The Religious Practices Committee has developed the following guidelines for participation in our services:
- Shabbat Service Roles outlines the procedures for worship responsibilities during Shabbat Services. You will find procedures for Torah Assistant, English Reader, Candle Blessings, Hagbah, Aliyah and Haftarah Reader.
- Shamus Guidelines include what to do before, during and after services.
- The Food Policy addresses all issues related to food served in the temple.
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If you think you have what it takes to read from our sacred text for our community, now is a good time to take your first step. Our Torah Readers group has grown in the last two years, but we still need readers. Contact Jo Merrick, who can answer your questions and act as your guide as you begin this process.
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The mission of the Religious Practices Committee (RPC) is to do our part in an ever-evolving search for interpreting ritual in a way which will enhance our understanding and create a service which speaks to both heart and mind. Words and music are the tools to achieve this goal. A member of the RPC serves as Shamus for every service, overseeing arrangements and engaging participants from the congregation. During the High Holy Days, the committee is responsible for all the tasks of maintaining order and recruiting participants. The Religious Practices Committee meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at the Temple. In addition to business matters, there is a discussion of a religious topic, led by the Rabbi, at every meeting. The Religious Practices Committee in coordination with the Rabbis:
- Studies Judaic tradition to guide the Temple spiritually
- Determines Religious policies of the Temple
- Selects prayer books and services
- Recruits participants for the services
For more information, please contact Esther Herst, Executive Director.
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