MISSION : Promote, plan and oversee adult Jewish and Reform education both within and outside the Temple.

FUNCTIONS: Develop and encourage participation in adult education programs, in conjunction with the Rabbi plan, promote and put on the Fred Hexter Jr. adult education special events, brown bag presentations; book reviews; and interact with the Library Committee.

MISSION: Maintain, supplement and oversee the Temple’s historical records and its Judaica art collection.

FUNCTIONS: Identify materials of historical interest about the Temple, Springfield Jews or the Springfield Jewish community; maintain and organize the historical records of the Temple, transmit historical records to the Jewish Archives in Cincinnati, decide what new pieces of art should be purchased, catalogue and have appraised existing pieces, maintain existing pieces including have the silver polished regularly and ensure that they are properly displayed, coordinate the sharing of art pieces with other religious groups, attract and secure traveling art exhibits, and insure the proper disposal of religious materials.

MISSION: Oversee the maintenance of the Temple building and its grounds.

FUNCTIONS: Identify needed capital improvements, maintenance and repairs. Solicit bids, proposals and/or cost estimates for the action needed. Recommend to the Board the appropriate action to be taken.

MISSION: To foster the development and growth of a congregational spirit of caring and concern for all members of the congregation.

FUNCTIONS: To let members know that the congregation cares about them and their families by providing assistance as needed, including: comforting and consoling members during periods of illness, mourning, or loneliness, when babies are born; when first arriving in the community; or when transportation or other assistance is needed. Be able to provide support during all life cycle events be they joyful or solemn. Coordinate with other Jewish and non-Jewish care giving organizations. Help benei mitzvah and confirmation classes to develop and follow through on mitzvah projects that involve a program to visit the elderly or members who are shut-ins.

MISSION: Oversee the purchase, sale and maintenance of cemetery plots at Oak Ridge Cemetery for Temple members.

FUNCTIONS: With Board approval purchase additional plots. Sell plots to Temple members. Maintain accurate records of plots bought and sold. Work with the cemetery to insure that proper maintenance is performed, meet with Temple members who wish to purchase plots; and work with the Rabbi, secretary, funeral directors, cemetery and families to facilitate a proper burial.

MISSION: Solicit donations to the Endowment Fund.

FUNCTIONS: Contact congregants to encourage them to consider making bequests or life time gifts to the Endowment Fund.

MISSION: Oversee all matters related to Temple finances.

FUNCTIONS: Review the expenses and income of the Temple. Seek to reduce expenses and increase income. Research the existing dues structure annually and recommend to the Board any needed changes to such structure. Approve dues relief for members. Notify the Ritual Committee of members who are delinquent in their dues and therefore should not receive any High Holiday Honors.

MISSION: Develop, organize, promote and produce activities designed to raise funds for the Temple.

FUNCTIONS: Develop ideas for fundraisers. Identify and secure congregants to organize, promote and produce Temple fundraisers. Report the results of fundraising activities to the Treasurer and the Temple Board.

MISSION: Establish and update the House Rules

FUNCTIONS: Establish, update, and ensure compliance with the rules to be followed for the use of the Temple and any fees to be charged for such use.

MISSION: To oversee the investment of the Endowment Funds to maximize asset growth while generating sufficient income to fund the day to day operations of the Temple and jointly with the Treasurer to invest the assets of the Temple Funds Accounts.

FUNCTIONS: In concert with the Endowment Fund Manager and in compliance with the Statement of Investment Objectives establish an investment plan strategy. Periodically monitor investment results and compliance with objectives and revise the investment plan as appropriate. Meet quarterly with fund managers to review performance.

MISSION: Act as a liaison between the JCRC and the Temple.

FUNCTIONS: Represent the interest of TBS at eh JCRC and inform the Board of matters of interest occurring before the JCRC.

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MISSION: Maintain and oversee the use of and purchase of books and other library materials for the Mary Hurwitz Memorial Library.

FUNCTIONS: Secure new materials; inform the congregation of new or interesting materials (e.g. highlight a particular book in the Bulletin); work with the secretary to catalogue materials; organize materials; and interact with the Adult Education Committee.

MISSION : Secure new members and maintain existing members.

FUNCTIONS: Recruit new members by arranging for prospective members to attend Temple functions and to visit socially with members of the congregation; inform them of what the Temple has to offer them and what our dues structure is; work with the Finance Committee and others to insure that all members are billed correctly; welcome new members and advise them of programs specifically designed for new members; and to determine the special skills and needs of new members in order to integrate them in the congregation. To reach out to inter-married couple within and without the congregation and make them feel a welcomed part of the community and to facilitate their integration into Jewish life whether or not any conversion is intended and whether or not any commitment has been made regarding Jewish family life.

MISSION: Select and recommend to the Board nominees for election as Temple Officers and Board Members to replace such individuals who not complete their terms.

FUNCTIONS: See Mission Statement.

MISSION: In conjunction with the Rabbi establish the procedure for and oversee the functioning of ritual, holiday and Shabbat services.

FUNCTIONS: Assign High Holy Day honors, secure ushers for Shabbat and holiday services; publicize when such services will be; seek to increase attendance; work with the Rabbi to establish the proper mood and participation for all services; communicate to the Rabbi the preferences of the congregation regarding the music and ritual at worship services; participate in the selection and purchase of prayer books; act as a liaison to the choir; invite the Choir Director to participate in matters related to the choir, find persons to lead the services in the Rabbi’s absence; and consider and recommend to the Board any changes in the time or the manner in which services or life cycle events are conducted.

MISSION: Act as a liaison between SBJE and TBS.

FUNCTIONS: Represent the interest of TBS before the SBJE and advise the Board or a designated Board member of matters occurring before SBJE.

MISSION: To foster goodwill and mutual understanding between our congregation and the non-Jewish communities; by keeping informed on social, religious, and political issues; by developing, promoting and putting on programs and forums that address such issues; and by fostering hands-on involvement of the congregation in social causes.

FUNCTIONS: Advise the Board and the congregation of social, religious and political issues pertinent to the agenda of liberal Judaism and its value system of positive interaction with the world. Identify, develop, promote and carry out programs for the congregation and the community at large which educate as to such issues. Encourage members of the congregation to become knowledgeable about such issues and to participate in hands on projects related to social issues (e.g. Thanksgiving Baskets, St. John’s Breadline, work with benei mitzvah and confirmation classes to help them develop and complete their mitzvah projects). Continue to develop and cultivate our relationship with First Congregational Church.

MISSION: To identify, develop, promote and put on special events for the Temple.

FUNCTIONS: Determined by each committee.

MISSION: Serve as a liaison between the Board and the UAHC.

FUNCTIONS: Advise the Board and the congregation about UAHC services, programs and other pertinent matters; attend UAHC functions.

MISSION: Develop and oversee activities for Temple youth that promote their attendance, participation and enjoyment of Temple functions and religious activities and their association with other Jewish children.

FUNCTIONS: Oversee SpriFTY and participate in the selection of its advisor; help develop and promote youth programming for all ages including college students; develop and promote youth summer programs; help determine the allocation of any Temple funded camperships; assist the Rabbi with youth related religious activities; and coordinate with other Jewish youth organizations.