletin

The Bulletin Committee is responsible for the design, the gathering of content, advertising, and the publishing of our monthly Congregation newsletter.

By-Laws

The By-Laws committee is responsible for the drafting and/or analyzing of proposed amendments to the by-laws as well as presenting the by-laws for a vote at the annual meeting.

Education

The Education Committee establishes the regulations and curriculum for various school programs of our Congregation. It is also responsible for the school finances and hiring of personnel. This committee works closely with the Rabbi, school principal, and parents of our students.

Finance

The Finance Committee is responsible for preparing the annual budget for the Congregation, reviewing requests for unbudgeted expenditures, periodically reporting budget status to the Executive Committee and reviewing an audit of the books on an annual basis.

House

The House Committee is responsible for the upkeep and repair of the Temple building and its equipment. It also is responsible for the rules and regulations governing the use of the its facilities.

Membership

The Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment of members and the development of programs to introduce new members to the many aspects of temple life. This committee also is actively involved in promoting events and programs of interest for our established members to maintain and enhance their participation in our community.

Mitzvah

The Mitzvah Committee is responsible for assisting congregants through difficult periods of their lives. Its members provide rides to those who are unable to drive, meals to those who are sick, and condolence calls and assistance to those who have recently lost a loved one.

Nominating

The Nominating Committee is responsible for interviewing and selecting members of the congregation for vacant positions on the Executive Board or Board of Trustees. Once this slate is established by this committee, the Nominating Committee presents this slate at our congregation's annual meeting in June to be voted on by the congregation.

Oneg Shabbat

The Oneg Committee provides the organization and coordination of the families and individuals who setup and provide the Erev Shabbat Onegs on a weekly basis. This committee develops the annual family schedule and also assures that all the required materials and goods are available.

Outreach

The Outreach Committee provides discussion groups and programs in order to strengthen the sense of belonging and involvement of Jews-By-Choice, Interfaith Couples and their families within our Temple community.

Passport to Israel

The Passport to Israel Committee coordinates the implementation and funding of the Passport to Israel program provided by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of Greater Boston. This is a program in which members of the congregation can set aside money which is matched by CJP for the purpose of sending a child in their late teens to Israel via one of many different CJP sponsored trips.

Personnel

The Personnel Committee coordinates all policies and practices relating to job descriptions, salary structures and compensation programs within our temple.

Publicity

The Publicity Committee is responsible for promoting the many events that the congregation conducts during the year as well as providing general pieces to the local publications to acquaint the South Shore community of various aspects of our congregation.

Religious Practices

The Religious Practices Committee, working very closely with the Rabbi, provides coordination, scheduling and guidance regarding rituals and observances at our congregation.

Social Action/Concerns

The Social Action/Concerns Committee identifies and coordinates various programs to assist the community as a whole. Examples of the many different programs that this committee sponsors include collecting and delivering food donations for a local food pantry, sponsoring a clothing drive for the homeless and promoting and leading a congregation wide "Mitzvah Day".

Youth

The Youth Committee overseas the staffing and the programs for our two temple youth groups, HEKTY and SHASTY. The HEKTY group is for youth in grades 7 and 8 and SHASTY is for grades 9 through 12.