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	Temple Beth Zion Groups


	TBaZY (Temple Beth Zion Youth)


	BROTHERHOOD

SENIOR YOUTH GROUP for students in grades 8 through 12, has as its purpose preserving Jewish identity by providing a variety of programs, including social action, study, worship, service to Temple Beth Zion and leadership training. Our vibrant and energetic teens organize and participate in many activities, including annual events, such as a Candlelight Service for Chanukah, a Purim Carnival, a creative congregational service and regional conferences. This Temple youth group is a member of North East Lakes Region of NFTY and participates in activities both in Canada and in the United States.


	Brotherhood is a Temple Auxiliary open to men of all ages and interests. The purpose of Temple's Brotherhood is to cooperate with and support the Temple by stimulating and promoting Jewish religious, cultural and educational activities; and through the vehicles of programming and social events, to foster and enhance the advancement of the Jewish family and traditions among our membership and the Congregation.

	For more information click here or call David Goldberg at 839-0852


	JUNIOR YOUTH GROUPS are offered for students in grades 5 through 7. Social, educational, community service, team building and religious activities are planned throughout the year. Members participate in a Shabbat week- end exchange program with other junior youth groups in the region.

	Please click here for more information or call Beth Shapiro x139 for more information


	SISTERHOOD

	TBZ's Sisterhood is affiliated with Women of Reform Judaism and is active in all of its national programs (www.wrj.org). TBZ Sisterhood is open to women of all ages and interests. In addition to regular monthly Sunday afternoon or Tuesday evening programs, activities are divided into these major areas: Service, education, and social programs.

KESHER is a group of people in their late 20's-40's. It is a social group that gets together for different outings. Past events include dinners out, apple picking, Shabbat potluck suppers, picnics and wine tasting. We always welcome new people and new ideas for events. We alternate between adult only activities and family-friendly gatherings. If you would like more information and would like to be added to the Kesher mailing list, please contact Penny at the Temple office 836-6565 or email group coordinator Jessica Meyers Altman.


	For more information click here or call Suzie Rivo Solender at 689-9339 or Laurie Dziomba at 208-6233


	JUNIOR CHOIR AT TBZ


	The Junior Choir (open to children grade 3 – 6) meets from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM following Religious School each Sunday. Directed by Cantorial Soloist Penny Myers, this group performs regularly at Shabbat Evening Family Services. They also perform at other congregational and community events including Mitzvah Day, Weinberg Campus, Yom Haatzm'ut and Yom Hashoah.


	For information and a detailed schedule of events for the Junior Choir please contact Cantorial Soloist Penny Myers at 836-6565 x130


	COMMITTEES


	The Committees of Temple Beth Zion welcome your participation. For information on joining any of our committees, please call Julie Feldman 836-6565


	Adult Education Helps plan and review all aspects of our adult educational programming, including Judaic topics, study sessions for members and current events.

	Archives Organize and catalogues documents of the Congregation.

	Bulletin Oversee editing and publication of our Bulletin.


	Caring Community Coordinates the "God's Unfinished Business" program. Please click here for our annual report.

Catering Oversees catering activities including Oneg Shabbat, Shabbat dinners and outside caterers.

Cultural Plans and arranges special musical and cultural events including the Stained Glass Concert.

Development Solicits long-term contributions to enable us to maintain and enhance our vitality and ability to serve our members.

Financial Oversees our overall fiscal concerns.

Interfaith Group Provides programming for couples and family members of interfaith marriages.

Kol Nidre Oversees our annual fund raising campaign.

Library Oversees the operation of our libraries.

Marketing Develops and implements strategies for Temple recognition and membership outreach and in-reach programs.

Membership Recruits new members and oversees retention, integration and welcome of members.

Museum Procures, maintains and displays artifacts in the Benjamin & Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum.

PALS Parents Develops programs for the children, teachers and families of PALS

PTO Enhances educational quality by assistance with class projects and fundraising

Ritual Works closely with the clergy to discuss worship and ritual issues and policies.

Social Provides and plans social activities for our members and their guest.

Social Action Recommends and implements synagogue social action programs and sensitizes the congregation to issues facing the Jewish community.

Youth and Education Sets policy, reviews activities and oversees the operation of the Religious School, the Play and Learn School and youth programs.

Robyn C. Garner, Designer

Site updated June 26, 2008