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 committees below and participate in all that Temple Shalom has to offer.
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 Synaplex Shabbats, classroom courses, discussion groups, Scholars/Composers 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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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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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
We keep in touch with our college students by sending packages for a few times a year along with timely information to help strengthen Jewish identity and a relationship with Temple Shalom. We invite parents to participate in preparing packages.
For information please contact CollegeYouth@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 group 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 (wine and cheese reception) before every Shabbat Service to encourage Temple members and guests to come early to Temple Shalom, gather and visit with each other before Friday night services. Sisterhood is always pleased to receive baked goods or wine or donations for onegs year round.
Please contact Joy at jaddison@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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Member Services
The membership committee plans activities and events and special services that are targeted to a variety of different segments within the Temple Shalom family. The committee also creates programming to welcome and inform new and potential members about our Temple and help all members get to know each other and enjoy being a part of Temple life.
For more information please contact Temple Shalom Executive Director, Steve Lewis at (972) 661-1810, ext. 202.
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Music & Fine Arts
Responsible for several music programs throughout the year. From Children's Choir recitals to hilarious Jewish oriented readings by professional performers to the Cantor's entertaining annual concert, the committee enjoys bringing fun, entertaining and spiritual events for the congregation.
For more information please contact MusicArt@templeshalomdallas.org
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Religious School
Develops programs that inspire an appreciation of and a commitment to Judaism in our children as well as to providing a comfortable environment where our kids can enjoy time with their Jewish peers and friends. From the budget to the classroom the Religious School curriculum seeks to inspire and support its teachers and programs.
For more information please contact ReligiousSchool@templeshalomdallas.org
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Shalom Silver
Purpose is to present to members who are 55 or older programs to entertain, inform and provide opportunities to gather together. In the past year, we have had a potluck get togethers, trips to the rodeo, plays, musicals, movies, guest speakers, and Bingo.
For more information please contact ShalomSilver@templeshalomdallas.org
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Youth Choirs: Shir Joy
SHIR JOY – Youth Choir for children grades 3-6. Rehearsals are on Sundays after Religious School from Noon -1:00 PM.
For more information please contact YouthChoir@templeshalomdallas.org.
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Social Action
Put our faith into action by reaching out to others in our community to make a difference. Through active participation in a variety of projects and programs we will accomplish our goal of Tikkun Olam-Helping to Repair the World as we pursue social justice. Programs include Tikkun Olam Council, High Holy Day Food Drive, and more.
For more information please contact SocialAction@templeshalomdallas.org.
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Website
The Temple Shalom Website Committee assists the congregation in providing an internet platform for communications and other services in a user friendly format to bring members together, make it easier for congregants to know what is happening at Temple and to participate. It is our mission to continually improve and upgrade the website to better serve the congregation.
Volunteers with web design, computer, public relations or communications backgrounds are especially encouraged to join the committee.
For more information please contact Website@templeshalomdallas.org
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Worship
Developing a Shabbat program to offer members and their families opportunities to actively participate in an exciting variety of active, educational, social, and worship experiences. Additionally, creating a Docent program for volunteers meeting with visiting groups, coming to Temple Shalom.
For more information please contact Worship@templeshalomdallas.org
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Young Adults
Single or married, if you are in your 20's or 30's and want to get together and have fun with other Jewish professionals, join the Temple Shalom Young Adult Group, Shalom Y.A.L.L. (Young Adult Lay Leaders).
For more information please contact YoungAdults@templeshalomdallas.org
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Youth Department
Volunteers assist with our youth groups including help with shopping, publicity, driving, fundraising, membership, hosting, planning or implementing an event. Children of congregants are encouraged to join the appropriate grade level group. We have four youth groups spanning grades K-12.
Temple Shalom is dedicated to its youth. No matter what grade you are in, or what your interests are, there is something here for you. Our programs are dedicated to providing a safe Jewish environment where youth can have a positive Jewish experience. We have a wide range of programs that include social action, educational, and social activities. We hope that you will get involved!
For more information please contact YouthDepartment@templeshalomdallas.org.
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