Committees
| Committee | Chair(s) | Contact Info | Description |
| By-Laws | Justin Rider | jrider @riderweiner.com |
The By-laws Committee undertakes review and analysis of by-laws as requested by the Temple Beth Jacob Board. Recommends revisions and updates. |
| Cemetery | Ken Packer | packer18 @earthlink.net |
The Cemetery Committee has the responsibility for the care and upkeep of our three cemetery locations: Big Rock, Cedar Hill, and Snake Hill. Big Rock Cemetery is now over 160 years old. They meet with congregants and prospective members to provide pre-planning burial assistance, coordinate arrangements at time of death with the family, funeral home, cemetery staff, and clergy. The Committee is responsible for the proper maintenance of the Cemetery Fund and its appropriate use of funds so it will provide Perpetual Care and a sacred resting space for our loved ones for many years to come. The Cemetery Committee meets quarterly to review income and expenses and plan needed maintenance and activities. They work with other committees and the Rabbi on life-cycle rituals and work closely with veterans to honor those who have served our country. |
| Kol Yisrael | Justin Rider | jrider @riderweiner.com |
The Kol committee is comprised of three Temple Beth Jacob members who sit on the Kol Yisrael Board of Directors. The Kol Board, and therefore the Committee, always includes the President of Temple Beth Jacob. The Committee keeps the Temple apprised of Kol Yisrael activities and operations. |
| Oneg | Mona Rieger | mrieger53 @aol.com |
The Oneg Committee plans, sets up, and cleans up all onegs, working with families and other organizations that co-sponsor food preparation. |
| Programming | Mona Rieger | mrieger53 @aol.com |
The Programming Committee creates programs and events that engage members in communal, social, and educational activities. |
| Re-Engagement | Sherrill Lazarus | smlazarus @yahoo.com |
The Re-engagement Committee seeks to make our Temple one that you’d never want to leave, to attract and retain member Partners. |
| Religious School | Debra Metzner | debbiemetzner @gmail.com |
The Religious School Committee works with the Rabbi, Religious School Principal, and staff to plan age appropriate religious learning activities for Sunday and Hebrew School students. |
| Ritual | Lynne Arnold | larnold @ix.nectcom.com |
The Ritual Committee reviews temple partner participation, discusses ritual functioning and celebration of Jewish holidays with planned ritual events that provide opportunities to learn and practice Judaism and Jewish life. |
| Gift Card | Estelle Brown | estellebrown229 @yahoo.com |
The Gift Card Committee raises critical funds for TBJ through the in-person and online sale of gift cards. |
| Sisterhood | Sue Notar | senotar @gmail.com |
TBJ Sisterhood supports the Temple community by providing social, educational and community social action programs. |
Committees are an important way that Temple Partners participate in Temple functioning. If you have questions about a committee’s work or want to reach out to a Committee Chair, please contact them by e-mail.
Temple Beth Jacob
290 North Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
P: (845) 562-5516
F: (845) 202-4174