Chairs: Ken Markwell
 

The Ritual and Religious committee oversees the implementation of the forms of worship desired by the Congregation. We arrange the details concerning all aspects of religious services in cooperation with the senior rabbi. The committee is responsible for all religious articles necessary for worship and celebrations. We administer the Prayer Book Fund and the Ritual and Religious Fund.

In short, we make sure that all worship-related materials and items are available and that our religious observances continue to grow and meet the needs of our congregation.

As with all of the Etz Chaim committees, membership is open and voluntary. So why do we participate in this particular committee? Are we the most knowledgeable, most observant, or those brought up in the most orthodox families? No. There is a wide variety in backgrounds and in participation in other aspects of congregational life. Current members of the committee tell us that they join for many reasons, including a desire to:

• Learn to understand Reform Judaism liturgy.
• Explore ways to contribute to the congregation.
• Bring varied people together to make worship decisions, contributing different experiences, insights and knowledge.
• Have input into the worship experience.

So, if you have a desire to learn about and contribute to the religious experience, please try out our monthly meetings. There are no prerequisites!!

Most meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month.