Committees of Beth Yeshurun

Our committees are the main vehicle for making our Congregation a home, a family and a warmth to our traditions. For without these committees, our mission and passion for Judaism would be without fuel. Whether you are a new member, or have been with us for years, we encourage you to develop your Jewish community through involvement in one of our committees. It is a way to reach out to others, it is a way to develop a Jewish support system, it is also a wonderful way to get to know what your fellow congregants and most importantly, it is a way to give meaning and support to what is most important to you about Beth Yeshurun.

100 Jewish Men Committee

100 Jewish Men is a group of men dedicated to improving themselves and each other as men, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends and Jews. Through controversial, thought-provoking speakers and small group discussions, we will explore what usually remains unspoken in men’s lives at work and at home.

Adult Education Committee

The Adult Education Committee will work with our rabbis to create a full slate of diverse education opportunities for our members and the community. The committee members will contribute speaker and teacher ideas and assist in marketing our education opportunities to the Beth Yeshurun and larger community.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee shall oversee annual audits of the financial statements of the Congregation. The Committee may have the aid of a third-party Certified Public Accountant, approved by the Board of Trustees, whose fee shall be paid by the Congregation, and shall report thereon to the Board of Trustees. The annual audit shall be completed by a date determined by the Executive Committee. The Audit Committee may also oversee any special audits as required.

B'nai Mitzvah Committee

The B’nai Mitzvah Committee assigns dates for future Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Eligibility is determined by the child’s date of birth. Specific dates are usually assigned when the child is 10 or 11 years old and in the Fifth Grade of elementary school.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee shall meet when necessary to examine all books, vouchers, and accounts of the Congregation. Such Committee shall also prepare a proposed budget for presentation to the Board of Trustees at its April meeting, showing the estimated annual expenses of the Congregation and the anticipated income from dues, assessments, and other sources necessary to meet such budget.

Building Committee

The Building Committee shall establish rules for the use and operation of the Synagogue facilities and rooms within the Synagogue, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Building Committee shall work with the Executive Director to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the building and physical properties of the Congregation, to keep same in good order and repair. The Building Committee shall also coordinate with the Sisterhood regarding the use and needs of the kitchen and food services. The Building Committee may include a Building Arts/Museum subcommittee to review and approve all gifts of art to the Congregation and art acquisitions by the Congregation as well as the method and location of displaying such works of art.

CBY Socials Committee

CBY Socials is a baby-boomer program for couples and singles. Help plan social activities like dining out (Kosher –style options available), attending cultural events, holiday celebrations, and educational programs. 

Chapel Committee

The J.B. Greenfield Chapel provides a warm and welcoming community for daily, Shabbat and festival prayers. Services in the Chapel are traditional with mixed seating. The Chapel offers a minyan led by our members every morning and evening, 365 days a year.

Chesed Committee

The Chesed Committee will create opportunities to reach out to our more isolated senior Beth Yeshurun members by periodically phoning to check on their welfare, helping fulfill their spiritual needs with mahzorim deliveries during the High Holidays, navigating online services, and directing them to Jewish community social services that are available if necessary. 

COFI Committee

COFI (Congregants of First Impressions) is a volunteers led committee with  the vision of cultivating an impactful program that meets a need for both Beth Yeshurun and volunteers. Volunteers donate their time to warmly welcome visitors and other congregants as the first point of contact with important synagogue information, Shabbat service times and locations, and Sunday’s Jewish Learning Project.

Development Committee

The Development Committee advances successful annual fundraising efforts by working with the Director of Development to create strong personal connections with congregants.  The committee familiarizes board members with major events, projects and fundraising appeals as well as serves as the board’s central source of information about the fundraising climate in general and the status of the synagogue’s fundraising activities. 

Education Committee

The Education Committee shall formulate policies, procedures, and guidelines and prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the William S. Malev Schools. The Educational Director and a Rabbi shall serve as ex officio members of the Education Committee. 

Inclusion Committee

The Inclusion Committee at Congregation Beth Yeshurun seeks to promote opportunities for participation of Jewish people with physical, mental, or psychological impairments including their families in all aspects of Synagogue life.

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee is responsible for supervising the management of the Congregation's monies set aside for investment according to an investment policy statement as reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Gathering Place Committee

The Gathering Place Committee coordinates monthly events at Beth Yeshurun for adults with dementia or memory issues. The committee members work with Care Partners of Texas to invite qualified adults and their care takers; plan meals; and organize activities and entertainment with the assistance of the Program Director.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall promulgate rules and procedures to carry out the review, establishment, and evaluation of membership assessments, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The structure of Congregational assessments and financial obligations may be revised by the Committee, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Membership Committee shall also be responsible for the retention of existing members and solicitation of new members. It may include subcommittees to provide programs for and communicate with non-affiliated Jewish families in the community to encourage them to become members of the Congregation. The Membership Director shall serve as an ex officio member of the Membership Committee.

Museum Minyan

The Museum Minyan is a lay-led community at Congregation Beth Yeshurun founded in 1998 as a small traditional egalitarian minyan. They are a welcoming community that includes all ages from newborns to ninety.

Ritual Committee

The Ritual Committee shall include representatives of all services, including the Chapel Minyan and the Museum Minyan and shall cooperate with the Rabbis in formulating policies to be observed in the conduct of all religious services. This Committee shall have the authority to recommend changes in the customary ritual or to recommend that certain proposed changes not be established. The Ritual Committee shall, in cooperation with the Rabbis, arrange for services which are in conformance with the religious principles of the Congregation. The Ritual Committee may appoint or recognize sub-committees as necessary to coordinate and schedule the required functions and activities for the High Holy Days and other religious functions.

Security Committee

The Security Committee shall be answerable to the Board of Trustees and shall be responsible for overseeing the security of the physical premises of the Congregation as well as the safety of the congregants, employees, and visitors. The Security Committee shall also review and make recommendations regarding technological security advancements.

Social Action Committee

The Social Action Committee is responsible for acting as liaison between the members of the Congregation, the Congregation as a whole, and the community in general on charitable matters of mutual interest. The Committee shall develop and maintain a plan to provide kindness and support for congregants at times of need including comfort for the living and visiting the sick.

Technology Committee

Committee description coming soon.

YES Group Committee

The YES (Youthful Energetic Seniors) Group Committee will work with the Program Director to plan regular, engaging events with seniors. The committee will contribute programming ideas and will assist in marketing events to the Beth Yeshurun and larger community, including our local senior living centers.

Young Professionals Committee

The Young Professionals Committee will help to strategize engagement with adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Working with a Rabbi and the Program Director, the members of the committee will contribute programming ideas and will assist in marketing events to the Beth Yeshurun and larger community.

Young Families Committee

The Young Families Committee will help to strategize engagement with families with children in Preschool and Elementary School. Working with a Rabbi and the Program Director, the members of the committee will contribute programming ideas and will assist in marketing events to the Beth Yeshurun and larger community.