Did You Know?

Follow this column for brief explanations of facets of Beth Shalom that you might never have known. The most recent post will always be at the top, but scroll down to review earlier ones.

We have a Rabbi’s Advisory and Review Committee (RARC) and a Cantor’s Advisory and Review Committee (CARC). Each has three members. Each committee helps facilitate communication and understanding between the Rabbi or Cantor and the congregation. Committee members serve as advisors to the Rabbi or Cantor by helping the Rabbi or Cantor better understand and reflect upon congregational and Religious Committee concerns and perspectives. Committee members help facilitate and mediate effective communication between the Rabbi or Cantor and the Board of Trustees; the congregation; individual congregants; and the Religious Committee. Committee members also provide on-going feedback to the Rabbi or Cantor.

Beth Shalom’s Bereavement Committee delivers a Friday night dinner to a congregant family that is sitting Shiva.  You can help fund these meals be donating here and selecting Bereavement Fund for you’re your donation. Donations - Form - Beth Shalom Congregation (shulcloud.com).  When a congregant is sitting shiva, we can also provide a minyan leader and siddurim at the home, and a welcoming mention at Friday night services.

Beth Shalom has two Stop the Bleed kits for emergencies. Pekuach Nefesh obligates us to protect an endangered life, even on Shabbat. Be prepared! You can get Stop the Bleed training online : https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/