Welcome to Worship at Tifereth Israel 🕯️
Join us in building a vibrant, caring community
At Tifereth Israel, we believe that everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Whether you have an hour a month or can volunteer weekly, there’s a place for you in our community family. Together, we create moments of joy, support one another through life’s challenges, and work to repair the world through acts of loving kindness.
Governance and strategic planning
Worship services and religious practices
The Ritual Committee shapes our spiritual life by planning meaningful worship services, maintaining our religious traditions, and ensuring all members can participate fully in synagogue life. They coordinate with clergy on holiday observances and special services.
Chair: Sarah Goldstein
Meets: Second Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Social, cultural, and community events
The Programming Committee creates vibrant experiences that bring our community together. They plan holiday celebrations, cultural events, speaker series, concerts, and social gatherings that strengthen bonds and create lasting memories for all ages.
Chair: Lisa Sherman
Meets: First Monday, 7:30 PM
Facility maintenance and improvements
This committee maintains our sacred spaces and ensures our building is welcoming, safe, and accessible. They oversee repairs, plan improvements, coordinate volunteer work days, and help create a beautiful environment for worship and community gatherings.
Chair: Robert Miller
Meets: First Thursday, 6:30 PM
Budget planning and financial oversight
The Finance Committee ensures our synagogue’s financial health and sustainability. They develop the annual budget, monitor expenses, plan fundraising strategies, and provide transparent financial reporting to maintain trust and fiscal responsibility.
Chair: Jennifer Kaplan
Meets: Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Welcome new members and member engagement
Creating a warm, inclusive community is the heart of the Membership Committee’s work. They welcome newcomers, plan new member orientations, organize social events, and ensure every family feels connected and valued in our congregational family.
Chair: Rachel Green
Meets: Second Thursday, 7:00 PM
Repairing the world through acts of kindness
The Social Action Committee leads our congregation’s efforts to make a positive impact in the wider community. Through food drives, refugee support, environmental initiatives, and advocacy work, we put our Jewish values into action to help repair the world.
Chair: Daniel Friedman
Meets: Second Sunday, 10:00 AM
Repairing the world through acts of kindness
Welcome each new month with spiritual gathering
Support synagogue programs through creative events
Support Jewish education worldwide
President: Linda Schwartz
Vice President: Deborah Klein
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 PM
Urgent Need
Help set up our welcoming Shabbat Cafe before Friday evening services
Category: Hospitality
Time: Friday afternoons
Requirements: Available Friday afternoons
Urgent Need
Welcome members and guests with a warm smile at Shabbat and holiday services
Category: Hospitality
Time: 1 hour before services
Requirements: Friendly personality and knowledge of synagogue layout
Help ensure we have minyan for daily services
Category: Worship
Time: 1 hour/week
Requirements: Familiarity with service times
Assist with livestreaming and AV equipment
Category: Technology
Time: Flexible
Requirements: Basic computer skills
Help maintain our memorial garden
Category: Building & Grounds
Time: 2-3 hours/month
Requirements: Gardening experience helpful
Prepare and serve refreshments after services
Category: Hospitality
Time: Once a month
Requirements: Food handling knowledge
Creative expression through Jewish art, crafts, and cultural projects
Schedule: Weekly sessions on Sundays
Coordinator: Rachel Silverstein
Age-appropriate services and activities
Schedule: Shabbat mornings during school year
Coordinator: Josh Brenner
Teen leadership, social action, and social programs
Schedule: Weekly meetings, regional events
Coordinator: Rebecca Stone
Pre-teen activities and community building
Schedule: Bi-weekly programs
Coordinator: Daniel Weiss
Help maintain our memorial garden
Category: Building & Grounds
Time: 2-3 hours/month
Requirements: Gardening experience helpful
Prepare and serve refreshments after services
Category: Hospitality
Time: Once a month
Requirements: Food handling knowledge