Religious Practices Committee

Purpose: Provides planning and support for the many religious services at Tikvat Israel, including Shabbat, festival, High Holydays, and weekdays. Encourages individual and synagogue community religious practice, observance, education, and enrichment. Advises the Rabbi and Cantor (and in some cases the Board of Directors and congregation) on policy regarding religious practices within Tikvat Israel.

Activities (past and present): Planning and arranging details for holiday and Shabbat observances and services, including special programs. Supporting and planning for daily minyan services. Providing ushers, Torah and Haftarah readers, and leaders for services as needed. Discussion and research of religious practices issues and policies. Planning educational programs for the congregation to enrich participation in services and Jewish life. Selection of Hattan Torah/Kallah B'reshit honors for Simchat Torah.

Seeking new members: Anyone interested in helping with any of the activities of the committee is welcome. Help with holiday planning and programming is especially welcomed.

Contact persons: Sam Freedenberg

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