Committees
Kol Ami
has a number of very active committees that
support the programs and mission of our congregation. We hope
that you will find a group or activity that interests you
and that you will become an involved member of the Kol Ami
family. You can indicate your interests on the last page of
the membership form. We encourage you to do so.
Adult and Family Education
Adult and Family Education - coordinates and plans an extensive
selection of exciting and innovative programs for all members
of our congregation as well as for the entire community. Kol
Ami's nationally acclaimed Torah University enthusiastically
encourages families - grandparents, parents, and children alike
- to come together to study Torah in concert. In addition to
TU classes, the Adult and Family Education Committee plans
special events such as the annual Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
and a congregational Shabbaton.
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Bar and Bat Mitzvah
Bar and Bat Mitzvah - works with the Rabbi, Education
Director, Ritual Committee and Education Committee to develop
policies
and programs for B'nai Mitzvah students and their families.
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Chai-Lites
Chai-Lites - prepares our synagogue newsletter for publication
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Chavurah
Chavurah - coordinates and provides program support for groups
of congregants that meet in each other's homes to study, socialize
and celebrate Jewish life together.
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Chorale
Chorale - The Chorale sings both for their own pleasure and as
an occasional addition to our Shabbat and holiday services.
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College Student Outreach
College Student Outreach - sends holiday packages to and plans
vacation socials for children of congregants who are attending
college.
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Council of Chai
Council of Chai - special recognition for members who contribute
$1,800 a year or more in dues (exclusive of other fees and
religious school tuition).
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Education Committee
Education Committee (School Board) - works with the Education
Director to set policy for and oversee the running of the Kol
Yeladim Religious School.
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Endowment
Endowment - is beginning to plan for the long term financial
health of our congregation.
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Fair Share Dues
Fair Share Dues - deals with the very important responsibility
of organizing our dues campaign each year.
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Fellowship
Organizes Shabbat dinners, Congregational 2nd Seder, and meals for Scholar-in-Residence weekend.
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Fund Raising
Fund Raising - organizes programs and activities that raise money
for our Congregation
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Holiday
Holiday - plans programs to enrich the observance of Jewish holidays
for the congregational family.
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House
House - responsible for the repair and upkeep of our physical
plant.
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Kitchen
Kitchen - supervises the use of the synagogue kitchen and adherence
to laws of Kashrut.
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Library
Library - builds and maintains our collection, as well as encourage
use of the library.
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Long Range Planning/Building
Long Range Planning
- makes ongoing recommendations regarding the future needs of
our congregational family. The top 7 priorities recently identified
by the long range planning committee and the board of directors
are: dues, fundraising, lay leadership development, membership
retention and member recruitment, post B'nai Mitzvah education
and programs, professional leadership and young couples programming.
Contact Sheila AB Solomon for more information.
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Ma'asim Tovim
Ma'asim Tovim - a group of dedicated volunteers who are available
to the congregation and their immediate family members in their
time of need (preparing meals, offering rides, friendly visits,
telephone re-assurance, and other support, as the need arises).
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Membership
Membership - encourages the affiliation of prospective members
and the participation of new
members.
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Publicity
Publicity - prepares press releases, advertisements, and disseminates
information about our Congregation.
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Ritual
Ritual - organizes Shabbat services, holiday services, and works
with the Rabbi to make ritual decisions.
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Social
Social - plans programs designed to bring our congregational
family together for enjoyable social functions.
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Social Action
Social Action - coordinates programs and projects
that help others in our community and beyond such as collecting
items for Honduran
and Colombian Relief, participating in a Tampa Habitat Build
project and visiting Jewish seniors in nursing homes.
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Technology
Technology - addresses the important technology needs of our
synagogue, providing advice regarding computers, maintaining
the home page, e-mail, and computerized communication.
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Youth
Youth - works with the Youth Director to supervise
and develop youth programming.
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