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.
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!