Monday, October 21, 2019 Office closed; 5:30 pm Simchat Torah Dinner; 6:30 pm Erev Simchat Torah Service
Tuedsay, October 22, 2019 Office closed; 9:30 am Simchat Torah Service
Monday, November 4, 2019 - Mah Jongg Club @ 6:30 pm & Men's Poker Club @ 7 pm.
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - A Walk of the Land @ 7 pm. The Israel National Trail by Udi Goren. Join your friends to listen to travel photographer, speaker and teacher Uri Goren talk about his adventures in Israel. A 75 minute talk followed by a Q & A session.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 - Sisterhood Brunch @ 9 am Past to Present....Female Leaders in Judaism with Jeri Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at First Presbyterian Church, 3251 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA @ 7 pm with reception to follow afterward.
Lay Leadership
Involvement in Decision Making Process
- Attendance at board meetings – usually the 1st Wednesday of each month.
- Participation as member or chairman of one or more committees as assigned
- Knowledge of the Constitution and by-laws, operating procedures, financial affairs and the Temple program.
- Be aconstructive participant at board meetings – focus on issues not individuals
Leadership Expectations
- Attendance at worship services – at least one Sabbath service per month
- Serve as an usher/greeter 4-5 times per year for Shabbat and for High Holy Days
- Participation in social and cultural activities of the congregation
- Engage in on-going Jewish studies and activities
Financial Responsibilities
- Financial support of the congregation to the best of the Director’s ability
- Be both financially and philosophically supportive of new building project and capital campaign.
Important Note:
We are first and foremost a religious community.In order to connect with G-d, our clergy and each other, we need to pray together.There is no other way to be connected and informed unless we participate in prayer services.It is essential that we come to services as a major focus of our Temple Beth El participation.