FAQs about the Ritual Committee:
What does the ritual committee do?
- Works with the Rabbi, the Cantor, and other committees to plan and organize programs to celebrate holidays.
- Lead Shiva Minyanim and Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) services when the rabbi and cantor are not available.
- Schedule board members to be greeters at Erev Shabbat services and to be presenters at b'nai mitzvah.
- Develop and propose policy concerning services and b'nai mitzvah.
How do I get involved?
- Call or email Nancy Levene 201-236-6059
I don't have time to go monthly meetings.
- No problem. There are many ways to volunteer.
I only want to help occasionally.
- Work on the planning, organizing, or schlepping for a holiday.
- Make shiva calls.
- Learn to lead a shiva minyan.
High Holy Days 2010 Book of Remembrance
Preparation for the High Holy Day season begins early. One of our main projects this summer is updating the Book of Remembrance.
There are many ways in which the book will be updated/ added to or corrected. We need your help to make this important document meaningful to all our member families.
How can you help? See your options below:
1) The attached form can be returned via mail or e-mail to Joan Cohen in the synagogue office for any names that are being added to the book-DEADLINE for all submissions JULY 31, 2010.
2) Beginning June 1 the weekly synagogue e-mail will have an attached PDF file with the current “Book of Remembrance." This will give all of our members the opportunity to review their family listing and make corrections/changes or add to this book by filling out the form . The DEADLINE for all submissions JULY 31, 2010.
3) A hard copy of the current “Book of Remembrance” will also be available for our members to pick up at the synagogue office beginning June 1. You can take the book and a form and makes any corrections/changes or additions to your family listing. DEADLINE for all submissions is JULY 31, 2010.
All changes must be submitted in writing (hard copy or electronically) by July 31, 2010. If we do not receive any changes from you, we will continue to use the current list for your family.
Click here for BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE UPDATE FORM 2010
LIFE CYCLE EMERGENCIES
In case of life cycle emergency during business hours, please contact the office at 201-512-1983. The office will know at all times how to contact our clergy.
In case of life cycle emergency when the office is closed, please contact Rabbi Mosbacher at his home at 201-337-4803. We ask that you do not contact them at home unless it is indeed an emergency.
If you are unable to reach Rabbi Mosbacher, please call Nancy Levene at 201-236-6059 or Sheri Schott, Chair of the Caring Committee, at 201-236-1167. They will know at all times how to get in contact with our clergy.
Proper attire for those being called to the bimah at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom
The following guidelines are intended to help members and guests dress appropriately when they are called to the bimah for an honor at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom. There are many situations in our lives when we are expected to dress appropriately. Most schools have dress codes that define what types of clothes may be worn to school. When participating in organized sports, players are required to wear the team's uniform. Adults are expected to wear formal business attire when going on an interview or to an important business meeting. There are parties and special events were we are expected to wear formal evening clothes. So, too, when we are called to the bimah we should be appropriately dressed according to the Jewish values of modesty and respect. The following are the expectations regarding attire for those who are to be called to the bimah:
Wear blouses and tops that cover the midriff, back and shoulders.
- Skirts and shorts should be at least mid-thigh in length.
- Tee shirts should be devoid of vulgar, obscene, offensive, or inappropriate messages.
- No pants with writing on the seat
- No sports cleats
- Refrain from wearing hoods, visors, sweatbands, or baseball caps.
- Sports uniforms should not be worn
We have an honor we'd like to extend to you!
Each Shabbat morning, our Ritual Committee has reserved English and Hebrew honors for members of our congregation. Please e-mail the office in advance of your attendance at services so that we can slot you in for a special honor. Help us make Shabbat mornings even more warm and welcoming!