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COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

• Audio / Visual:
  The Audio-Visual Committee is responsible for the public address system in the sanctuary; the public address system in the Davis Chapel; the audio-visual carts and equipment used by the Temple and the Religious School; arranging sound systems for special events such as auctions and theatrical productions.
  
• Arts & Acquisitions/Interiors:
  The Arts & Acquisitions/Interiors Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Sinai Temple Board of Trustees pertaining to the acquisition and/or commission of gifts, art and furnishings; the acquisition and placement of all objects of art and furnishings for the temple; reporting major art and furnishing acquisitions to the Sinai Temple Board of Trustees; the operational management of the Sinai Temple Museum Collection and the exhibits in all the museum cases throughout the Temple.
  
• Buildings and Grounds:
  The Building and Grounds committee has general oversight for the temple building and grounds including all mechanical equipment and structural components of the building, parking lot, and the lawns, gardens and flower beds. Members of the committee work with the Temple Administrator to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the HVAC system, lights, fire and security alarms, electronic door system and general building maintenance.
  
• Condolence:
  Following the passing of a community member or the loved one of a community member, the Condolence Committee works together to organize, set up, and clean up the meal of condolence and shiva gatherings. While the committee is generally called on a handful of times during the year, it is an invaluable service. Volunteering as a member of the Condolence Committee is a meaningful way to give back at a time when support and community are needed most.
  
• Data:
  The data committee provides the software and backup to track the myriad details of demographic and financial information related to Sinai membership. Because Al Avner wrote (and continues to tweak) the code, everything is personalized to Minhag Sinai.
  
• Finance:
  The Finance Committee advises the Board on financial issues. It acts as the Temple's budget committee and drafts the Temple's annual budget for Board and Congregational approval. This committee may make recommendations to the Board on any finance issue, including financial policies, banking, investments and accounting procedures.
  
• Fund Raising:
  The Fundraising Committee is dedicated to putting the "FUN" into Fundraising. We host events to help raise critical funds for the Temple; and, these events are often social in nature and bring together the Temple family for fun and entertainment. Members of the Fundraising Committee enjoy organizing and planning these events, and have formed lasting friendships by working together to help benefit the Temple.
  
• Gift Shop:
  Sinai Temple Gift Shop has the most extensive collection of Judaica for sale in East Central Illinois. We are open during Religious School, on Thursdays from 10-1, and by appointment. We also have an on line store. All profits from the gift shop go to support the Sinai Temple Religious School.
  
• Internet:
  The Internet Committee is responsible for:establishing and maintaining the Sinai Temple website; establishing and maintaining the Sinai Temple Religious School website; arranging for Internet access for Sinai Temples computer network. Sinai Temple's internet address is: www.sinaitemplecu.org.
  
• Kitchen:
  The goal of the Kitchen Committee is to keep the kitchen organized and well stocked, oversee use of the appliances and inform families about kitchen procedures. The Kitchen Chairperson is in charge of buying the items needed for weekly onegs, Kiddush luncheons and special events at local discount stores, and overseeing the professional kitchen cleaning once every two weeks.
• Library:
  Our library is a comfortable space to study or relax, and explore Sinai Temple's wonderful collection of Jewish books and resources. The library committee continually updates the collection with the goal of best serving the Jewish informational needs of both children and adults in our community.
  
• Membership:
  The Membership Committee's goal is to welcome all members of the Jewish community and help them feel comfortable and find their place within the membership of Sinai Temple. The Committee was formed to promote the values of Temple membership, and create a sense of community. As new Jewish community members inquire about Sinai Temple, the Membership Committee will guide them to their interest groups in the Synagogue.
  
• Memorial Plaques:
  The Memorial Plaque Committee is responsible for maintaining the Memorial Board located just outside the sanctuary; ordering and mounting plaques on the Memorial Board.
  
• Music:
  The mission of the music committee is to develop the musical experience at Sinai Temple. By offering new, alternative and traditional musical Shabbats and holiday services we hope to enhance a spiritual experience, and more actively engage congregants in prayer and celebration.
  
• Oneg Shabbat:
  Hosting an Oneg for fellow congregants at Sinai Temple is both a Mitzvah and a joyful responsibility of membership. Now the concept of Oneg has been expanded to include the Oneg after the "Shabbat Rocks" service and the Kiddush luncheon following the Egalitarian Traditional Minyan, as well as the Oneg following the usual Friday night service.
  
• Religious Education:
  The Religious Education Committee oversees the Religious School. It advises on education issues including policies and procedures, staffing, curriculum, budget issues, etc. The committee supports the Religious Educator in all areas related to the administration, programming, and fundraising activities of the school.
  
• Shabbat Rocks:
  Once a month, families with school-aged children share dinner together before a kid-friendly Shabbat Service. The service contains live music, a story for kids, and a chance for kids to experience a Shabbat Service geared towards their pace. Afterwards, families can enjoy a Kiddush and Oneg Shabbat.
• Shabbat Singers:
  Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a way to share your joy of music with others? If so, Shabbat Singers wants you! Under the direction of Allison Fromm, the Shabbat Singers encourages and supports congregational singing and provides a path for people to find their way to Jewish spirituality through music and fellowship. We welcome adult singers of all backgrounds and experience levels to join us and participate in Shabbat and holiday services, as well as at Jewish community events.
  
• Social Events:
  The goal of the Social Events Committee is to strengthen the sense of community in the Temple by providing holiday dinners , summer parties, cooking, dancing and other events of interest to congregants. Small admission fees are charged to cover the cost of each event as nearly as possible since this committee is self-sufficient. Different Temple members or committees are asked and encouraged to assume leadership of various events in order to disperse the workload.
  
• Youth Parent Advisory:
  The Parent Committee was formed in order to develop a Constitution for the Champaign-Urbana Temple Youth (CUTY) in the Fall of 2009. Once this was accomplished our role has been to oversee CUTY and be available for consultation with the Education Director and the CUTY Advisor. When needed, we also act as liaison between CUTY and the Temple Board.