I asked our board members to
answer the question – What would you like to see happen at Temple? In this
week’s blog, I am sharing the ideas that I have received.
Please share your ideas with the
board. You may send them to me, any board member, or Stacie. We won’t get all
of these done, but we are thinking about new ways for Temple to meet our
spiritual and personal needs and wants. We will do our best to incorporate as
many as possible.
o
Jewish
History Book Club
§
The
idea is for an informal book club of TS members interested in Jewish history
non-fiction. The format would be exactly the same as all other books clubs that
are so popular these days. The frequency and locations would be determined by
the wishes of people participating in the group, and of course the actual books
would be as well.
o
Saturday
morning services more frequently than non-Bar/Bat mitzvah weeks
§
By
increasing the options for worship format and scheduling, we increase the
opportunity to reach out to current or potential members whose spiritual or
scheduling needs align with different options than the classic Friday night
format. We also create options for Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidates to fulfill
service requirements by attending the actual service – Shabbat morning – which
they will be leading. Finally, we create a culture at TS where people attend
services on Saturday morning, which will enhance community participation in
celebratory events such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. There is a natural and potential
lead-in group for this event among the Saturday morning Torah study group, at
least some of whom might stay for the worship service.
o
Temple
Sinai Israel Tour
§
A
congregational trip to Israel would have a huge impact in my opinion in
strengthening the sense of community at Temple Sinai, forming strong
congregational bonds and friendships among the trip participants. It would also
create a core of members more knowledgeable of Israel and Judaism, and more
connected to the larger Jewish world. Such a group, connected to each other and
to their Judaism, could really go on to do incredible things at Temple
Sinai.
o
Finish
Security Plan
§
A
plan for our staff and leadership
o
Policy
Manual
§
Cull
through all old minutes to compile
o
Board
Presence
§
A
better system for assuring board presence at every event (including regular
services) here at Temple. This is going to need attention by staff and board
members and a commitment by A Board Retreat (one full day) to discuss the big,
long-range, strategic issues.
o
A
Board Retreat
§
I
would see us meeting in a large group for part of the day and then breaking off
into smaller work-groups to address some of the issues and goals identified in
the larger group.
o
A
day-long leadership retreat for interested people already serving on committees
to further develop their leadership skills
§
This
is a pro-active approach to take those people who have already shown an interest
in Temple and to help them grow as leaders, so they might take on Board
positions, etc., down the road. It would also create a community of leaders, so
that when we are looking for Board nominations, the people who are asked feel
comfortable in assuming these roles.
o
Online
Auction.
§
Spend
Money from the comfort of your home. This may be done any time in the
year.
o
Vehicle
Raffle.
§
The
Temple needs to hold a vehicle raffle to raise significant amount of money.
This can be done with little risk or upfront expense for the
Temple.
o
Religious
Service Education.
§
It
would be great to have a short course or tutorial on the content of religious
services. E.g. the meaning of various events during services, the choice of
prayers, the meaning of prayers, etc. Temple.
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