COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
I ask not for a lighter burden, but broader shoulders.
—Jewish Proverb
Anyone interested in joining a committee is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Committee Chair for more information.
—Jewish Proverb
Anyone interested in joining a committee is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Committee Chair for more information.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Rabbi Steve, Chair
Neal Ross Attinson, Co-chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Neal at [email protected]
Our mission
The charge of the Worship Committee is to work closely with the Rabbi to formulate strategies and plans for Shir Shalom worship services, festival celebrations and holiday observances. This includes maintaining traditions, administering activities, and coordinating logistics for all services and religious events.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Sharon Malakoff, Chair
Gayle Stanford, Co-chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Sharon at [email protected]
Our mission
The Membership Committee develops and engage CSS’s membership to sustain a vibrant, solvent and multi-generational CSS 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 Committee focal points are: publicity and communications, outreach, recruitment, welcoming new members, and facilitating retention.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amy Rassen, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Amy at [email protected]
Our mission
The Finance Committee oversees the organization's financial management, including staff or volunteers assigned to finance and accounting functions. The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for action to ensure sound financial practices and to protect the short-term and long-term financial solvency of the organization. Responsibilities include reviewing annual operating and capital budgets and setting CSS’s investment goals and policies.
DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
E. Michéle Samson, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Michéle at [email protected]
Our mission
Develop a variety of sources and strategies to not only sustain CSS as the home of the Jewish Community in Sonoma Valley but to enable CSS to grow and flourish into the future.
GOVERNANCE and NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Lew Perlson, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Lew at [email protected]
Our mission
The Governance and Nominating Committee reviews the governance structure of CSS 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 CSS to achieve its mission and goals. The Nominating Committee consists of two board members and three congregants.
SECURITY COMMITTEE
Mark Hummel, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Mark at [email protected]
Our mission
The Security Committee endeavors to plan for security improvements to facilities used by CSS at the West Spain Street campus, and to recommend relevant security training for officers and members of the Congregation.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Ken Gertz, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Ken at [email protected]
Our mission
The Communications committee is responsible for developing an overall communications and marketing strategy to engage members and non-members. It provides recommendations to the Board of Directors on communications policies. The committee’s charge is also to implement methods for CSS to communicate with its members and other interested parties, including CSS awareness in the greater Bay Area Jewish community. This committee works with other committees to produce effective communication materials and press releases about CSS to local media.
CHESED-CARING COMMITTEE
Alexandra Allen, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Alexandra at [email protected]
Our mission
The Chesed Committee is designed to provide assistance, support and comfort to our members and their families in times of need, especially in times of hardship, ill health and any other issue in which a helping hand could make a difference. The committee also develops outreach programs for CSS and engages the broader community on pressing social issues.
ADULT LIFE LONG LEARNING COMMITTEE
Judy Miller, Chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Judy at [email protected]
Our mission
To develop and present programs primarily to enrich the lives of our congregants and secondarily to engage the larger community of Sonoma Valley. To bring to CSS topics that are important to us as Jews and citizens of the world.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Bev Perlson, Co-chair
Lew Perlson, Co-chair
For more information about this committee, please contact Bev at [email protected]
The Social Action Committee is anchored in the values of Judaism. It shall undertake and promote opportunities founded upon the principles of Gemilut Hasadim (good deeds) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). We promote social justice and encourage action and advocacy. We are non-partisan and mindful that Congregation Shir Shalom welcomes a diverse membership.
SISTERHOOD
Sue Gertz, Chair
For more information about Sisterhood, please contact Sue at [email protected]
Our mission
The Sisterhood brings together women in a spirit of camaraderie to serve CSS and support our community—and each other. The goal is to enrich our lives through social events, education, spiritual programs, and fundraising. Members pay annual dues to participate.
MEN'S CLUB
John Randazzo, Chair
For more information about Men's Club please contact John at [email protected]
Our mission
The Men’s Club is charged to implement social and educational activities that encourage growth, challenge minds, build friendships and provide service to CSS and the Sonoma community. The goal is to create opportunities for real dialogue and self-expression leading to cohesive, trusting and lasting friendships that develop a genuine and meaningful attachment to the Shir Shalom community. Members pay annual dues to participate.
