Congregation Beth Torah’s Vision includes the statement “We are committed to maintaining and building VOLUNTEERISM as the lifeblood of our congregation.” You can become a part of this vibrant organization and begin your journey to achieving your own covenant by joining any of the committees listed below.

Provides a wide range of educational programs that meet the spiritual and everyday interests of our congregation. The programs usually take place 11:00 a.m. - Noon, on Sundays, while Religious School is in session. (Chair - Amy Shaw (913) 681-9776  gshawmd@kc.rr.com)

Prepares a budget of the annual income and expenses of the congregation. This committee assists in financial planning for the congregation. (Chair - Gregg Herman (913) 671-8871 greggaherman@gmail.com)

Help plan this annual golf tournament to be held Monday, June 18, 2012. Work with staff to collect prizes and sponsors and coordinate all the details of this annual summer day of fun. (Co-Chairs:  Michelle Cole (913) 685-4407 glazemarketing@yahoo.com and Bob Wylan (913) 469-4151 bwylan@kc.rr.com)

Join our Shalom Squad and help create a sacred community on Friday evenings by welcoming congregants and visitors and by extending Beth Torah hospitality. Can’t be here on Friday evenings? Help bake sweet treats for Erev Shabbat.  Help welcome Shabbat with food! (Chairs: Betsy Wanger (913) 685-1045 bdubinks@gmail.com)

Prepares “Shabbat Bags” and organizes delivery to new members. Also helps recruit and mentors new members. (Chair: Ellen Sommi (913) 341-2725 kcbadger@kc.rr.com)

The committee informs the congregation of social justice issues of concern to the Reform Jewish community and facilitates congregants’ participation in social action and community volunteerism. Ongoing projects include: SAVEhome Sunday night dinners, Mitzvah Day, Pleasant Green Community Care Project, Chanukah & Passover Basket projects, January meals at reStart, Mitzvah Tree Projects, and a Spring Tikkun Olam project.  Contact Farrah Udell in the Beth Torah office for more information at (913) 498-2212 or by email at: fudell@beth-torah.org.

This is a combined committee which is responsible for the policy and programming for the youth of Beth Torah including, TYG, JYG, 5th and 6th grade youth groups, and college programming.  This committee also develops ways to meet the educational needs of our Weiner Religious School, creates a supportive environment for religious growth through joint learning for parents and children, and supports the Religious School administrator and faculty. (Chairs: Christa Balanoff (913) 825-4495 christa@everstkc.net and Debbie Chase (913) 897-2744 dchasekc@yahoo.com)