Get Involved
At Temple Beth Sholom we have a number of ways to get involved and to make an impact within our temple programs and within the community at large. Check out the different committees below that welcome your participation! Ours are listed in alphabetical order.


VOLUNTEER
The mission of the Social Justice Network (SJN) is to repair the world (tikkun olam) by motivating and educating our congregation to serve and advocate.

SISTERHOOD
When women get together, magic happens.

Brotherhood
Our Temple Brotherhood was founded to unite the men of the congregation. Our mission is to create a sense of community among the members of the brotherhood, their families, and the congregation.

Panim el Panim
When was the last time you had a truly meaningful conversation? Panim el Panim is an opportunity to deeply connect in a small group with meaningful conversations.
Committees
Co-chairs: Joshua Laurence | Joseph Pardo
The Budget Committee assists in preparing the annual budget for each department within the temple and reviews the actual results compared to what was budgeted.
Chair: Tamas Doffek
The Building and Grounds Committee coordinates with senior staff to oversee the utilization and condition of the Temple’s physical plant, as well as related repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements.
Chair: Michael Pardo
The youth education committee oversees all aspects of our children’s Jewish education beginning with the Infant Care Level and continuing through the Foundation School Level, the School of Living Judaism, our b’nei mitzvah program, confirmation, and youth programming for children through 18 years old.
Education Chair: Julie Basner and Rachel Samek|
Youth Education Subcommittees
- Innovative School Infant/Toddler and Foundation Levels: This subcommittee provides good governance oversight, topic oriented discussion and guidance for the Infant/Toddler and Foundation Levels.
- Innovative School Elementary Level: This subcommittee reviews the policies and procedures for the Elementary Level and helps to determine the best practices to integrate our students and their families into the communal fabric of Temple Beth Sholom.
- Parent-Child, Camp, After-School: This subcommittee provides guidance and governance to ensure the highest quality programming is in place for camp, enrichment and extracurricular classes.
- School for Living Judaism (SLJ): This subcommittee focuses on programming and reviewing the policies and procedures that best serve the educational programs for children beginning in Kindergarten, including the B’nei Mitzvah preparation through our Confirmation curriculum.
Co-Chairs: Kim Feinberg and Ashley Weissman
- Youth Committee: This subcommittee advises on the best possible youth experiences through the review of the JTravel program as well as the URJ’s youth programming opportunities. Opportunities such as mini BESHTY, BESHTY, and various travel adventures are available to enrich our children’s educational experience.
B-Mitzvah Co-chairs: Lauren Cantor and Tiffany Hurwitz
Chair: Myra Spindel
The Israel Committee strengthens the personal connection between our members and the People, Land and State of Israel through education, advocacy and travel experiences. To learn more about Israel visit our Israel section on this site.
Co-Chairs: Jonathan Sepsenwol and Margie Baron
The Kavanah council envisions ways to enhance the opportunities for Jewish spiritual growth and engagement at TBS through a variety of pathways – such as prayer, meditation and yoga, music-based inspiration, Shabbat experiences, Torah study, and life-cycle events – as well as engagement with the outside world, cultivated through activities ranging from social justice to appreciation and experiences with nature and art.
Chair: Marte Singerman
Co-chairs: Michael Berman | Debbie Hirschl
The Nominating Committee interviews and selects temple members for vacant positions on the Board of Trustees and presents this slate to be voted on by the congregation at our annual meeting.
Chair: Vanessa Ressler
Chair: Tamas Doffek | Heidi Cooper
The Personnel Committee reviews all contracts of senior staff and clergy and makes recommendations as to renewal terms and conditions for board consideration and approval. In addition, we are tasked with implementing an annual evaluation process of senior staff and clergy.
Co-Chairs: Michael Levinson | Judith Green
Chair: Etan Mark
The Security Committee advises and supervises in all matters relating to the security of the synagogue building and its membership.
C0-Chairs: Larry Hurwitz | Eric Broad
Sisterhood is the women’s auxiliary arm of Temple Beth Sholom fosters social, service, and spiritual connections for all women congregants across the generations. For information about upcoming events, click here.
Co-Presidents: Mihaela Gutman | Kim Haber |
The SJN’s mission is to repair the world (tikkun olam) by motivating and educating our congregation to serve and advocate. To learn more about this group click here.
Co-Chairs : Rachel Unger | Andrea Wagner
Social Justice Network Subcommittees: View chairs here
- Blessings in a Backpack
- Children’s Home Society
- Keeping it Clean!
- Mazon Feeding Program
- Mitzvah Day Co-Chairs
- PACT Reps
- Ronald McDonald House
- Take Stock in Children
The Tribe’s mission is to cultivate a supportive, stimulating and inclusive environment for South Florida’s diverse young Jewish people, empowering them with the skills to become leaders and take positive action in support of our community and beyond.
Director: Laurin Friedland | [email protected]
Co-chairs: Glenn Dryfoos | Leslie Tobin