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TBI Committees
Much of TBI's official business and outreach to
community members is facilitated through our committees. Below you will
find a list of our committees in alphabetical order, including descriptions, contact information, and any current volunteer needs or news. Committees with their own pages have links, below.
You can also call the TBI Office for more information on specific committees.
Email addresses: (names listed below)@tbieugene.org
Accessibility
In alignment with the TBI core values the Accessibility Committee's mission is to make TBI an inclusive and accessible community and to promote positive disability culture within a Jewish framework.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs Patti Barkin and Susan Sygall
Email: info
Arts & Aesthetics
The Art's & Aesthetics Committee is committed to the ongoing beautification of Temple Beth Israel. We showcase rotating exhibits in our gallery, facilitate decisions regarding the interior aesthetics of the synagogue, solicit and review donations and support ongoing arts programming.
Email: info
Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick)
The Rabbis teach us that visiting a sick person removes 1/60th of his or her illness. One is obligated to visit family, friends and non-Jews whether they are in the hospital or at home. The goal of the Bikur Cholim Committee is to extend our care and concern when anyone in our community is ill.
Email: info
Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society)
The Burial society ensures that Jewish community
members are treated respectfully and appropriately before burial, and provides community support for families in their time of loss.
Email: info
Community Education Committee
The Community Education Committee provides a range of exciting Jewish educational experiences for teens, adults, and the general community. Check out our Community Education page for a current schedule of classes.
Email: info
Cultural Arts Committee
Email: info
Development Committee
The Development Committee works to secure TBI's long-range financial security, through systems for legacy and planned giving, revamped giving circles, and by fostering ongoing discussions within the community about Jewish values related to giving.
Email: info
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee oversees TBI's budget.
Email: info
Grounds and Maintenance Committee
The committee assists with maintaining the TBI building and grounds. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for those who enjoy jumping into action. Extensive skills are not necessary for many projects and time commitment varies greatly. To sign up for the committee or make yourself available for specific tasks, please contact Hap Ponedel.
Email: info
K'vod Ha-Teva (Honoring Nature)
K'vod Ha-Teva uses the Torah as a guide to explore and share issues relating to the environment and the ethical treatment of humans and animals.
Email: info
Library Committee
Looking for a good book? The TBI library, located on the second floor across from the Talmud Torah office, is a great resource for those of you interested in checking out a book of fiction or non-fiction. The shelves are organized by topic making books easy to find. Here you will find some of the latest in Judaic materials. The library even has a comfortable chair if someone wants to spend time reading without checking something out. Monetary donations may be made to TBI's Library fund. Happy Reading!
Email: info
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee seeks tangible ways to make TBI a welcoming and vibrant place for all those interested in learning more about TBI and Judaism. They strive to create ways for members to find connections to people who share their interests and provide opportunities for meaningful participation within the community.
Email: info
Talmud Torah Committee
The Talmud Torah Committee oversees the operations of TBI's religious school.
Email: info
Tefillah
U'Minhag (Ritual and Practice)
The Tefillah U' Minhag committee is charged with overseeing the theory and practice of all matters relating to the ritual affairs of the synagogue. These involve the religious observances of Shabbat, of other holidays and festivals, and of any questions that are affected by religious practices at TBI.
Email: info
Tzedakah V'Chesed
Providing assistance to the elderly and those in crisis.
Email: info
Email addresses: (names listed above)@tbieugene.org |
