Congregation B’nai Midbar’s
Committees – Teams - Volunteers
Financial donations are always welcomed and needed but they are not the only way for us to fulfill our moral obligation of Tzedakah.
Your skills, knowledge and abilities are also a precious gift to CBM. We need your physical involvement to grow strong, to support our Jewish community and to sustain us for the future. “Hineni – Here I Am” in mind, body and soul is a commitment not only to G-D but also to your congregation. Please consider donating your skills and time to one of the following Teams or Committees.
LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Esta Goldstein, Coordinator
Our mission is to develop and present programs primarily to enrich the lives of our congregants and secondarily to engage the larger community in concert with Rabbi Price. To bring to CBM topics that are important to us as Jews and citizens of the world. Lectures, Museums, Literature, Music, Art, Field Trips
For more information about this Team, please contact
Esta - jsda38@icloud.com
CHESED CARING TEAM
Temporary Coordinator – we are looking for a Coordinator
Our mission: Psalm 89 tells us “olam chesed yibaneh”. Chesed is the Hebrew word for “kindness” or “compassion” and is a central Jewish value. The Chesed Caring Team is designed to support and comfort to our members and their families in times of need: in times of hardship, ill health and any other issue in which a helping hand could make a difference.
For more information about this Team, please contact
Bonnie Lasky bglasky@att.net
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Our mission: The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing an overall consistent communications and marketing strategy to engage members and non-members, internal and external network. Implement plan across all avenues of outreach. It provides recommendations to the Board of Directors on communications policies. including CBM awareness in SaddleBrooke Ranch, SaddleBrooke, Oro Valley Catalina, Marana, Northwest Tucson in general. This committee works with other committees to produce effective communication materials and press releases about CBM to local media. To monitor and direct information in the Jewish Links E-Newsletter and Congregation B’nai Midbar Website.
For more information about this Team, please contact
Melanie Einbund, Chair- meinbund@sbcglobal.net
DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE VACANT, Chair
Our mission: Develop a variety of sources and strategies to not only sustain Congregation B’nai Midbar as the home of the Jewish Community in Northwest Tucson but to enable CBM to grow and flourish into the future.
For more information about this Team, please contact
Esta Goldstein jsda38@icloud.com
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Joy Erickson, Chair
Our mission: The Membership Committee develops and engage CBM’s membership to sustain a vibrant, growing community into the future. More specifically, the committee recommends annual membership goals to the Board of Directors and develops and implements a plan to achieve those membership goals. Additionally, the Membership Team will work closely with the Communications Committee on publicity and communications, outreach, recruitment, welcoming new members, and facilitating retention.
For more information about this committee, please contact Joy Erickson - joyerickson4@gmail.com
WORKSHIP COMMITTEE
Price - Chair, Jerry Lankin - Co-chair, Jeff Syden - Logistics Team Leader
Our mission: The charge of the Worship Team is to work closely with the Rabbi to formulate strategies and plans for B’nai Midbar worship services, festival celebrations and holiday observances and religious classes. This includes maintaining traditions, administering activities, and coordinating logistics for all services and religious events.
As Needed
GOVERNANCE and NOMINATING COMMITTEE
VACANT, Chair
For more information about this Team, please contact
Our mission: The Governance and Nominating Committee reviews the governance structure of CBM and the organization’s Bylaws; it recommends revisions to the Board of Directors as needed. The Committee also ensures the appointment of qualified directors and officers to assist CBM to achieve its mission and goals. The Nominating Committee consists of two board members and three congregants.
SECURITY TEAM
For more information about this committee, please contact Jerry Lankin, Coordinator
Our mission: The Security Coordinator endeavors to plan for security in conjunction with Santa Catalina Catholic Adm Office when CBM is having services or events on their campus, and to recommend relevant security training for offices and members of the Congregation.
Other Volunteer Opportunities :
For additional information please contact Joy Erickson, VP of Strategic Planning - joyerickson4@gmail.com
Who can sponsor an Oneg?
YOU! We invite anyone who wants to acknowledge something special in their lives – a new child in the family, a birthday, an anniversary, any wonderful event in your life or just because you can be an Oneg sponsor. It also really nice to share this Mitzvah with another person – it doubles the enjoyment and halves the work!
Why sponsor an Oneg?
It is a great way to contribute back to the community and to support the work of our amazing Oneg committee. You will have the privilege of lighting the Shabbat candles in recognition of your celebration.
What does sponsor an Oneg entail?
Great question. We ask that you bring refreshments for approximately 50 to 60 people for services Friday evening no later than 6:15 PM. Congregation B’nai Midbar will supply all the paper goods (plates, utensils, cups, Shabbat candles, tablecloths etc.). The congregation will also supply homemade challah made fresh that morning, wine and juice for the! Please note: to defer some on the Congregation’s costs we ask for a donation of $100 (which can be shared with your co-sponsors).
If you have any questions before filing out this form, feel free to contact the Oneg coordinator at judi95476@gmail.com