Temple Shalom offers numerous avenues for our members to contribute and join in the activities of the congregation. We encourage you to browse our many committeess below and participate in all that Temple Shalom has to offer.
Ad Book & Directory
For information please Contact Directory@templeshalomdallas.org
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Adult Choir
The Adult Choir, a volunteer group, rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm -9:00 pm. Throughout the year, the Choir participates in Shabbat services, special music Sabbaths, concerts with artists-in-residence and at community events and concerts.
For more information please Contact AdultChoir@templeshalomdallas.org.
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Adult Education
Plans classroom courses, discussion groups, Scholars in Residence programs, Jewish film festivals, and trips to Jewish places of interest.
For more information please Contact AdultEducation@templeshalomdallas.org
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Archives & Historical Presentation
The Archives & Historical Presentation committee preserves the past, present and future of Temple Shalom through the archiving of any and all materials relating to the everyday functioning and special simchas of Temple Shalom.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this committee please contact Archives@templeshalomdallas.org.
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Beautification
Analyze the Temple's beautification needs and make suggestions and recommendations. Approval and/or selection of all changes or enhancements to the interior and exterior of Temple Shalom as well as the acceptance of all gifts or donated items to our building.
For more information please Contact Beautification@templeshalomdallas.org
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Benefactor Event
For information please Contact BenefactorEvent@templeshalomdallas.org
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Budget & Finance
The Temple Shalom Budget Committee is responsible for working with the temple's senior staff in the preparation of the budget for all temple revenue and expenses for each temple fiscal year (June 1 - May 31). Budget categories include Administration, Ritual, Programs, Youth Education, Preschool, Youth Activities, Building and Grounds, and Capital. The Budget Committee meets from January through March to discuss and prepare a budget that is submitted for approval to the Board of Trustees in April and to the Congregation at the annual meeting in May. The committee is chaired by the temple's Finance Director.
For more information Please Contact Budget@templeshalomdallas.org
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Building & Grounds
Recommends action for the maintenance of the building and grounds. Consults with contractors for various projects for repairs and participates in the bidding process. Hands-on minor repairs are also available for those interested.
For more information Please Contact BuildingGrounds@templeshalomdallas.org
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Camp Hooray
Camp Hooray is a non-religious camp for underprivileged 5th grade children from RISD Academy, a Richardson public school. The overnight camp is three days and two nights at Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas, just south of Waco and takes place in March, during RISD Academy’s Spring break.
For more information Please Contact CampHooray@templeshalomdallas.org
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Caring Community
Reach out to congregants in times of illness, death, birth in the family or as needed.
For more information Please Contact CaringCongregation@templeshalomdallas.org
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Cemetery
This committee acts as a liaison between Temple Shalom and Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Committee members provide Temple members with information related to the purchase of cemetery plots and internments and maintain records related records. The committee also makes recommendations on plot pricing and cemetery rules.
For more information Please Contact Cemetery@templeshalomdallas.org
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College Youth
For information Please Contact CollegeYouth@templeshalomdallas.org
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Communications
Promote activities and programs of the Temple both internally and throughout the community. Assist other committees and departments to market and promote various issues and events.
For more information Please Contact Communications@templeshalomdallas.org
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Early Childhood Education
Supports the programs and policies of the preschool and summer camp program. Serves as a sounding board for guidelines and feedback to the preschool professional team.
For more information Please Contact EarlyChildEdu@templeshalomdallas.org
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Golf Tournament
The opportunity to assist in obtaining gifts, sponsors and planning for day of tournament. Silent auction, raffle selling, mailing and volunteer coordination needed.
For more information Please Contact Golf@templeshalomdallas.org
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Havurah
Havurah is a fellowship roup comprised of new members established members or combination of both accoording to age, family status, interests etc.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this committee please contact Havurah@templeshalomdallas.org.
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Interfaith
Reform Judaism holds the mitzvah of ahavat ger, welcoming the stranger, among the most important tenets of our faith. Temple Shalom actively welcomes interfaith families into our community and encourages their participation in our Temple and to be a vital part of Jewish life .
We work to empower people to make Jewish choices for themselves and their families and strive to provide resources and support them along their journey so that Temple Shalom can be a welcoming place for people of diverse religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds.
For more information please Contact Interfaith@templeshalomdallas.org
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Onegs
Temple Shalom Sisterhood provides an oneg (dessert reception) every Shabbat to encourage Temple members and guest to stay at Temple Shalom, gather and visit with each other after Friday night services. Sisterhood is always pleased to receive baked goods or donations for onegs year round.
Please contact Onegs@templeshalomdallas.org if you would like the opportunity to sponsor or co-sponsor an oneg in order to honor someone special (bar/batmitzvah, birth, wedding, anniversary, graduation) or celebrate one of the simchas in your life.
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Leadership Development
For information please Contact LeadershipDev@templeshalomdallas.org
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