Synagogue Volunteer Committees in Plainview, NY

Synagogue Volunteer Committees

Joining one of our synagogue volunteer committees is a rewarding way to get involved with the Manetto Hill Jewish Center. We need your unique talents, professional skills, and time to make MHJC the best Jewish community it can be!

While some of our community task forces are not listed below, you can discover more ways to volunteer at our Plainview temple by emailing our Communications Secretary, Mitch Cross. If you are interested in participating, click the name of the committee chairperson listed below to get started.

(Note: Our lay leadership are dedicated synagogue volunteers juggling work and family commitments—thank you for your patience if a response takes a few days!)

Explore Our Synagogue Committees

Hebrew School & Jewish Education Committee

• • Committee Representative: Brian Sudran
  • What We Do: Our Jewish Education Committee works directly with the education director under the halachic guidance of the Rabbi. We review curriculum, determine administrative rules for our Hebrew School, and formulate educational policies subject to Executive Board approval. To read more about our youth programs, visit our MHJC Religious School page.

Synagogue Fundraising & Development Committee

• • Committee Representative: Barry Katz
  • What We Do: The fundraising committee oversees all financial development projects and community endeavors. We are in charge of raising money through engaging temple events, charity initiatives, and community projects to support our egalitarian congregation.

Temple House & Facilities Maintenance Committee

• • Committee Representative: Brian Sudran
  • What We Do: The House Committee supervises the physical maintenance of our synagogue properties and temple equipment. We formulate guidelines for building use, coordinate facility rentals, and report necessary property repairs directly to the Board of Directors to keep our Plainview building running efficiently.

Israel, Jewish & Local Community Affairs Committee

• • Committee Representative: Barry Katz
  • What We Do: This committee develops and maintains active liaisons with local Israeli and Jewish organizations. We advocate for Jewish issues on both a local and global level while creating cultural and educational programming for our Long Island congregation.

Synagogue Membership Retention & Recruitment Committee 

• • Committee Representative: Amanda Hordos
  • What We Do: The Membership Committee leads the recruitment of new families and the retention of existing synagogue members. We develop programs to welcome new families to the Plainview area, support membership incentives, and present prospective new members to the Board of Directors.

Ritual & Religious Services Committee 

• • Committee Representative: Bryce Levine
  • What We Do: Operating under the authority of the Rabbi as the mara d’atra, this committee is in charge of all religious services at MHJC. We manage all aspects of our egalitarian services during the High Holidays, festivals, and weekly Shabbat services, including the formulation of religious practices and appointing gabbaim.

Join a Synagogue Committee Today

Ready to give back to your local Jewish community? Contact the Manetto Hill Jewish Center Main Office at (516) 935-5454 to learn about upcoming committee meeting dates or to find a volunteer role that fits your schedule.

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